17 Images Only People Who've Done Debate Will Understand

    Let it flow.

    Crystal Ro
    by Crystal Ro

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Because you're very familiar with this triumphant feeling:

    2. Because prep can take its toll on you anytime and anywhere:

    3. And also inspire you to get a little creative:

    4. Because debate isn't always about being serious:

    5. Because your flow takes organization to a whole new level:

    6. Because your friends and family know the perfect gifts to get you:

    7. Because, in truth, you can't wait to destroy your opponent:

    8. Because you've probably made this face at least a dozen times while listening to the other side:

    9. Because you don't always know what you're doing, but want to look like you do:

    10. Because you've invested a lot of extra time just to get the upper hand:

    11. Because you always look forward to the rebuttal...

    12. ...but not the aftermath.

    13. Because lines during the lunch break just aren't worth the wait:

    14. Because this often comes back to bite you in the ass:

    15. Because you often find yourself in "debate mode" even when you're not debating:

    16. Because all you want to do is THIS before awards:

    17. And finally, in closing, because you know how great it feels to get one of these: