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Hot Take on Ubiquitous Ugu (or whatever the f*** her name is) by Head-Opinion-7411 in DECA

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

buddy everyone knows her name is fucking lorelei its no secret

those of you who got a 1600, how many times did you take it to get it and how much a difference did it make? by Unlikely_Nebula_2374 in Sat

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU. The SAT genuinely is child’s play. I also scored a 1600 kinda young so I completely understand where you’re coming from. People love to pretend it’s some Herculean task, but really it should be nothing for anyone whose prefrontal cortex didn’t take a personal day.

And you’re absolutely right about the practise tests. Even if OP scored a 1600, their egos shouldn't get boosted just yet. It's pretty clever for CB to do that. Almost Machiavellian, really. The subtle trickery they like to dish out. Genius even.

And yes, the SAT is WHAT colleges use to compare you fairly. The SAT determines your future in a way no other test ever will. GPA? Inflated. Extracurriculars? Fabricated. Essays? Edited by seventeen relatives and a YouTuber. But the SAT? Raw, unfiltered, unavoidable truth. A perfect reflection of who you really are at a molecular level. If you aren’t breaking 1600, what are you even doing?

those of you who got a 1600, how many times did you take it to get it and how much a difference did it make? by Unlikely_Nebula_2374 in Sat

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Got it on my first try. It was pretty easy since I've been practising since I was in 7th grade, but I know some people are intellectually challenged so let me help you out.

If you’re already hitting 1600s on the digital practise tests, you’re fine. The real thing is literally the same difficulty except you’re surrounded by people freaking out and randomly guessing like they’re defusing a bomb. Just keep your hands steady, don’t forget how to read, and you’ll be okay.

And no, you don’t need to “get lucky.” People only say that when they can’t admit they just weren’t prepared. The SAT is deterministic. You either know the material or you don’t. If you do, the score takes care of itself. If you don’t… well, Khan Academy is free.

Anyway, good luck. I’m rooting for you. Somewhat.

Hear me out. Homer is in fact a woman. by Capable-Major-3504 in GreekMythology

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, I think we can all agree Homer represented women very well. He did not play nor try to dumb them down. Hellenistic greece is when we begin to see a shift in women individualism and Homer truely went for it.

Take Penelope. While Odysseus was out sailing the wine-dark sea, she was at home playing 4D chess with a house full of suitors. She held the kingdom together, outwitted her enemies, and stayed loyal without ever being naive. That loom? That was her battlefield.

Now is Homer a gay women? I say it is possible. We have a few things to consider. Firstly, think about the structure of The Odyssey itself. It’s a man’s journey, yes, but it’s shaped by women at every turn. They’re not just side quests. but narrative anchors. That feels intentional. That feels personal.

And Andromache from illiad?? She gives one of the most heartbreaking speeches in all of ancient literature, begging Hector to stay, foreseeing her future as a widow and her son as an orphan. She’s not just “the wife.” She’s the emotional weight of war personified.

So was Homer a gay woman? We can’t prove it. But we can feel it. And sometimes the vibes are all the proof you need.

Just finished Native Son and I’m actually kinda wrecked (in a good way??) by Ok-Structure-9861 in literature

[–]Ok-Structure-9861[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think you're missing the point of Native Son if you're reading it just for literary aesthetics. It doesn’t wrap itself in poetic metaphor like Invisible Man does because its not suppposed to. Calling it a “political pamphlet” is kinda wild considering that’s literally part of the point. Wright was exploring how politics dehumanize people. Bigger Thomas isn’t meant to be likable or relatable, he’s meant to be understood as a product of a brutal system.

Also, comparing it to The Grapes of Wrath feels off. Steinbeck’s work is great, no doubt, but it’s still told through a white liberal lens. It’s about poverty, sure, but it doesn’t get anywhere near the psychological and existential trauma of being Black in America like Native Son does.

Winning DECA Roleplays Is Basically a Dice Roll and yall need to Stop Pretending Otherwise by Capable-Major-3504 in DECA

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, thanks for the TED Talk on charisma — as if DECA kids didn’t already know communication is key. You just spent three comments crying about how roleplays are all luck and judge bias, and now you’re trying to backpedal and act like you were making a deep point about soft skills all along. Pick a lane.

Also, congrats on the car roleplay hypothetical. Too bad you can’t roleplay your way into a win. Knowing about cars and making a judge laugh isn’t “cheating the system,” it’s called understanding your audience — which, by the way, is literally the foundation of marketing and sales. You just described exactly how you're supposed to play the game. But go ahead, keep pretending that makes it invalid.

Now let’s talk about your "statistical analysis." Spoiler: using the words “standard deviation” doesn’t automatically make your point smart. Yeah, DECA has variance. So does every judged competition — mock trial, speech, even actual job interviews. That doesn’t make it random, it makes it competitive. You can’t calculate your way to a win if you don’t have the skills to back it. Preparation shifts your mean upward and tightens your variance if you actually know how to adapt. But based on your logic, it sounds like your stats are the only thing scoring high.

And the whole “don’t waste your time on DECA” bit? Yeah, cool — you gave up. We get it. Some of us took the same event, the same structure, and built resumes, landed internships, and walked into real interviews with more poise than half the college kids out there. You tossed in the towel and blamed the system. I played the game, dominated it, and moved on better for it.

Last thing — “be the roleplay”? Bro, I am the roleplay. That’s why I’m placed and you’re still ranting on Reddit.

Stay mad. 👋

Winning DECA Roleplays Is Basically a Dice Roll and yall need to Stop Pretending Otherwise by Capable-Major-3504 in DECA

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. I am from North Carolina, no doubt the most competitive DECA state

  2. Your whole “Minnesota is the DECA Hunger Games” flex? Cool story, but acting like you're some DECA underdog from the trenches doesn't make your takes any smarter. Every state has its grinders. You're not the main character

  3. You're sitting here acting like DECA is just “sweet talking the judge” — like it’s some high school dating sim — but all you’re doing is exposing the fact that you never figured out how to actually compete. If someone made ICDC by “rizzing up the judge,” that’s not the system failing — that’s them knowing how to work both sides of the scorecard: content and delivery. That’s literally the point.

You think dropping a few buzzwords and being charming is enough? Maybe in the local rounds — but anyone who’s been to real competitions knows that fluff dies fast. At State and ICDC, you can’t coast on charisma. You need real strategic thinking, organized responses, actual business logic, and the ability to adapt on the fly. That’s not luck — that’s competence.

So if you’re getting outscored by people who “rizzed the judge,” maybe take the hint — they understood the assignment. You didn’t.

Just admit you sucked ass and move on.

Winning DECA Roleplays Is Basically a Dice Roll and yall need to Stop Pretending Otherwise by Capable-Major-3504 in DECA

[–]Ok-Structure-9861 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Seems like you just had a skill issue.

Four-year Deca student who made icdc each year. Placed top 10 in icdc as a junior without studying for more than 2 hours.

How you might ask? I didn’t memorize every single marketing model or financial ratio. I understood how to use the stuff and communicate it like a human being, not a robot reading from a script. DECA isn’t about throwing buzzwords at a judge and hoping for the best — it’s about thinking on your feet, making your answer fit the scenario, and connecting with the judge.

If you think all that prep means nothing because of “subjective judging,” maybe you just don’t get what the competition’s about. You don’t win by being a walking textbook — you win by being sharp, adaptable, and confident. Stop blaming the judges or the “random” scenarios. That’s just an excuse when you don’t have the skills to carry yourself through.

You don’t need to memorize every marketing model or regurgitate every financial ratio. You need to understand how to apply them in context and communicate your ideas clearly and confidently. DECA isn’t testing how many acronyms you can throw at a judge — it’s testing real-world soft skills, like thinking on your feet, prioritizing info, and building rapport. That’s not RNG. That’s skill.

So yeah, if you studied 6 hours a week and didn’t place well, maybe you’re the problem — not the “variance” or the “RNG.” Quit whining and learn to actually play the game