Worst Public Speaking I've Ever Witnessed

Like April had posted before, when I think of public speaking, the most familiar and perhaps one of the worst examples that comes to mind is the Representative from South Carolina during the Miss Teen USA competition in 2007. When called upon to answer a question regarding Americans not being able to locate the United States on a map, she became flustered and began to make up an answer that clearly made her look foolish and embarrassed her. Her answer had nothing to do with the question she was asked. In my public speaking class in high school, we learned that an essential part of being a good and successful public speaker is simply being prepared. Being orderly and prepared shows people that you have confidence, and that self-confidence can contribute towards success as a public speaker. Whether you’re trying to win over someone’s vote in a Presidential election or a beauty pageant, being prepared and orderly are indispensable traits when speaking publicly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww