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[SquiddyCracker]

The Swedish entries are always over-hyped whenever they go classic/modern europop

I'm betting on the old russian ladies personally.

Haha, and Jedward again!

 

[GCX]

I still think Iceland's 2008 entry was robbed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYkhR8idx8U

It's so goddamn cheesy but I really like the choreography and the chemistry between the singers.

 

[bjaelke]

The Danish contribution is so bland this year. Can't really get excited for it :/

 

[Manager]

Anyway, Swedish chick kinda sounds like Beyonce.

....

What?!

 

[DECK'ARD]

The most robbed was the UK in 1996:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbnqPOroBU

It was a WMD of a Eurovision song, couldn't get any cheesier or more catchy. Ticked every box, then added more boxes and ticked them as well.

ROBBED.

 

[Souldriver]

The most robbed was the UK in 1996:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbnqPOroBU

It was a WMD of an Eurovision song, couldn't get any cheesier or more catchy. Ticked every box, then added more boxes and ticked them as well.

ROBBED.

Take solace in the fact that it was an actual hit in many European countries, something even most Eurovision winners can't say.

 

[Chuckie]

As a person from the Netherlands, I have absolutely no idea who "Joan Franka" is.
Never even heard her name before, but apparently she's representing my country.

Shows how much we care, I guess. I'm staying for the .gif's.

Lol, don't you read newspapers? It has been all over them... especially the fact she is wearing a Native American feather..thing... and that she was 'threatened' by some Native American organisation.

 

[Zeppelin]

The most robbed was the UK in 1996:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbnqPOroBU

It was a WMD of a Eurovision song, couldn't get any cheesier or more catchy. Ticked every box, then added more boxes and ticked them as well.

ROBBED.

I had no idea that was ESC song.

 

[GCX]

When Finland hosted the Eurovision there was a little TV program where a few songwriters wrote "the perfect Eurovision song" using every possible cliche in the book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4IIIxjsMvw

lol

 

[Raelson]

Our song (Sweden) is actually pretty damn good. No bias!

 

[DECK'ARD]

I had no idea that was ESC song.

And it only came 8th!

We gave up for years after that, Terry Wogan especially was not happy with the voting antics.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

When Finland hosted the Eurovision there was a little TV program where a few songwriters wrote "the perfect Eurovision song" using every possible cliche in the book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4IIIxjsMvw

lol

Eurovision is so bad that you can't even tell parodies from actual entries.

 

[fanboi]

Our song (Sweden) is actually pretty damn good. No bias!

 

[Damon Bennet]

OMGGGGGGGGGGG

I wanted to make this thread (like my buddy and me last year) so badly.
But I wanted to wait until tomorrow, because not all songs have been revealed, but its ok you were faster. Love eurovision.

 

[DECK'ARD]

OMGGGGGGGGGGG

I wanted to make this thread (like my buddy and me last year) so badly.
But I wanted to wait until tomorrow, because not all songs have been revealed, but its ok you were faster. Love eurovision.

I think the UK unveils its Engelbert Humperdinck WMD on Monday.

 

[Wiseblade]

I always wondered why we (The UK) have never just thrown a bunch of money at Tom Jones to enter and clean house. I guess Engelbert Humperdink is close enough. and probably a lot cheaper.

I'm assuming Ireland are sending Jedward again because they can't afford to host next year and are actively trying to lose.

 

[DECK'ARD]

I always wondered why we (The UK) have never just thrown a bunch of money at Tom Jones to enter and clean house. I guess Engelbert Humperdink is close enough. and probably a lot cheaper.

I'm assuming Ireland are sending Jedward again because they can't afford to host next year and are actively trying to lose.

After the Gina G fiasco we just gave up even trying to take it half-seriously.

I think we're trying extra hard this year because of the Olympics and the Jubilee, Rule Britannia and all that

 

[Lagspike_exe]

top youtube comment for the russian entry is hilarious

I lol'd as well.

 

[Peru]

After the Gina G fiasco we just gave up even trying to take it half-seriously.

I think we're trying extra hard this year because of the Olympics and the Jubilee, Rule Britannia and all that

You've taken it quite seriously the past five years, sending big names on lobby trips around Europe. Did quite well last year, though.

 

[Wiseblade]

After the Gina G fiasco we just gave up even trying to take it half-seriously.

I think we're trying extra hard this year because of the Olympics and the Jubilee, Rule Britannia and all that

I can tell. Except we should have done this last year. Our song was good, but not exactly guaranteed points. Although I hate to think how much frivolous "culture" crap London would end up with if we hosted the Olympics and ESC months from each other.

 

[Doomshine]

I'm looking forward to another year where swedish journalists hype up their own entry as the best and then proceed to calling the competition a joke, complain about block voting e.t.c. and then pretend to not care when they, yet again, don't win.

Ok to be honest I haven't read anything this year, but that's usually what happens.

Either way, I can't wait. Eurovision never fails to entertain.

 

[Damon Bennet]

This is germany's act.

written by jamie cullum:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzMye6AV8BQ

 

[DECK'ARD]

You've taken it quite seriously the past five years, sending big names on lobby trips around Europe. Did quite well last year, though.

Yeah the 'don't give a toss' phase lasted about 10 years, entering some truly horrible things while Terry Wogan got increasingly drunk and angry at the voting patterns during the shows.

We finally got bored of that, and they started sorting out the voting, but not before Terry couldn't take it anymore and quit

 

[Zutroy]

....

What?!

Not so much it the chorus, more in the verses. Particularly in the lower tones of her voice.

 

[Exterminieren]

I'm assuming Ireland are sending Jedward again because they can't afford to host next year and are actively trying to lose.

We need to hear them singing My Lovely Horse for me to be convinced.

 

[Ventilaator]

Two Estonian comedians held an entire fake Eurovision contest where they sang all the entries, each of which was a specific cliche.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRah1Zt3I-Y

This is probably the only one where the joke plays to a foreign audience, but this was also easily my favourite. A song like that shows up at least once per year.

 

[Kurtofan]

The French contribution hahahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOor4tVVJcM

 

[DECK'ARD]

The French contribution hahahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOor4tVVJcM

Makes me think of water torture for some reason.

 

[Antagon]

As a person from the Netherlands, I have absolutely no idea who "Joan Franka" is.
Never even heard her name before, but apparently she's representing my country.

Shows how much we care, I guess. I'm staying for the .gif's.

Craziest thing is that Spinvis actually said a couple of years back that he wanted to go Eurovision. Since then we had Sieneke, The Toppers, The 3J's, Hind and now Joan Franka. He hasn't even been invited by the TROS. The station is really the epitome of bad taste.

 

[Phantast2k]

I never really follow eurovision much but I fucking love this year's song from us, video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Yzw09JcZHXc

(...)

I like it. Balkans stuff is always cool if it's NOT the usual metro-sexual guy/"sexy" chick..
Bosnia 2008 - never forget. NEVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_tspk1ifFI

This is germany's act.

written by jamie cullum:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzMye6AV8BQ

ugh..

 

[Negaiido]

Maybe I'm not reading well but why are those countries automatically in the final?

 

[Kurtofan]

Maybe I'm not reading well but why are those countries automatically in the final?

Because they pay for most of the show.

 

[Peru]

San Marino's song of choice is a hymn to facebook http://youtu.be/0kQBEzzFRBs

 

[Kurtofan]

San Marino's song of choice is a hymn to facebook http://youtu.be/0kQBEzzFRBs

cringeworthy.

 

[Petrichor]

Out of the songs I've heard, Euphoria has it in the bag. The song is immediate and catchy and loreen's performance style memorable and distinctive.

Spain should do well too, but I can't see anyone catching loreen. If the russian song was better they may have a chance but I can't see them winning on novelty alone.

 

[DefectiveReject]

Humperdink and Jedward. . . . Troll to the Max!!!!

 

[Hieberrr]

I'm not even in Europe, but I have to say Euphoria has this locked up!

 

[Sickboy007]

San Marino's song of choice is a hymn to facebook http://youtu.be/0kQBEzzFRBs

Better than the italian choice (which is not the one in the OP).

 

[GCX]

Better than the italian choice (which is not the one in the OP).

It's this one, right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7B2Z0E35mw

Why are there like a million videos on Youtube saying it's that "Per Sempere" song? I got fooled.

San Marino's song of choice is a hymn to facebook http://youtu.be/0kQBEzzFRBs

Hahaha this is hilarious. There's something really scary about her and the way she stares at me.

 

[Damon Bennet]

The French contribution hahahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOor4tVVJcM

i think its ok. i dont like the french-english míx, but I think it could've been much worse

 

[Kurtofan]

It's this one, right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7B2Z0E35mw

Why are there like a million videos on Youtube saying it's that "Per Sempere" song? I got fooled.

They changed their choice.

 

[Phonomezer]

Why hello there Italy and Serbia.

 

[Alrus]

That russian song is awful, they're not even singing in sync. The only reason it gets attention is because it's sung by a bunch of old ladies.

Belgium with yet another boring ballad too =/

i think its ok. i dont like the french-english míx, but I think it could've been much worse

Still, it's neither good nor bad enough to be enjoyable. Just really bland.

 

[Jokab]

Sverige vinner.

Ja.

 

[Starfish_Oxide]

Enjoy Jedward motherfuckers.

Ireland's way to say fuck you to Europe.

 

[Phantast2k]

San Marino's song of choice is a hymn to facebook http://youtu.be/0kQBEzzFRBs

I don't think she's even on fb (at least I couldn't find a "Valentina Monetta" in San Marino).
Does anyone else want cybersex?

 

[Joni]

Hope it's another good year like 2010. Still have Thunder & Lightning (Bosnia), Satellite (Germany) and We Could Be The Same (Turkey) on my iPod. And then you still had Jessy Matador's song which was excellent for soccer, Tom Dice for Belgium and probably a couple of other nice songs I have forgotten.

Belgium entry for 2012: Would You by Iris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTMLb_mIwjw

 

[Fudgepuppy]

What Sweden is ranked highest? No wonder my family always goes on about how amazing it is.

 

[dude]

Me and friends have a tradition of watching the ESC, it's the best comedy on TV these days.
But this year, our (Israel) song is actually pretty awesome! They picked a pretty cool indie band called Izabo, of light internet fame for some cool music videos they did.

here's the song, Time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFNufT1B-GE

Too bad we'll place in the bottom 5 places

 

[The Anti-Monitor]

Spanish here. I don't know anyone from here who cares about this, I don't think anyone really knows who's supposed to represent us. Our best representative ever was a muthafuckin comedian with a plastic guitar.