11 replies to this topic

[Time_Traveller]

Well done Azerbaijan with 221 points, sad we were 11th and Ireland beat us in 8th place., Thought Blue would of done better but Jedward were better though.

[Chronomaster]

Jedward were perfect for this cheesefest, I guess. Blue was just bog standard pop.

[Caiman]

It's a load of tosh isn't it but good fun in parts. I especially enjoyed Moldova's insane entry, and was glad to see it grabbing its fair share of the points

[jjf3]

Is this EU American Idol??? I am so confused!!!!

[Shimmy]

Not really. It's where each country in Europe chooses the best song anyone from that country has sang in the year, and then they go up against each other in what can only be described as the Olympics of music. The best of the best of the best, going up against each other to decide what is scientifically and without doubt the greatest and most incredible song produced in the entirety of Europe for that year. It's incredibly competitive and in many respects its one of the biggest events of the year. Sort of like the world cup but bigger.

[Zachemc2]

Sort of like the world cup but bigger.

Really? I've never heard of it until now.

[jjf3]

I guess its only EU I've never heard of it in america either, although I try to avoid reality type tv shows

[mic of orion]

Not really. It's where each country in Europe chooses the best song anyone from that country has sang in the year, and then they go up against each other in what can only be described as the Olympics of music. The best of the best of the best, going up against each other to decide what is scientifically and without doubt the greatest and most incredible song produced in the entirety of Europe for that year. It's incredibly competitive and in many respects its one of the biggest events of the year. Sort of like the world cup but bigger.

not exactly, its dismal song competition where anyone an submit a song, for national song completion which is held about 5 months before the main event, than public has a chance to televote and choose a song that will represent that country on the Eurovision grand final, in UK its called Song for Europe and is hosted by Graham Norton, in past it was hosted by Terry Wogan who grew sick and tiered of political voting. Anyways all songs in it are shite, and nobady listens to that nonsense apart few die hard eurovison song fans.

Evryone i know hates it bc of political voting and songs are really shite.

[Time_Traveller]

Well done Sweden with 372 , looks like the UK and Ireland were rubbish this year and sad we can't can't get any good singers to have in the Eurovision.

[Saradus]

Eurovision is a good watch if you've got a load of mates over, a load of beer and snacks and you're ready to watch some proper cheesy music. This isn't really reality TV cause it's a show that only comes on once a year and it's been going on for decades. Each country performs their piece (tons of cheesy ones, a couple of good ones and some just completely weird). Then representatives from each of the European countries votes at the end of the night.

Also I think most of ABBA's fame started due to their entry in Eurovision. Some other well-known artists like Cliff Richard and Celine Dion have also represented their country in Eurovision.

Edited by Saradus, 26 May 2012 - 11:16 PM.

[Italian Ufo]

It is not big here in Italy but last summer I was in Bosnia-Herzigovina to do resech and it was just insane!

[Mr.Dillham]

<sup>Sweden kicked your sorry asses .

Concerning well know artists, don't forget on Johnny Logan, who has won three times .</sup>

Edited by Mr.Dillham, 27 May 2012 - 10:02 AM.