Master Debaters, 2008

[via BWE]

"We all had that professor who had a gray ponytail down to the middle of his back. The one that reminds us of sensitive ponytail man from Singles. The one who didn’t wear shoes and was one whisker short of a full beard, if you know what I’m saying. We all had the feeling that one day, sensitive ponytail professor was going to snap. Finally, that moment has not only occurred, it’s been captured on video.

In this 8 minute clip, Fort Hays State University debate coach, William Shanahan, goes completely nerd-crazy on the coach from Pittsburgh, Shanara Reid. The argument erupts over negative body language exhibited by the coaches while the students are debating in the 2008 Cross Examination Debate Association quarterfinals. The entire thing is pretty entertaining and has something for everyone. Socially awkward nerds flipping out? Check. Male on female violence? Check. Male student crying like a little girl? Check. Multiple speeches delivered with the same emotion as Braveheart? Check. Sensitive ponytail professor mooning the entire room? DOUBLE-CHECK."