The Mouthfuls

 
 
 

Play the role of an art lover and make up the meanings of a random ‘modern art’ as if they’re million dollar pieces (e.g. banana taped on a wall).

This event is inspired by a story where art lovers examine the pair of eyeglasses left behind on a museum floor, thinking it’s modern art.

Good exercise for 💪:
- Creative or humorous minds

Challenging for 💪💪:
- People who struggle with making stuff up on the fly, or interpreting visual meanings

Watch recordings of our past meetings and event format.

How it works:

You will receive a random image (a hilarious internet meme or a random household item) as a speaking prompt and will have one minute to talk about it. You could describe it, how it makes you feel, interpret its meaning, or as a challenge to yourself, try to sell it for a million dollars.

This event intends to spark creativity, and to help you practice thinking on your feet and speaking off the cuff. This event is not for show-casing your knowledge about art. We purposely excluded famous artworks whose meanings are known, or abstract images that are difficult to relate.

After every 6 people, you will vote for the art pieces you’re willing to bid for based on the speech you heard.

Etiquette:
● Turn on your video and keep it on
● Face the camera and maintain eye contact
● Do not interrupt the speakers
● We love remarks between speeches
● Unmute if in a quiet environment

This event will be live-streamed. Still screenshots of the virtual meeting may also be taken, and your testimonials and profile photo may be posted to the community photo albums and social media.

This event is free. If you are feeling generous, we suggest a $5 tip per event on our GoFundMe page.

More About us, The Mouthfuls:

● Our social media handles at the bottom of our website.
● Leave a tip
● Join our Discord server where 200+ members hang out: https://discord.gg/cFF6AkSK4B

 
 
 

Meet people who also enjoy stretching outside their comfort zone. Stay calm under pressure by playing the role of a spokesperson responding to a news reporter "Mr. Bose" about a rather sticky situation.

For example:

• Politician being asked to explain why she pulled out of a climate deal.
• Banker explaining why all banking transactions would be halted while the authorities trace down a hacker.
• Page 3 celebrity talking about his latest painting-the-town-red hook-up.
• Walgreens store manager addressing agitated employees!

Watch recordings of our past meetings and a short video that explains our format and etiquette.

Join our private chat group on Discord.

Every attendee will be given a unique scenario to talk about for exactly one-minute, and every scenario would be unique - based on a mix of fiction and current affairs.

As with any press conference, you are allowed to respond to the situation with the temperament of your choice as long as you adhere to the community guidelines - we all know press conferences can be pretty heated at times.

Etiquette:
● Turn on your video and keep it on
● Face camera and maintain eye contact
● Do not interrupt the speakers
● We love remarks between speeches
● Unmute if in a quiet environment

This event will be live streamed. Still screenshots of the virtual meeting may be taken, and your testimonials and profile photo may be posted to the community photo albums and social media.

This event is free. If you are feeling generous, we suggest a $5 tip per event on our GoFundMe.

 
 
 

This will be the last Babble Dojo (one minute impromptu speaking for people with social and speaking anxiety) before Peter takes an extended leave. Come out and send him your best wishes!

Work on your social anxiety; build confidence; improve communication and social skills; also great for people whose primary language isn't English.

➤ HOW IT WORKS:
● The host provides a topic to each attendee
● You speak on the topic for 60 seconds
● Vote for the speeches you like after ~6 speeches
● Watch a 1 min video on the format

Watch recordings of our past practices and join our private chat group and meet like minded individuals outside our live events.

➤ WHAT TO EXPECT:
● Learn a speaking tip
● Get out of your comfort zone & build confidence
● Practice thinking on your feet
● Improve English
● Meet new people & have fun together!
● Get constructive feedback

Good exercise for 💪:
- People who want to work on social anxiety
- Introverts
- People whose primary language isn’t English

Not intended for:
- Language training

Seats are limited

• We currently set the attendee size upper limit (excluding 2 hosts) at 8 on Meetup to ensure member experience.
• Please RSVP early as the seats fill up quickly.
• No admission after 8:10 pm and early dropouts will be deprioritized in future events.

🙂 Etiquette:
● Turn on your video and keep it on
● Face the camera and maintain eye contact
● Do not interrupt the speakers
● We love witty remarks between speeches
● Unmute if in a quiet environment

This event is free. If you are feeling generous, we suggest a $5 tip per event on our GoFundMe

Still screenshots of the virtual meeting will be taken, and your testimonials and profile photo may be posted to the community photo albums and social media.

More About us, The Mouthfuls:
● Our events
● Join our Discord group where we hang out!
● Leave a tip
● A little article about our group

 
 
 

Join a small group for a fun night of one-minute impromptu speaking. Practice thinking on your feet, speaking off-the-cuff, and socializing with others. Quick paced, fun, thought provoking. Uncover your inner comedian and philosopher. Leave energized and supported.

Good exercise for 💪:
- People who prefer fun, laughs, energy, social interactions when practicing

Not intended for 🥶🥶🥶:
- People who prefer longer and deeper talks

Watch recordings of our past meetings, and join our private chat group on Discord.

What to expect:

Upon arrival, you will join everyone to introduce yourself briefly. When it's your turn, you will be provided with a prompt and have one minute to talk about it. After every ~6 people, you will answer a poll for the stories or messages you heard that most resonated with you. On nights with a normal size attendance, you will speak twice.

The prompts are hand-curated by Liam O'Brien. His prompts are usually a question about your opinion or experience on a certain topic. Some prompts are light-hearted, while others are introspective. A key reason why our fans rave about us are the interesting topics Liam brings together every week, and diverse perspectives they elicited. Liam's hosting style is personable, spontaneous and thoughtful.

This event is free. If you are feeling generous, we suggest a $5 tip per event on our GoFundMe.

This meeting is live streamed. Still screenshots of the virtual meeting will be taken, and your testimonials and profile photo may be posted to the community photo albums and social media.

RSVP now. Expect to have fun and laughs. Uncover your inner comedian, and new possibilities of what you're capable of.

Etiquette:

● Do not interrupt the speakers during their minute
● But, we love witty reactions after speeches
● Face the camera when others are speaking to show listening
● Keep your video on
● Wear a headphone to reduce echoes

Logistics:

● Registration starts at 5 minutes prior (see link in Location)
● Admission starts at 8pm ET sharp
● Test your technology in advance. The hosts will be busy from 15 min before the event start till the end, so can hardly answer any messages.

More About Us:
● Our events
● Leave a tip
● Website
● A little article about our group