JasraLantill Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I only just saw this thread... and wow... so many negative comments. Yes, I realise that not everyone likes the Eurovision contest, but puhleeze... what a way to rain on someone's parade, guys. -.- So congratulations, Igyman! Your country won, and it's right that you should be proud of it. Good on Marija! And I hear that this is the first non-English song that has won the contest, too. Well done! I didn't watch the entire Eurovision broadcast last night, but I did see some of it and saw the winning highlights on the news this morning. I agree that the voting does appear to be largely political these days (with everyone voting for their neighbours) but the fact is that Serbia won and they'll be hosting the contest for next year. So, good on them! I will say that I thought the UK's entry was a bit 'cheesy' (especially their 70's style flight attendant costumes) but that didn't surprise me in the least. Maybe if they had had a strong singer like Marija, they would have placed a bit higher in the voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I never saw Eurovision as that much of a big thing. The UK purposely sends appalling bands into it for some as of yet unexplained reason which is why 99% of the country does not take it seriously. The reason is that 99% of this country is full of numbwits... I will say that I thought the UK's entry was a bit 'cheesy' (especially their 70's style flight attendant costumes) but that didn't surprise me in the least. Maybe if they had had a strong singer like Marija, they would have placed a bit higher in the voting. A bit? I've seen American Cheeseburgers with less cheese going on than the UK entry this year, you can plain out say it: It sucked! lol Maybe it's because the people who decided who goes to Eurovision are those tools at Blue Peter lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasraLantill Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 A bit? I've seen American Cheeseburgers with less cheese going on than the UK entry this year, you can plain out say it: It sucked! lol Hey, I was trying to be polite about it. Maybe it's because the people who decided who goes to Eurovision are those tools at Blue Peter lol Hmm, maybe next year the UK can send the Blue Peter presenters and they can sing their theme song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 lol I think Serbia has been through enough, no need to send that to them that's just cruel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk102 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Ok, I'll represent that population of the Americans who have never heard of this. So this competition was something like American Idol meets World Cup except you have to actually write the song? Okay, well congratulations Serbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoffe Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Ok, I'll represent that population of the Americans who have never heard of this. So this competition was something like American Idol meets World Cup except you have to actually write the song? Wikipedia is your friend. It's an annual event that's become something of a tradition over the years. Each country select a song (usually via national contest) written for the occasion, which is then competing against the songs of the other European countries in the international final. They used to be judged and voted on by juries in each of the countries, but that's handled by tele-voting instead now. It's usually a pretty widely ridiculed event where the quality of the songs and artists are often questioned, though since the final often have hundreds of millions of viewers each year it's still going strong regardless, and some rather famous groups caught the public eye by participating (ABBA for example) The songs are usually schlager, pop or ballads, but lately there have been some more rock-oriented songs competing. Most notable last year's winners, the Finnish monster metal group Lordi with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". This year a more traditional ballad won the show though, as mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk102 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 That's what I gathered. It's surprised me to read how long this had been running. I guess American apathy is high, or Eurovision isn't globally influential, or both. (Or I'm just ill-informed... good possibility there too...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentScope001 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Maybe it's due to the fact that America is not in Europe? Congrats Serbia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The songs are usually schlager, pop or ballads, but lately there have been some more rock-oriented songs competing. Most notable last year's winners, the Finnish monster metal group Lordi with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". This year a more traditional ballad won the show though, as mentioned. Lordi was pwnage, me and my fiancée even made a Finnish flag before the competition started, and for once the best act won... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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