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I just have a mental image of Engelbert doing the crab dance.
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Shimmering across the stage with hair in his face, choking on fake snow.
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Really I think we need a song with some kind of impact that lends itself to good staging. LIke, you only need to look down the song title list of our last few entries to see how generic they ultimately are:
Love Will Set You Free Believe In Me Children of the Universe Still in Love With You You're Not Alone SO BORING I'm asleep. Nothing pops. Rhythm Inside popped. LoveWave popped. We need to stop trying to appeal to everyone with nice, safe stuff because that clearly doesn't work for us OR anyone else. Either that or send a well known name but fat chance of that. |
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I think at his age choking on fake snow would be enough to finish him off.
![]() I thought the excitement of the Catherine Wheel's on stage was going to be too much to handle. Anyway. He shall be forever known as Englebert Dinklehump (Thanks Lynda) ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsMHYAp4trw |
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Does anybody know (either those who went to the arena or otherwise) how Dami got down from her box so quickly. Did she jump??
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Really I think we need a song with some kind of impact that lends itself to good staging. LIke, you only need to look down the song title list of our last few entries to see how generic they ultimately are:
Love Will Set You Free Believe In Me Children of the Universe Still in Love With You You're Not Alone ![]() Next year, I do hope they send something that really stands out (and not in a bad way, like ElectroVelvet) I want something like Love Injected. |
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Does anybody know (either those who went to the arena or otherwise) how Dami got down from her box so quickly. Did she jump??
![]() If you look closely enough on the tv version, when it switches to drone-cam you can just make out the run in to free Dami. ![]() When it went wrong. ![]() https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Ub...youtu.be&t=117 |
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They need to repeat what they did in 1992 and 1993. Pick a star performer (but a credible one) and get them to sing 4 songs written by a credible writer and composer and we get to choose which one we like. When they did this in 1992 and 1993 we came second both times. They must be able to persuade someone to perform and someone to write. But I guess it depends on whether the BBC actually care that much. It's a huge entertainment show that gives them great ratings. So, they're winners anyway.
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How do we think the rejected entries from our NF would have fared? I think the only one that stood any chance of improving on You're Not Alone's results was Until Tomorrow.
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I'm still waiting for them send something that doesn't have a super cheesy title.
![]() Next year, I do hope they send something that really stands out (and not in a bad way, like ElectroVelvet) I want something like Love Injected. |
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How do we think the rejected entries from our NF would have fared? I think the only one that stood any chance of improving on You're Not Alone's results was Until Tomorrow.
Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TfsCCNHDt4 |
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How do we think the rejected entries from our NF would have fared? I think the only one that stood any chance of improving on You're Not Alone's results was Until Tomorrow.
We need confident performers, professionals. Bianca was as close as we got to that this year. |
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Not a chance, imo. There's a reason they bombed out once they performed but we're the favourites beforehand.
We need confident performers, professionals. Bianca was as close as we got to that this year. |
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Alexander Rybak has spoken, little dig at Kirkorov. Quote:
First of all, PLEASE stop talking about politics! This is a SONG contest, and it just so happens that Ukraine and Russia had both good SONGS this year.
Second, I really hate how betting has slowly ruined the fun in Eurovision. I was a betting favorite in 2009, and I hated it back then, too! ESC should not turn into a hype- and popularity-contest, and everyone should be given a fair chance. Belgium, Netherlands, Armenia, Spain amongst others suffered from being underrated in the betting. It will never be fair as long as there is betting. Third, no reason for bitching about the voting system. It's the same 50/50 that has been for years since Moscow 2009. Last year, Italy was the televiewers favorite, but came 3rd because the juries didn't think the song was good enough. Let's face it: The audience will always vote for the best overall impression, while the juries are there to make sure the good songs (which maybe can't afford an expensive show) get a fair chance too. It just happens that Måns had both an amazing song and act. Good for him. So.. WINNER: Ukraine was both a viewer's favorite and a jury favorite. No wonder, because it was a sincere performance that transcended all cultures. And believe me, this victory is VERY important for the future of Eurovision, as people now see that it's possible to win with a serious song. Obviously, I'm not against party songs or power ballads, but I think already next year will be much more diverse because of Jamala's success. Bravo! TELEVOTING WINNER: Россия ПОЗДРАВЛЯЮ! As an artist and composer, I think that pleasing millions of hearts is the most important in Eurovision! And Sergey won the most hearts! Although the juries wanted a more modern song this year, nobody can argue that this guy had the best show! The music was typical Eurovision, but that's why I watch Eurovision! Also, having the richest producer and the most expensive promo campaign and show doesn't help if you don't do a great performance. And Sergey's performance was AMAZING! With a more updated, modern song and some better (please) lyrics, you can definitely win again, both the jury and the people! JURY WINNER: This is hands down the best voice I've ever heard in Eurovision. And since there was no clear winner song this year, I can understand why the jury went for this one. I'm just so happy that when new countries are getting invited to participate in Eurovision, they give their best! Thank you, Australia!!! MY WINNER: Bulgaria! This is what's so fun about Eurovision: people can nag about what should have won, who deserves this and that, but we will always have songs that touch our hearts. And for me, it was suddenly all about Bulgaria. In the end of the final, I was rooting as a mad man for this girl and her catchy song, and now I'm doing my duty as an ESC fan and making my conspiracies about how much more points she would get if she were to sing closer to the end of the program, if the betting sites would not ruin for her, and if Bulgaria was a more popular country in Eurovision. But because of this 4th place, Bulgaria is now taken more seriously, and I really hope we get to see this princess again on the Eurovision stage. Last of all, I'm in love with Petra and Måns. They should have a baby, and call it Metra. Now it's only one year left till the next Eurovision!!! |
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Not sure if this has been posted - Stig Rasta's reaction to Estonia's placing
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Alison Moyet has put her name in the hat! She also tweeted on Sarurday that Malta was her song of the night
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Rybak talks a lot of sense there!
I don't think we've ever discussed betting being a factor before? Could Poland doing so well because of people trying to claim back all the money they placed think Margaret was going to win? Did Russia get all the televotes as so many people had placed money on it? |
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Alexander Rybak has spoken, little dig at Kirkorov.
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Alison Moyet has put her name in the hat! She also tweeted on Sarurday that Malta was her song of the night
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Rybak in common sense shocker and having Poli Pocket as his fav... I think I need to go and have a lie down. Quote:
Not sure if this has been posted - Stig Rasta's reaction to Estonia's placing
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I'm ashamed to agree with Rybak, but I have to
![]() He replied to someone who said the the best singer with the best song should win and "Jamala was really not a good singer" with "I was FAR from the best singer in 2009. Probably means you wouldn't vote for me then...". He's calling Iveta the new Ani Lorak. |
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Not sure if this has been posted - Stig Rasta's reaction to Estonia's placing
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I wish I hadn't found out about how many disgusting comments about Destiny there were on Twitter (calling her a "fat c*nt", saying she looked like Shrek etc.)
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He has covered most issues although avoiding the Polish question.
He replied to someone who said the the best singer with the best song should win and "Jamala was really not a good singer" with "I was FAR from the best singer in 2009. Probably means you wouldn't vote for me then...". He's calling Iveta the new Ani Lorak. |
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