Great fun was had last night at the Toastmasters Humorous Speech Competition, based at the West Herts Speakers Club in Saint Albans.
The format was 4 contestants (Michael, Karen, Emma and Anthony) going head to head with their humorous speeches.
The first speech was an insight into Michael's internet and speed dating experiences. He's clearly had some fun over the years and ended up with some great relationships, and children!
Speech number two, from Karen, was my personal favourite. She weaved a very lighthearted and entertaining argument for us ladies having a few extra pounds of weight - they're called love handles for a reason! I especially loved the way that she took quotes from different authors and wove them into her persuasive argument - very clever and highly interesting.
Emma's speech was more surreal with the invention of a little man that sits in the chair next to you telling you of the woe to become you at every step. She recalled a story of how she ended up in hospital having tore a contact lens leaving part in her eye. All the time she waited in the waiting room this imaginery man ,with a squeaky voice and twisted face, played in her mind all of the gory consequences that might occur. It was a very descriptive and quirky speech with fantastic visual imagery.
The final speech, given by Anthony, told of his experiences in and sights of London. It was particularly amusing when he put a pair of denim shorts over his trousers and regailed his vision of the London youth with their low-hung trousers. He even had the teenage walk down to a fine art as he swaggered around the room! Hilarious.
Anthony won the competition (big congratulations) and Emma was runner up. Both of these winners now go forwards to the Toastmasters Area competition being held on Sunday, 4th October (Quality Hotel, St Albans).
It was such a sociable evening and great fun.
Gwendoline.
West Herts Speakers Club,
Area 20,
Toastmasters international.
www.west-herts-speakers.org.uk
www.toastmasters.org
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