Ok, So I just got done toughing out a speaking competition at my school. I say "toughing out" only because it was hard not to bust a gut laughing at some of the entrants. One duo sang brave by J-Lo. That's class right there. Did I mention they used their phone and barely sang louder than the speakers? Yea...and they got 4th place. It was hard.
But that's just funny, here's what's pissed me off. This one 2nd year worked really hard, using complex grammar and "big" words. She wasn't always accurate but she clearly pushed herself and her message was comprehensible. She came in behind the J-Lo duet. WTF?
Even better was the entrant who took 2nd place. This girl was basically incomprehensible and I have no idea what the fuck was going through the other teachers minds (considering they graded almost entirely in korean and just sort of ignored my note that it was FUCKING INCOMPREHENSIBLE). here's some examples of this piece:
"Everybody, have you heard about vank? (no motivational speaker, why don't you give us a pep talk about it!). Vanks growing process is seeds, taken roots, sprouts, in branches, in leaves, builds a nest (WTF?), and forest for hope. First seeds, Vank was started by Korean young man who sent e-mail to foreigner. (uh...why did he do that?) Misunderstanding korea a lot, then it made him encourage to adjust what they have thought wrong by creating cyber diplomatic organization. (Ok I can comprehend that even if it sounds retarded, apparently the kid randomly sent out emails and was shocked that people misunderstood his intentions). Next sprouts, i think this course is very important. passes by training 14 and is in order to discharge cyber diplomatic official. (Ok now what in the hell was that all about, fucking Word would have a field day with that paragraph, the page would look like it was on fire or bleeding or both). (...Christ!) Fourth, E-pen pal the whole nation, an error visibility and a world-wide civil education etc. various activity kind is in branches to do. (face palm). In leaves, escapes from the internet culture where the young people of Korea go rong and means that the change which grows with the world-wide citizen happens." (Bonk bonk bonk)
Alright so I don't mean to hate, english is hard for these kids, it's basically as far from their language as it's possible to get on earth. the thing isn't that the girl sucks, i mean that's not that big of a deal, the thing is she came in 2nd! of the entire school (out of 20 representatives). Now i had her marked down as last, or close to it, but because the girl is a senior she wins out of respect.
WHAT...THE...FUCK.
so this just makes me wonder, how in the world do these asian countries work if they are all run by the elderly regardless of how intelligent or educated they are? The only thing I can think is that the underlings just work their asses off to cover for them. It's mind boggling why they would though. damn, culture will make you do the most bizarre shit.
Blarg, well the school will certainly fail at the regional competition and it's little wonder.
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