I got suckered in to giving a speech at my university's freshman honor society induction. It is supposed to be an inspirational "go forth and do great things" kind of speech. To try to make it a little more interesting I am basing the whole thing off of 3-5 important lessons from Dr. Seuss, but it will be geared to college students. I have to have a title for me speech to go in the program. I have thought of "The Thinks You Will Think," "Going Beyond Yuzz" (based on the quote, "My alphabet starts with this letter called yuzz. It's the letter I use to spell yuzz-a-ma-tuzz. You'll be sort of surprised what there is to be found once you go beyond 'Z' and start poking around!"), or "Ninety-eight and three quarters percent" (based on "And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!”).

What do you think? Are these totally lame? Do you have any better ideas? I think these types of events are totally boring, so I am trying to have a somewhat light-hearted speech while still having a serious message. Any ideas welcomed!!

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 11:36 pm:

I think it sounds good. It would definitely hold my interest! I like the Thinks you can think!

The play "Suessical" is all about thinks! LOL!

By Luvn29 on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 08:07 am:

I think these are all terrific! Just the titles you gave make me want to hear the speeches and I hate things like that! LOL!

I love the idea of using Suess and making it light-hearted. Wonderful idea!

I especially like the last two, but I can't quite decide which one yet. I love the thinking of the second one, though, but the third one is so appropriate, also.

Good luck! You'll do great!