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Post by biondetta on May 25, 2012 4:16:23 GMT -4
And that's why Turkey was my favourite last night.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2012 10:16:33 GMT -4
The semifinals were cool even though, as usual, some of my favourites didn't get through. Most importantly though, Jedward, Russian Grannies, Screeching Lady, Hot Guy from Norway and Turkey got through, so yay!
Sweden and the Russian Grannies are the favourites and I think that they plus Norway will be among the top 5. Sadly, I can't really see the German entry placing higher than 10 or so. If we're lucky. Roman's supposed to be a hit in Baku but, as I said, the song is underwhelming and only gets a bit better with repeated hearing which of course is not an option on Saturday.
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Post by sardonictart on May 26, 2012 18:48:40 GMT -4
Congrats and "hey, hey" to the Swedes! I actually like that song, so I'm happy with it.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2012 19:06:52 GMT -4
Just come back from the viewing party with friends - yay for Sweden and YAY for Germany's 8th place! Poor UK though :-( I like Jedward but that song was actually terrible. Last year's number was fun and catchy but this one was simply exhausting and boring at the same time.
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Post by PearlySweetcake on May 26, 2012 19:47:37 GMT -4
Heja Sverige! Way to go! I heard someone describe Jedward as the offspring of Angela Lansbury and C3PO. Heh. |
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Post by syve on May 30, 2012 7:09:43 GMT -4
Jedward's song was absoutely perfect. If you need music for an 80s movie montage.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2012 7:55:39 GMT -4
I wonder how it is possible for them to sound worse and worse with each performance (with the ESC being a new lowpoint)? Shouldn't they become better instead of worse?
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 13:11:26 GMT -4
Ha, total double-post!
This year's show wasn't as wacky as usual and I liked that for once there wasn't a clear favourite beforehand. Conchita Wurst's song isn't anything special but I kinda love that she got points from all parts of Europe. I don't think it is the big FU to Russia the way many like to interpret her victory but maybe a sign for more tolerant times ahead.
Speaking of Russia, booing the Russian twins was low. If you want to protest against Russia and Putin, by all means - do so, but booing young girls at a song contest is cheap.
Back to Conchita, of course many people are angry but I bet those same people had no problem with the Polish porn dancers.
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Post by chonies on May 11, 2014 13:24:16 GMT -4
I watched Conchita Wurst's performance, but I missed how it was considered a dis to Russia. Is it just that people voted her higher than the Russians?
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 13:45:48 GMT -4
People consider it a dig because Conchita is a gay man in drag. What many overlook is the fact that Russia has given her points too. You know what, despite their new laws, nobody can convince me that a nation that loves ballet, figure skating and the Eurovision Song Contest has massive problems with a bearded man in a dress.
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