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Is there any point to Eurovision??

Halix
Halix Posts: 2,237
edited February 2019 in Not Sports Related
We pick another no hoper "talent show winner" to sing another crap song written by a useless songwriting team, to represent the most unpopular country in the EU for this contest,  why on earth are we still bothering, and why is it still on the BBC and not Dave or Quest? Oh it makes me so mildly irritated.
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  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    I thought it was pretty good.

    Hope Barnier doesn't get the casting vote!
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,646
    edited February 2019
    Watch the Big Bang Theory instead. A refreshing change from the usual dross.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    Nil points
  • Halix
    Halix Posts: 2,237
    edited February 2019
    carly burn said:
    I thought it was pretty good.

    Hope Barnier doesn't get the casting vote!
    He probably wouldnt have time as he would have to first contact the other 20 odd leaders to ratify his decision and get their approval in principle, they would then have to draft amendments and draw up a new proposal to put before the members for consideration, after the consultation process is complete they could then take their recomendation back to their individual Parliments to sanction his vote, but by then the phone polls would have been closed 11 months.
  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,307
    Greece gives twelve points to Cyprus 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348

    SouthWest_Addicks said:
    Greece gives twelve points to Cyprus 

    Unless the singer/artist is a Turkish cypriot
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,362
    No point whatsoever. It used to be a bit of fun but it’s now reached the point where getting no points is a badge of honour.
    its not really representative of our world beating music scene.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    Bloody foreigners, ruining our Eurovision.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998

  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    Reason why I voted to Leave.


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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,222
    Winds up the corbynistas
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,362
    golfaddick said:
    Reason why I voted to Leave.


    I f that would have been on the table I would have voted leave too.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,195
    Yes. Get your friends round and spend a couple of pleasant hours drinking heavily and laughing at the madness. 
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    It keeps gays and menopausal women happy for a night.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,195
    SantaClaus said:
    It keeps gays and menopausal women happy for a night.
    Oi!
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    SantaClaus said:
    It keeps gays and menopausal women happy for a night.
    I thought that was 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    I'm just hoping that we get classic performances like the 2014 Polish entry.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tVOxxFc2QQ
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    edited February 2019
    I used to watch it in the days of Sandie, Lulu and Cliff but then I was young carefree and foolish.

    Haven’t watched it for years, so I presume not, particularly as we seem to be very embarrassing at it.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,024
    Swerved this programme for years, dismissing it as dross. Last year I was stuck in a country pub with nowhere else to go and this on in the bar. Quite enjoyed it.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    edited February 2019
    100% camp fest. Not watched it for years but got sucked in last year and found it morbidly fascinating. Songs are in the main horrific but the backstage shenanigans are pure europop gold. Graham Norton and his comments are perfect.
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  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,646
    100% camp fest.
    Sucked in.
    Graham Norton.

    Yikes!

  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,208
    It’s so crass that it’s funny. I’m sure that most are taking the piss to avoid hosting the event that costs £millions to produce. It’s only the rich countries or those that want to promote their country make an effort. 

    Try watching it without the sound - it’s just as good!
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,334
    Terry Wogan’s sarcasm was funny for a while but @Uboat is right it makes for a fun evening if you drink enough and watch the mayhem unfold 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    It’s a laugh, what’s not to like. Yes the songs are mostly crap but absurdly funny and the highlight is the bizarre voting. 
  • vff
    vff Posts: 6,881
    The voting is ridiculous. Adele singing her finest or the Beatles riding from the grave and back to their peak best & UK would still be the lower quarter of the board. The songs can be funny to watch for a short time if you have had a few drinks but the whole spectacle is grotesque in general.
  • addick05
    addick05 Posts: 2,348
    Absolute dross. I'm amazed how the Europeans take it so seriously! Let's face it, British pop music is arguably the best in the World. Can anyone (other than a music geek) name a world class European act?

    (Ducks below parapet, tin hat on)
  • addick05
    addick05 Posts: 2,348
    golfaddick said:
    Reason why I voted to Leave.


    That's as good a reason as any.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,599
    I’m not sure, so will be watching it and making my mind up
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    In my teens for duke of Edinburgh award me and a mate used to run a disco for kids with various disabilities. 

    Every week making your mind up was the biggest floor filler, and we played some fairly decent stuff too. 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    Australia are sending a singer !!!!!!! Wtf

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