Hey kids. I don't know what you're doing on Saturday--nor, particularly, does it matter--but:
We're stuffing Melissa's rounds at State.
R.S.V.P to me, preferably before Friday so I can arrange transportation. State is at Oak Lawn, and I have no idea where that is, so transportation is vascillating between Option A (carpool) and Option B (motorcade). The latter is more impressive by a few cars.
What To Expect (Q&A)
Q: What do you mean, "stuffing the round"? Should I bring fluff?
A: No, that's silly. "Stuffing the round" means filling a speech round (in this case, an impromptu round) with a bevy of people who favor a specific speaker (Melissa). The bevy is supportive and reacts well to the favored speaker. In theory a stuffed round would stonewall a non-Melissa speaker, but that will get her kicked out or marked down. You'll also get to see an SOS round (maybe), and definitely Back to You in OC. Food will be provided.
Q: I have IMEA/Marlins/Am stupid and think I have a conflict.
A: No, you don't. Melissa got to state and that is more important than anything. And if you're not a public speaker, you probably don't know: an audience can make or break a round. And State audiences suck. Not going is like refusing to give an Olympic athlete a cup of Gatorade after the sixth lap of a relay. And tying his legs together.
Q: Impromtu sounds really boring!
A: Impromptu is actually fascinating. It's extemp that's boring.
Q: don't you guys leave at 5:30 or something? I need my sleep.
A: Usually there is a coffee run at 5:45, but you are not required to buy coffee, so no.
Do something nice! Support Melissa at State! Get to see Back to You!
(And I am not joking about the R.S.V.P)
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