[MarcPaulB]

Originally Posted by Schehera

Can someone please sign in and tell them what was really going on at the Alan Carr show http://t.co/m6r6by4U Letter: Sick of Jedward Yorkshireeveningpost.

going out - but will respond later to the letter.

@woodlands - I think that by finishing 8th in Eurovision, Jedward proved themselves to be a lot more than just "kiddies favourites". Also, if you're a regular reader of this, their Appreciation Thread, you'll find here literate and informed discussion about them, from people of differing ages and nationalities.

[Disnae]

Originally Posted by rosemary

I've replied..but could do with more to back me up please..

Its dead easy to register..took me seconds

I'll reply Rosemary but I'm in the middle of making some parsnip soup . I'll do it in a wee while.

[no1clothes]

Originally Posted by Schehera

Can someone please sign in and tell them what was really going on at the Alan Carr show http://t.co/m6r6by4U Letter: Sick of Jedward Yorkshireeveningpost.

I've replied too, but very briefly. I'm not as good with words as some of you!

[Schehera]

Thank you all , I can not comment on the letter because of my terrible english(I am german and I learned english 18 years ago in school & if I would not be interested in Jedward I would never speak or write or read something in english) &I do not want that the writter get the opinion that Jedward fans/supporter are uneducated and do not know how to use the english language

[no1clothes]

Originally Posted by Schehera

Thank you all , I can not comment on the letter because of my terrible english(I am german and I learned english 18 years ago in school & if I would not be interested in Jedward I would never speak or write or read something in english) &I do not want that the writter get the opinion that Jedward fans/supporter are uneducated and do not know how to use the english language

You could do a short reply - "I Like Jedward" or something like that. It all helps. And your English is OK!

[woodlands]

Originally Posted by MarcPaulB

going out - but will respond later to the letter.

@woodlands - I think that by finishing 8th in Eurovision, Jedward proved themselves to be a lot more than just "kiddies favourites". Also, if you're a regular reader of this, their Appreciation Thread, you'll find here literate and informed discussion about them, from people of differing ages and nationalities.

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

[MacDubhsith]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

This is an AT, can this debate go elsewhere please? Obviously we all have plenty to say, but just not here

[Schehera]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

Sorry they have many adults as fans & not only Ireland loves them, they have many fans all around the world(Aia/Australia/Africa/Europe/USA/Canada...) who travell to Ireland just to see them(and sorry kids/or teens have not the money to travell behind them)

I am german&39 years old and a fan since ESC and I am glad that I know about John&Edward and that I was not so ignorant to judge them without to check them really out. Check out how they really are and you will be surprised

http://kijamedia.com/2011/12/jedward...s-of-bullying/ http://t.co/Zh2Vxx2b http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&rct=j&...hvC_ng&cad=rja

[SecretPassage]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that.

Hint: this thread is 100% populated by adult Jedward fans.

[rosemary]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

This is an appreciation thread, so not really the place to discuss this..but John and Edward have a huge adult following in Ireland, Europe and UK...people are travelling miles to see them in Dublin at the moment (even from as far as Canada and USA) and these people aren't children

I myself am 48 and chat to many other adult fans from all around the world on Twitter

They are loved by children, but they also appeal to teenagers and adults...and all their fans are very loyal to them

[Who Am I?]

Unfortunately, I'm an adult .........



but liking and supporting Jedward keeps me young at heart.

[Schehera]

Originally Posted by no1clothes

You could do a short reply - "I Like Jedward" or something like that. It all helps. And your English is OK!

I have commented

[woodlands]

Well I stand corrected Don't really get the appeal myself, but each to their own I guess

[Disnae]

I have commented now too.

[Fionn2000]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

I suggest you do some research regarding John & Edward as your knowledge appears limited. You may not have noticed but the posters on here are fans.

[flyingcamel]

Originally Posted by InVy

http://www.oljo.de/jahrescharts2011-...11-singles.php
here are german sales of eurovision acts from this year. not a lot, I think they have sold the same or more in Sweden.

Thanks for this link, 2nd best selling single just after Lena, I think it's a pretty good result.

Originally Posted by SecretPassage

Hint: this thread is 100% populated by adult Jedward fans.

This is true, and about the "novelty act" let's remember that Eurovision is once a year, and if you ask me I can't remember too many acts from last year, maybe just Jedward, Lena because she won the previous year and the song of my country (Spain). I can vaguely remember some other acts like Blue, Eric Saade or the winners, but that's all.
I don't think people in Europe would be tired of seeing the twins two years in a row. Anyway we have to see every year at least 3 or 4 typical Eurovision female singers, with their typical strong voices, their typical drama-faces and their typical short dresses
The twins have the strong point of being unique and I think that's what helped them last year to stand out of all the other acts even singing at the beginning of the final.


I'm gonna comment in the letter now as well

[Disnae]

Paddypower are taking bets on Jedward's finishing position in ESC and they haven't even done the Eurosong yet. http://www.paddypower.com/bet/music/...grp_ids=559523

They're 2/5 to represent Ireland today. I think it was 1/4 yesterday.

[Eurostar]

Originally Posted by woodlands

I think they do deserve credit for coming 8th last year, but to be honest that was more to do with the "novelty" factor rather than their musical ability. Whether they could do as well again is debatable as their "act" has now been seen before and it is beginning to wear a little thin. It may not be enough to grab the oversea voters' attention like the first time round. I also find it a little difficult to believe that they have much of an adult following but, I will have to take your word on that. I know Ireland love them, so I'm sure they will go through to the semis with ease

Well they finished 6th with the professional juries, which were composed of music industry professionals such as singers, songwriters, record producers etc, suggesting their entry and performance had more musical merit than people might realise.

[Schehera]

here you can hear how amazing Lipstick is http://youtu.be/PYomgm0IxAw Lipstick Piano version

[MarcPaulB]

Have responded to the letter now. Some good replies there. I wouldn't take any notice of the bookies' odds for ESC, they're just hedging their bets by shortening the odds. Don't forget they're there for profit, not to make an accurate prediction of who's going to win.

[flowerduck]

Originally Posted by SecretPassage

Hint: this thread is 100% populated by adult Jedward fans.

And I will never see 39 again *sigh*

[Disnae]

Originally Posted by flowerduck

And I will never see 39 again *sigh*

me neither!

[streetlegal]

Jedward poised to lose their lead.

http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awa...ty-tv-fame.php

Clickers required!

[no1clothes]

Originally Posted by streetlegal

Jedward poised to lose their lead.

http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awa...ty-tv-fame.php

Clickers required!

I'm on it. Did you get the PM I sent you?

[metal box]

Originally Posted by streetlegal

Jedward poised to lose their lead.

http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awa...ty-tv-fame.php

Clickers required!

I've had enough of that poll now. I know joe has some fans constantly clicking, but it doesn't justify the way the numbers move at all. Im starting to think if they want it that much, they should just have it! Besides, the twins have enough coming up not need that award...especially eurovision. I dont know, i might feel different in a few days or so, but at the mo it just feels like a waste of time. (p.s im still clicking away when i think about it, just very half hearted) Maybe things will pick up again towards the end.

Anybody watching CBB's bit on the side? Quite a few Jedward name checks so far...including a shot of the hms finding Jedward statues (complete with wings) in the garden Im assuming its all a big lead in for the task thats meant to be coming up? I am hoping it will be them in person though, and not just the statues! Oh and lots of adverts for the wedding show too. They do seem to be all over the tv at mo...its great