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Old 24-11-2016, 01:03
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Another vote for Circle of Light for Finland from me, seems head and shoulders above the rest at this stage.
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Old 24-11-2016, 06:23
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Just listened to all the Finnish songs. Or, to put it correctly, listened to most of them for one minute before switching to the next one. Lyrically, most of these are very, very poor.

The two that standout for me are blackbird and the bloke Lauri. The fact that he sings in Finnish really makes it standout for me. I know circle of light seems to be the eurovision fans top choice, but it's very generic and dull to my ears. I hope Finland throw us a curveball and send Lauri.
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Old 24-11-2016, 06:30
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I really hope it's not..

Bye Bye Blackbird because Blackbird Don't Sing is actually a very pretty song and beautifully sung..

In the clip it is understated, melancholic and melodious..

but, I expect the finnish'ed version will become be very euro-visionary for the fans

I'm also looking forward to the blackbird, making a surprise flying visit if Norma wins.
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Old 24-11-2016, 06:35
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Just listened to all the Finnish songs. Or, to put it correctly, listened to most of them for one minute before switching to the next one. Lyrically, most of these are very, very poor.

The two that standout for me are blackbird and the bloke Lauri. The fact that he sings in Finnish really makes it standout for me. I know circle of light seems to be the eurovision fans top choice, but it's very generic and dull to my ears. I hope Finland throw us a curveball and send Lauri.
I like that song too.. but it is better to have a bird in the hand than two in the bush.
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Old 24-11-2016, 09:32
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Oh, hai Rosetta!

I hope you've forgiven us for that whole 'greasy long hair' fiasco we had earlier in the year.
How can I forgive something that hasn't even been apologized for? Well, it wasn't only that but some of your (and yes, the other Fox's) other comments that actually made me feel I'm not going to come back here... I'm all for friendly banter, but that was something else!

It wouldn't be the same without your wisdom, Rosetta!
Oh thanks, is that an apology then?

To save Rosetta the embarrassment of translating, Perse means Ass in Finnish... make of that what you will.
Thanks, and hi

Right now the Finnish media and consequently the bookmakers are drooling over Gunther & D'Sanz, touting them as winners, really hope they're wrong
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Old 24-11-2016, 09:49
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You liar! You were worse than I was!
Don't make me set the tick-tock crocodile on you, Wendy.

Also, can I just say: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Tick-Tock_the_Crocodile

"Tick-Tock was born several years before the events of Peter Pan, hatching on the shores of Neverland. He was adopted by a fairy named Rosetta, an early ally of Peter Pan's pixie companion Tinker Bell, whom he mistook for his mother."
This could not be more perfect.

How can I forgive something that hasn't even been apologized for? Well, it wasn't only that but some of your (and yes, the other Fox's) other comments that actually made me feel I'm not going to come back here... I'm all for friendly banter, but that was something else!


Oh thanks, is that an apology then?


Thanks, and hi

Right now the Finnish media and consequently the bookmakers are drooling over Gunther & D'Sanz, touting them as winners, really hope they're wrong
Of course I apologise if I upset you! It was just 'friendly banter' that probably went an incy wincy bit too far... I really see the appeal of Gunther's song. It's so odd and creepy but the chorus is killer. Definitely my favourite of the 'novelty' entries.
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Old 24-11-2016, 09:52
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Right now the Finnish media and consequently the bookmakers are drooling over Gunther & D'Sanz, touting them as winners, really hope they're wrong
Well if Finland does not want the honour of hosting in 2018, they would make an excellent choice.
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Old 24-11-2016, 11:35
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Of course I apologise if I upset you! It was just 'friendly banter' that probably went an incy wincy bit too far... I really see the appeal of Gunther's song. It's so odd and creepy but the chorus is killer. Definitely my favourite of the 'novelty' entries.
I second that.

I mean the apology bit, not the Gunther bit.
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Old 24-11-2016, 11:37
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Put me down for 'Circle of Light' too I think. See I can put in a short post!
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Old 24-11-2016, 15:39
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I second that.

I mean the apology bit, not the Gunther bit.
Ok, apologies accepted (although a bit healf-hearted ones)

(The worst bit was your jibe about my "low standards in men", just because I stood up for Michal and didn't join in your bashing of him... That was an actual insult, and couldn't be further from the truth. But hope we can leave all that behind now.)

Must say this is uncannily early for me to emerge from my "Eurovision hibernation" though (or seen from another angle, for entering the Eurovision bubble)... This madness doesn't usually start until January - not sure I can take it for all of 6 months
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Old 24-11-2016, 15:49
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Rumours from Russia
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And of course you all know about the Spice Girls
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Old 24-11-2016, 17:24
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Just had a chance to listen to the Finnish songs. Blackbird is the standout for me but I don't really see them making a dent on the scoreboard whatever they pick tbh They probably hate us now for stealing Saara from them!
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Old 24-11-2016, 17:37
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Ok, apologies accepted (although a bit healf-hearted ones)

(The worst bit was your jibe about my "low standards in men", just because I stood up for Michal and didn't join in your bashing of him... That was an actual insult, and couldn't be further from the truth. But hope we can leave all that behind now.)
I'm NightFox, bitchiness is my forte honey.

Please find my official apology enclosed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkydPOGTJKk
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Old 24-11-2016, 19:13
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It's going to be difficult for Russia to get the right artist this year - they will want to make damn sure they do well in Ukraine but some of their options are banned from entering the country (Valeriya etc) and they also can't send someone inexperienced, because realistically whoever they send could potentially get the worst booing in Eurovision history. Nargiz probably wouldn't be a bad choice with all that in mind.
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Old 24-11-2016, 19:13
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Welcome back rosetta!

You're right, let's leave it all behind now

I'm gonna draw a line under it all and we can all start again for 2017 which I hope is gonna be a great one!

--------------------- <-- that's the line by the way

Latvia had better be good cos I'm going to Riga!

Eurovision had better be good cos I'm going to Kiev!

*gulps*
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Old 24-11-2016, 19:48
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Great to see you back Rosetta.

Perhaps you can tell us how Saara Aalto's involvement with the British X-Factor is seen in Finland. We are all rooting for her on this forum, and she is obviously the best of the acts by some distance.
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Old 24-11-2016, 19:54
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Great to see you back Rosetta.

Perhaps you can tell us how Saara Aalto's involvement with the British X-Factor is seen in Finland. We are all rooting for her on this forum, and she is obviously the best of the acts by some distance.
I'm rooting for Emily
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Old 24-11-2016, 21:01
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Hi, sorry if this is pretty random, but I just want to say that I love Blackbird, Circle of Light, Paradise and Perfect Villain.

Sorry
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Old 24-11-2016, 22:02
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Seen a few people on the ZOSHAL MEEJA posting their #ESC250 votes. What would be your Top 10 OF ALL TIME
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Old 24-11-2016, 22:09
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Seen a few people on the ZOSHAL MEEJA posting their #ESC250 votes. What would be your Top 10 OF ALL TIME
The year really is flying. Annual ESC 250 chat already. Can we all join forces and finally topple Loreen's persistent reign? Either troll it with something like Silvia Night or put our 12s on something that could genuinely dethrone her like ILWAC?
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Old 24-11-2016, 22:13
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The year really is flying. Annual ESC 250 chat already. Can we all join forces and finally topple Loreen's persistent reign? Either troll it with something like Silvia Night or put our 12s on something that could genuinely dethrone her like ILWAC?
It's been a really strange year, hasn't it? Maybe it's just me...

I say everyone should campaign for Greta to get the justice she deserves. Loreen similarities n all.
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Old 24-11-2016, 22:16
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It's been a really strange year, hasn't it? Maybe it's just me...

I say everyone should campaign for Greta to get the justice she deserves. Loreen similarities n all.
Now there's an idea!
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Old 24-11-2016, 22:18
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The year really is flying. Annual ESC 250 chat already. Can we all join forces and finally topple Loreen's persistent reign? Either troll it with something like Silvia Night or put our 12s on something that could genuinely dethrone her like ILWAC?
Maybe we should see who wins the current competition and all vote for that song?
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Old 24-11-2016, 23:06
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I'm rooting for Emily
There's always one. Nearly everyone is rooting for Saara.
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Old 24-11-2016, 23:07
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It's been a really strange year, hasn't it? Maybe it's just me...

I say everyone should campaign for Greta to get the justice she deserves. Loreen similarities n all.
I could get on board with that!
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