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A Funny, Basic, Well-Presented Best Man Speech (Video)

Richard Cummings

The best man speech below has many solid characteristics of a good best man speech.

First and foremost, Ollie–the best man, presents himself very well speaking clearly and projecting nicely so that everyone can hear him.  Though most people may not consider this, Ollie finds himself in a somewhat awkward position as he has to do his best man speech on the stairs.

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Best Man Speech: How to Be Sincere and Funny

Richard Cummings

Many best men feel saddled with this great expectation:  Your Best Man Speech Better Be Funny.

Thus, the best man often sets out to write a 5 minute comedy sketch for his best man speech.  And do you know what happens?

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Worst Best Man: A Speech Gone Wrong

Richard Cummings

They say that the Best Man Speech can make or break a wedding.  In the video we see below, we find a Worst Best Man speech that makes everyone uncomfortable and the entire occasion rather unbearable.

This speech is very odd in that he, Dave–the Best Man, seems to have cue cards accessible.  What could have been written on them?

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Best Man Speech: Five Tips For A Knockout Performance

Richard Cummings

The best man speech has become the focal point of many weddings.  The best man either delivered a knock out best man speech and all of the guests are talking about it.  Or, he delivered a poor or inappropriate speech that has everyone talking for the wrong reasons.

So, will you be the best man who delivers a knockout performance or will you be the one who accidentally rains on the wedding parade?

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Short, But Funny, Southern Best Man Speech

Richard Cummings

What is it about a Southern accent that makes stories even better?  In the video below, we see a short, but very funny, best man speech.

The best man, with a Southern accent and demeanor to the core, begins his best man speech by saying, “Tradition would dictate that this would be opportunity to bring out embarrassing stories about the groom, but I am not going to do that.  For example, I will not tell the story about…”

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Best Man Speech: Overcoming Anxiety

Richard Cummings

When someone is asked to be the best man in a wedding, the initial feelings of your friend getting married and you being such a big part of it are often quickly thawed by one sobering thought:  I have to give the best man speech.

To many people unaccustomed to giving a speech, much less a best man speech, the idea of speaking in front of many people brings great fear and trepidation.  I am reminded of the Seinfeld joke in which he quipped:
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Funny Best Man Speech: Video

Richard Cummings

If you would like to see a sample of a funny best man speech, then the one below is for you.

A word of caution about your best man speech:  Imitate But Do Not Duplicate.

Upon seeing the video below, I recall a wedding I attended this summer.  The Best Man at this wedding did the EXACT SAME SPEECH as you see below.  Of course, he changed the names and locations but he scarcely changed a word.

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Deliver The Best Best Man Speech

Richard Cummings

I know the feeling that you have before a Best Man Speech because I have been there…several times.

In fact, there is a good chance that you are reading this right now on a Wednesday, Thursday, or even Friday and you have to give your Best Man Speech on Saturday.

You have something available to you that I did not know about to ease your fears:  Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!

It is easily the best $20 that you will spend in your life!

I know how it feels.  As I said, I have been in your shoes.  I knew I had to deliver a knock-out speech but I did not know where to begin.  I had several stories that I could tell but I had several questions:  How to begin?  How to make them humorous?  How to make them appeal to everyone?  How to make them non-offensive?

And the best part about Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!?  If you do not have ideas for your speech, this book provides 20 speeches that you can use or modify to fit your situation.

With this book, you not only receive 20 speeches to use, you also receive the Unstoppable Confidence Audio Program.  This is extremely important.  When you get up there in front of all those people, your demeanor is as important (if not more so) than the words you choose.  Your Best Man Speech must be delivered with confidence!

You’ll also receive 3 bonus books:  Jokes, Quotes And One Liners, Bachelor Party Ideas, and Classic & Contemporary Sample Toasts.

All of this is available for immediate download or you can elect to receive hard-copies of the material.

You are spending hundreds of dollars on tux rentals and parties.  Don’t screw up the hardest part:  The Best Man Speech.

Order Best Man Speeches – Be Fearless, Funny, and Flawless!.  I assure you that it will be the best $20 you have ever spent in your life.

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George Bush Returns to “Likeability” In Interview With Larry King

Richard Cummings

george-bush-larry-king-interviewAfter Al Gore lost the election to George Bush, his demeanor changed as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.  He became much more electable after he lost the election.
The same can be said of John McCain in his loss to Barack Obama.  For some reason, he lost his true self during the presidential race and then found himself again after it was over.  Had the real John McCain run against Barack Obama, he might have faired a little better.

I think of these character changes as I just watched a full Larry King interview with George and Laura Bush.

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Two Movie Recommendations: Tape/Lucía y el sexo

Richard Cummings

Sometimes you should listen to your movie store guy.

I know…many of you go to blockbuster and your movie store guy is a tweaked out teenager who would rather be skateboarding.  Others of you never see your movie store guy because he is now a computer screen that reads Netflix.

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Californication Season II Premiere: The Return of Hank Moody

Richard Cummings

californication season ii premiere reviewAll television shows make you some sort of promise.

With the first season of Californication, Showtime promised us a show about a struggling writer who beds many women and generally leads an intemperate life all in an effort to escape his true heart, which is with Karen, the mother of his daughter.

As I wrote in Californication: Showtime’s Raison d’etre, this was one hell of a first season, and the only reason that you need to get a subscription to Showtime.

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Politicians Who Say “Look” All The Time [drive me crazy!]

Richard Cummings

mcain obama overuse of the word lookPoliticians who say the word “look” all the time are driving me absolutely insane!

As I watched John McCain and Barack Obama on 60 minutes last night, I realized what my new commander-in-chief is going to command me to do most often:  “Look!

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Dave Matthews and Friends: Let’s Cruise Again

Richard Cummings

When I heard the news a few weeks ago about the untimely death of LeRoi Moore, it shocked and saddened me.  LeRoi is a founding member of The Dave Matthews Band.  I did not know him personally but, personally, he has given me so much joy.

Really, what more can one accomplish in life?  LeRoi and the DMB Band have given this joy to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people.  It is fair to say that the people in the picture above, all enjoying the Dave Matthews and Friends cruise, would never have had that moment were not for LeRoi Moore, founding member of the Dave Matthews band.Read More

Tom Cruise, Scientology, and South Park

Richard Cummings

I try to edify myself in every possible way.  Today’s efforts include watching “30 Celebrity Feuds” on E.

The Feud I just watched involved the Tom Cruise “Trapped In The Closet” episode of South Park (watch below).  The episode pokes fun at Scientology, Scientologists, and Tom Cruise’s gaiety.  Tom Cruise apparently threatened Paramount pictures, who own South Park, saying that he would not promote the new Mission Impossible movie if Paramount allowed re-runs of this South Park episode.

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