This is honestly the best forensic piece I have seen to this day. His speech is not only an excellent forensic piece but actually has a true message that will continues to be echoed 14 years after it was preformed. He is truly a legend!
I've seen this OO like 20 times and it only gets better each time I watch it. It really makes me want to work harder to improve and inspire others as an orator.
He really matured from '98 to '99. His oratory became a lot better, his overall performance, his structure was a lot better, and his overall topic was more relevant. HOO-HAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As the returning National Champion in Oratory, Gad already had predisposed credibility as a public speaker; it was this that enabled him to use certain types of humor and other strategies in his speech. Many of the strategies he used would cause him to be unbelievable as a speaker in any other situation. Gad plays with this balance of credibility in a very unique way. It goes without saying that beginning a speech with a song to the tune of “Ode to Joy” is a bit unorthodox. Gad admits that singing to begin his oratory is a “mockery” and a “no-no by most standards in debate.” While this method does not give him any credibility as a speaker in the audience’s eye, the sheer preposterousness of his actions immediately grabs the attention of the audience
It is so good to see this finally on TH-cam. And it just so happened to be uploaded 3 days ago! How lucky am I? Anyways, Josh served as an inspiration during my somewhat uneventful Debate career. He does so many things right in this OO, and although I never amounted to anything in debate, Josh Gad certainly did have an influence on how enjoyable my time as a debater, which I wouldn't trade for the world.
This is honestly the best forensic piece I have seen to this day. His speech is not only an excellent forensic piece but actually has a true message that will continues to be echoed 14 years after it was preformed. He is truly a legend!
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I've seen this OO like 20 times and it only gets better each time I watch it. It really makes me want to work harder to improve and inspire others as an orator.
hate to be the person that went after him....
Funny you should say that; one of my best friends from high school, Gabe Rosenberg, gave his OO directly after him. Did well, but poor guy.
I would have FROZEN up... ... I'll see my way out. 😆
This guy sounds EXACTLY like Josh Peck in the young years
+Philip Cori And his name is Josh! I freaked out. He even kind of looks like him.
He really matured from '98 to '99. His oratory became a lot better, his overall performance, his structure was a lot better, and his overall topic was more relevant. HOO-HAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i can only hear olaf
lol.
at the end I got chills because of how good it was
This is the "Ruthless" of Oratory. Definitely.
Legendary.
I'm In 8th grade this year and this is my first year for speech and debate I was really nervous but this video helped a lot.
My old English Teacher was one of the judges there.
This is such an amazing piece!! He presented it wonderfully! Plus he sounds like josh from drake and josh haha
Beautiful....
i didnt also realize until later that he is an actor now
This guy slapsss Hoo Ah!
Who knew that Ludlow the Wonder Kid could make such an outstanding speech?
Wow, I have just been inspired
When forensics were actually good
hes also the 1998 champion
I’m here bc of school work😗
I love this speech but GOD every time someone in my round gets up and starts singing the beginning of it I'm like ARRGRHHH
fair
ME TOO I CANT STAND IT
Annika Solomone same I HATE that
That’s gotta be annoying
As the returning National Champion in Oratory, Gad already had predisposed credibility as a public speaker; it was this that enabled him to use certain types of humor and other strategies in his speech. Many of the strategies he used would cause him to be unbelievable as a speaker in any other situation. Gad plays with this balance of credibility in a very unique way. It goes without saying that beginning a speech with a song to the tune of “Ode to Joy” is a bit unorthodox. Gad admits that singing to begin his oratory is a “mockery” and a “no-no by most standards in debate.” While this method does not give him any credibility as a speaker in the audience’s eye, the sheer preposterousness of his actions immediately grabs the attention of the audience
+Bunk Burnings umm okay....obviusly
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i had no idea josh gad did forensics, and it honestly is so uplifting. and he is amazing
Could you possibly get his HI that won in 1999 too? I heard legends about that too
A true legend of high school forensics.
Greatest OO of all time.
It is so good to see this finally on TH-cam. And it just so happened to be uploaded 3 days ago! How lucky am I?
Anyways, Josh served as an inspiration during my somewhat uneventful Debate career. He does so many things right in this OO, and although I never amounted to anything in debate, Josh Gad certainly did have an influence on how enjoyable my time as a debater, which I wouldn't trade for the world.
HOLY FRICK! IT'S JOSH GAD!
looking for some inspiration on a speech while also being motivated. Haha... yeah i should probably start...
I feel really bad for whomever had to follow this
Now see Josh Gad in "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway!
Book was better, change my mind
Thank you Josh Gad and Conan O’Brien for letting me know that these videos exist
His grandma changed the world forever. Who would our olaf our lefou be?
That was brilliant, so eloquently spoken
And now people are using TBOM as their pieces. Josh should be so proud of how big an impact he made on the Forensics community.
What’s the topic of this speech
oh god that ending made me tear up like crazy
Sounds like chuck
that is
The best. Simply the best.
Absolutely brilliant.
This is so odd to watch! No glasses and short hair? SAY WHAT?!?!?!?
The fact he referenced "The Master of Disguise" lol
@orlmgc4ever do you have video of Josh Gad's HI this year too. If you do can you please post it.
Um can I marry this guy? Great OO!!
bluetop13 already married ☹️
@dHernandez3256 He sure did. One of the most awesome HI's of all time; "Wizard of OZ"
Aha so these videos still exist.
I would give Josh the Mark twain award and very educational.
Gee God, wonder what happened to him. I wish he had a voice-over career.
What a brilliant speech.
OK, you guys n gals...Where's the transcript for this one?
Wow... can't believe they put this up. Classic.
He hasn't changed a bit, love Josh Gad!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Josh did a fabulous job!!! I competed in this category in high school. It is not easy!!!!
@eaterofcandy YES! I'm a speechie!
Waddup LeFou
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Whyyy is he so cute?
Here after his James Corden interview :p
Bruh this is Olaf from frozen
I know right
Anyone else here for a English assignment?
yep
I cant hear
who's here for hw rn?
@orlmgc4ever If I could get tickets within 2 years I would!
What is this? What is he trying to do
Geez, was this guy ever funny? I guess not.