Miss Teen Babbler -- But I CAN Speak!

46. If is person is in beauty pageants, the contestant usually is prepared and trained to be natural and speak intelligently in front of the camera. Most of the time they are fairly educated too, but sometimes if nerves get the best of a person she will end up looking idiotic. I had fantastic grades in college, and I took a communications class my sophomore year. My report was really good, but when I got up to speak in front of the class about my findings I went blank. I babbled on about irrelevant stuff, and I really made a boob out of myself. My face was crimson, and I was so embarrassed. I don't think the girl is stupid, but she could have been nervous. It happened to me, and I am not a moron but I just couldn't speak in front of an audience. My lips ended up being sand paper. lol

Posted at 11:22AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Kat

47. Wow, now that I read through the comments I recommend that the people calling her stupid or a moron should work on their own grammar. If I were dissing someone I would at least try to sound intelligent about it and not make a fool out of myself.

That is wonderful that some of you have an answer to this question. The only difference is that you have five minutes to write it out and reread what you wrote. She has a few seconds to think of something and a total of 30 seconds to answer it.

PS Public speakers usually have a speech prepared before they speak...

Posted at 11:23AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Charlotte

48. Hey Kat, her Mom has dragged her to these things since she was a little kid and put her through this. She has no excuse to blow such an easy question. And Kat, you are a moron also.

Posted at 11:27AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Pink

49. She still sounds dumb.. for the few words that she did say!! Matt and Ann carried the interview as she sat there like a dumb idiot.

Posted at 11:26AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Lindsey

50. She still sounds dumb.. for the few words that she did say!! Matt and Ann carried the interview as she sat there like a dumb idiot.

Posted at 11:41AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Lindsey

51. The question was why can't 1/5 of Americans not find the U.S. on a map, not please explain the mysteries of the universe! Some of you just need to go ahead and ask her out, you might get lucky and get the answer you want, hopefully you speak idiot.

Posted at 11:27AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Keith

52. What is really strange is that, in a way, her babbling, disconnected nonsense was a demonstration of the answer. Is Miss Teen South Carolina a postmodern genius? Uh..no. Many American young people are not getting the education they should and, sadly, even some of those who are privileged to go to a school where quality education is available, don't take advantage of it. We've all seen it - the person on the street interviews where they ask young Americans to name the Vice President or some other basic question - and they don't know the answer. Nor do they care that they don't know. I laugh, but deep inside, I'm terrified that these kids are the future of our nation.

Posted at 11:28AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Susan

53. She actually answered this question better than I would have. If it was me up in front of all those people on national tv, I would have been too nervous to even speak. But really people, the girl's nervousness probably effected her ability to fully comprehend the question at the time and to properly articulate an answer. It can happen to even the brightest of people.

Posted at 11:29AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Blink

54. We had to prepare a speech, but we had to hand ours into the professor. We were only allowed to look at an outline. I still went blank even after studying the material.

Posted at 11:28AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Kat

55. Aren't they told what the question's going to be before going on stage?

She still sounds dumb..

Posted at 11:29AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Lindsey

56. Yo Mike B.....you sound as dumb as mizzz SC....what do you mean give her a break? LISTEN To what she said.....scary how someone that old can be so IGNORANT!!! has nothing to do with "awww but she is nice" or "awwww she is cute" or "awww she made a mistake" HOW IS HER ANSWER A MISTAKE???

Posted at 11:30AM on Aug 28th 2007 by MIKE B's mom

57. Again, to those saying "you couldn't do it either".... let me just say this. AGAIN.

I'm sorry you can't think on your toes or speak in front of a crowd. Maybe you should work on it. But don't assume no one else is unable to do these things.

Posted at 11:32AM on Aug 28th 2007 by judith

58. I stated that she probably would have been prepared for the beauty pageant. They prepare even before kindergarten. I have a degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and a degree in French too. I had a bad case of nerves that day, and it certainly doesn't make me a "moron". Some people just blow things when they really shouldn't. People need to have the confidence to pull it off and believe in themselves. It is very intimidating to go up and speak in front of 50 people. I am sure you have botched things up a few times in life yourself. It can happen to anyone.

Posted at 11:34AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Kat

59. Give me a break!!! She is still a DOOFUS

Posted at 11:37AM on Aug 28th 2007 by justme

60. We all make mistakes. Give her a break!

Posted at 11:37AM on Aug 28th 2007 by Mark