Eurovision Song Contest

[goatwack]

Ok that's that

Let's forget what we saw tonight and burn this thread with fire

 

[steveh35]

Iran will love Europe giving Israel the winner, I am sure they planning a surprise already.

 

[JGslots]

Tbf it was a good song.

 

[steveh35]

Tbf it was a good song.

Rob as a scouser you would think you would have some musical taste

 

[goatwack]

It was definitely my favourite ever chicken- themed song featuring fat Bjorks.

Granted, there's not many of them, but still

 

[dave1888]

I had to mute the Israel act it was that bad. Headache material!

 

[goatwack]

Here's our real winners (sob)

 

[nikantw]

I will have my revenge tomorrow ...... roast chicken

 

[goatwack]

A Cypriot woman was seen fleeing the scene clutching a bottle of baby oil......

 

[nikantw]

Have your first look at 2019 participants

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[nikantw]

Only a few days away from 1st sem-ifinal.

I just now had a quick view of all songs. My first impression:

1) Why is Netherlands ahead in odds? There's a naked young man in the video
2) Why is Russia doing so well? GOT themed video
3) Switzerland does better job in copy pasting Cyprus than ..... Cyprus

 

[nikantw]

Hm.....

 

[Glassheart]

Love Eurovision just a shame we always send dross

 

[nikantw]

From today I like most Serbia, Greece (special song), Montenegro (ethnic touch) and San Marino (nice beat)

Any bets?

 

[goatwack]

I liked Cyprus' entry last year. I would enter them again

 

[dunover]

Is this old nonsense still going?

 

[steveh35]

Is this old nonsense still going?

Yes it is indeed I bet you secretly have Eurovision singalong when the missus and kids are out.

 

[goatwack]

I'm sad to say I've seen Dunover dance around his living room dressed as a chicken to this song

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[nikantw]

Is this old nonsense still going?

No bearded ladies or chickens this time.

Only a boy dressed as a girl and a leather.... ehm group ... I think

 

[nikantw]

Montenegro out. Other than that, ok.
Australia did a much better job than the video.
Serbia also great.....

Overall not a good semifinal.

 

[irish-ranger]

Oh dear Eurovision (boke)

 

[steveh35]

I have really gone off Eurovision recently I used to do a Eurovision host on another forum for two years but this year I don't even remember what our song is or who it is by. I suspect this year the contest may well be remembered more for where it is from than the songs, there is already doubt over Madonna's appearance and people threatening boycotts over it's location.

 

[Borgie]

love it all - loved Terry now love Graham

love the weirdness below - about why countries cant take part

Love Australia being part of Europe etc etc

Its all nonsense but its entertaining nonsense !!

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  (RTVA) was still interested in returning to the contest, but the principality's failure to make the final along with the cost was discouraging the broadcaster from participating. In order for a return to take place, RTVA would need funding from the Andorran Government.
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[Borgie]

Ok Im listening to the UK entry ! Pleasant surprise ! we may get more than 0 points

Swedish songwriter Sara

Bigger Bigger Bigger

 

[nikantw]

I have really gone off Eurovision recently I used to do a Eurovision host on another forum for two years but this year I don't even remember what our song is or who it is by. I suspect this year the contest may well be remembered more for where it is from than the songs, there is already doubt over Madonna's appearance and people threatening boycotts over it's location.

Madonna has landed. And here you are

 

[dunover]

Israel, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan in Europe now? My geography teacher must've had a really odd globe when I went to school. I could've sworn they were in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania on the one I was shown?

Look, this crock of bollocks is well past its sell by date now, like most talent shows.

Easy solution would be to make a multi-culti choir out of all the entrants, give them the words to 'I'd like to teach the world to sing' and make a retro 1970's Coca Cola advert for TV. Then the thing would be over in 10 minutes, the terrible singing of individuals would be disguised and they'd ALL be remembered for more than 35 seconds.

 

[nikantw]

Israel, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan in Europe now? ....

Not just now.
It's been like that for years. And I believe Deadpool campaigned for Canada to join

 

[steveh35]

Not just now.
It's been like that for years. And I believe Deadpool campaigned for Canada to join

It won't be long before the Yanks join it is growing in popularity in America where it is broadcast on a minor cable channel, I am not sure if they record it and show it primetime instead of 3pm over there but with Timberlake and now Madonna being involved I can see the Americans trying to muscle in like they have with the football and world cup.

 

[steveh35]

Israel, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan in Europe now? My geography teacher must've had a really odd globe when I went to school. I could've sworn they were in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania on the one I was shown?

Look, this crock of bollocks is well past its sell by date now, like most talent shows.

Easy solution would be to make a multi-culti choir out of all the entrants, give them the words to 'I'd like to teach the world to sing' and make a retro 1970's Coca Cola advert for TV. Then the thing would be over in 10 minutes, the terrible singing of individuals would be disguised and they'd ALL be remembered for more than 35 seconds.

There is one good reason for the Eurovision it will remind people why we need to leave the EU when all the embarrassing acts come on stage it will surely bolster anti EU feelings when we finish bottom , do you think this year is particularly political the contest is right before the Euro Elections and a chance for a few pro EU comments to be flung around during the show and with it being in Israel the political parts will be enflamed.

 

[goatwack]

Still the best song to never win

- or get a point

 

[dunover]

Still the best song to never win

- or get a point

Crikey! It's like Zulu meets Jedward!

You seriously telling me people of sound mind sit through 3-4 hours of this crud?

 

[steveh35]

What odds are the bookies giving the UK this year I haven't heard the song yet I assume as there isn't much hype around about it we are not going to do well again?

OMG Paddy Power 150-1 for UK to win is the song that bad?

 

[paul7388]

What odds are the bookies giving the UK this year I haven't heard the song yet I assume as there isn't much hype around about it we are not going to do well again?

OMG Paddy Power 150-1 for UK to win is the song that bad?

150/1 is way to short odds should be another couple of 0's on it.

Would not matter if UK had best song by miles they still would not win it or finish in top 4.

Do people really still like watching a show with crap acts and a political voting system

 

[steveh35]

150/1 is way to short odds should be another couple of 0's on it.

Would not matter if UK had best song by miles they still would not win it or finish in top 4.

Do people really still like watching a show with crap acts and a political voting system

Yes for the laugh of the political voting and it reminds why I want to leave the EU more than ever. and as it is in Israel there might be some controversy to enjoy.

 

[paul7388]

Yes for the laugh of the political voting and it reminds why I want to leave the EU more than ever. and as it is in Israel there might be some controversy to enjoy.

Last time i saw it i skipped the singing and just turned over to watch the votes.

For some reason i put a bet on it tonight. Just stuck a tenner on the favourites Netherlands to get a £5 in play bet at WH. But what the hell i will put that on i have not got a clue.

 

[goatwack]

They keep gimping the voting system every year but it's still the same European political belly-rubbing it's always been

See you at 8

( )

 

[steveh35]

They keep gimping the voting system every year but it's still the same European political belly-rubbing it's always been

See you at 8

( )

The split voting ruined it as you don't know who has won even when last two votes are left.

 

[nikantw]

Can Switzerland do it?
Or a country not in top 10 bets?

 

[goatwack]

We're gonna get the Chicken Song at half-time, aren't we

 

[irish-ranger]

Still the best song to never win

- or get a point
Outstanding mate remind the wife to get cotton buds the next time she's shopping lol

Jesus goa

What odds are the bookies giving the UK this year I haven't heard the song yet I assume as there isn't much hype around about it we are not going to do well again?

OMG Paddy Power 150-1 for UK to win is the song that bad?[/

We could turn Sir Elton into someone else and enter him and we still wouldn't win or get close to winning (it's them and us) lol

 

[steveh35]

Well the opening spoof has just proved why we need to leave EU there humour is just not us.

 

[steveh35]

Nice to see Martine McCurcheon back on tv flying the plane, been too long Martine not sure the dress suits you

 

[irish-ranger]

Well the opening spoof has just proved why we need to leave EU there humour is just not us.

I get the Impression Mr Norton is taking the piss says it all really ..
I see they are allowed to fly thier flags lucky buggers it's not all bad

 

[steveh35]

Does Dana International know any other songs but this one?

 

[steveh35]

Haha now some woman who came 4th for Israel in 1973 is performing

 

[irish-ranger]

She's certainly aging well that's for sure

 

[thr0b]

I watch this every year and love it.

The ideal replacement for Terry Wogan was Paddy O’Connell, who used to do the BBC Three shows. Norton is crap by comparison.

 

[steveh35]

I watch this every year and love it.

The ideal replacement for Terry Wogan was Paddy O’Connell, who used to do the BBC Three shows. Norton is crap by comparison.

Oh come on the Jeff Goldbloom and ghosted gag were good

 

[irish-ranger]

Israeli woman are truly stunning oh la la

 

[steveh35]

The male host is very very annoying