The OFFICIAL Eurovision 2004 thread

[agnetha]

Seeing as there's now less than a week before the highlight of the year hits our screens I think I'd better get this started :)

As Turkey's State Minister for Broadcasting says: "This event (Eurovision Song Contest) is even more important then any other political summit or event due to take place in Turkey in the next month, such as the NATO summit in June", a sentiment I'm sure we all agree with ;)

The festivities get off to a start with the semi final (stupid idea, I'm firmly in agreement with Sir Tel on this) on

Wednesday 12th May 20.00 - BBC3 - Semi Final

then

Thursday 13th May 20.30 - BBC3 - Eurovision On Location (also on 00.30 and 03.00 - don't know if these are repeats of the earlier show or not)

Friday 14th May 20.00 - BBC3 - Eurovision On Location (also on 00.30 and 03.40 - don't know if these are repeats of the earlier show or not)

Saturday 15th May 17.25 - BBC1 - Weakest Link: Eurovision Special

and, of course

Saturday 15th May 20.00 - BBC1 - Eurovision Song Contest
:clap: :clap: :clap:

and later on that evening...

Eurovision... A Little Bit More - BBC3 - 23.10/01.50

The German build up has already started with Wunder Gibt Ist Immer Wieder last night on ARD (guess which idiot totally forgot about it :cry: :brickwall any Germans reading this who happened to record it, etc etc :suspect: ) and on NDR tonight we've just had a look at the previews, complete with comments from the likes of Joy Fleming, Gitte, one half of Baccara, Silver Convention and many more, currently on is the 1980 final Ein Lied Fur Den Haag (I won't spoilt it for you but I reckon Katja Ebstein has a good chance ;) ) and later tonight the 1957 final.

No doubt, like last year, commentary will be provided both on here and on IRC (details to be sorted soon) :)

[camaj]

I'll be home for the first time in years but I won't watch the singing bit :gag:

[kjn6371]

Greece are favourites, do you think they stand a chance agnetha?

[agnetha]

Originally posted by kjn6371
Greece are favourites, do you think they stand a chance agnetha?
Rule of thumb is never to take any notice of what the fans say. The fans predicted great things for Cyprus in 1999 and they ended up with 2 points!

As for Greece being favourites, it depends where you heard that. Sakis is a *huge* star in Greece and the Greek seem to think everyone else has heard of him and love him as much as them, hence the Greek bigging up Sakis a lot.

The same has happened with Max (German entrant). He was Stefan Raab's wild card entry and the Germans seem to think he's the best thing since sauerkraut. The song has been a massive hit in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Admittedly he has a very good voice if you like that sort of thing (think a blacker Joe Cocker/Andrew Strong I suppose) but apart from the <del>dreadful screeching</del> heartfelt, soulful 'whoarrrgh' towards the end the song is distinctly average. One of those that will either do really well (top 5) or not much - similar to our entry on that score.

Judging by various messageboards and ignoring regional basis, the favourites seem to be Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Ukraine and maybe Russia. But then again, there are plenty of people who would put those as their least favourites. Time to make up your mind on Saturday I suppose!

[suicidedd]

I've got £20 on the Ukraine, just to give me an interest on the night.

[agnetha]

Originally posted by suicidedd
I've got £20 on the Ukraine, just to give me an interest on the night.
The Ukraine song was the only one to get unanimous thumbs up all round by the various celebs and old contestants on the German preview programme so you never know. I don't think it'll win - my money's on Sweden - £10 each way at 10/1 (which are incredible odds imho) stand to net me £145 - but has a good chance of doing very well.

[agnetha]

Big bump as the semi final is on tonight :clap:

[cjanderson]

does anyone actually watch the singing? i thought it was just the voting that people watched

[Jimmyboy]

I think the safe bet has to go on 1 of the 10 new EU member states as the votes are dictated more by European politics than anything to do with the songs.

Germany's entry is rather spiffing though.

Bit off a crapper I don't get beeb3.

[gagsy]

Mama mia, here we go again...

:)

[agnetha]

Originally posted by cjanderson
does anyone actually watch the singing? i thought it was just the voting that people watched
:oh-hum:

The singing's always worth watching - remember Jemini last year? ( :cry: ) Not to mention XXL in 2000, Sophie Carle in 84, Geraldine in 67...

And clothes - Lydia's horrendous deckchair in 1999 and the fashion disaster that was Barbara Dex in 93 are just two that spring to mind....

So yes, the singing bit is worth watching too. Out of 20-odd songs there's bound to be one or two at least that are actually quite good.

[kjn6371]

Gone for Sweden and Belgium so far, Serbia seems to be getting positive reactions on various polls.

[agnetha]

Originally posted by kjn6371
Gone for Sweden and Belgium so far, Serbia seems to be getting positive reactions on various polls.
Indeed.

I have to say I'm beginning to get a feeling about Cyprus...
*goes to look at odds*

It's probably the most open contest in years with no real outright definite winners - there's a good handful that could do it.

[camaj]

CJ, I only watch the voting.

This semi-final thing is new. I'd imagined it'd just be the weeker countries but it seems we're in it. Is there a chance we won't be on saturdays show?

[Andrew70]

Originally posted by camaj
CJ, I only watch the voting.

This semi-final thing is new. I'd imagined it'd just be the weeker countries but it seems we're in it. Is there a chance we won't be on saturdays show?
We're one of three or four countries that bankroll it every year and thus we are immune from not taking part.
Germany is another.
Agnetha will be along shortly to expand/correct my explanation I'm sure. :)

A.

[kjn6371]

agnetha are the polls usually reliable?

and Sofia Victória from Portugal :norty:.

[agnetha]

Originally posted by kjn6371
agnetha are the polls usually reliable?
:lol:

I site as an example Cyprus 1999. Hot favourite to win by the fans. It ended up limping home with just two points...

And never take any notice of what the national countries say either. Greece and Germany are going to be beside themselves if Sakis and Max don't do really really well on Saturday. And of course the most famous example of this is Germany 1975 (Ein Lied Kann Eine Brucke Sein - Joy Fleming) - one of those classic 'too good for Eurovision' songs, - they still have post mortems of why it did so badly on the night.

[agnetha]

Originally posted by Andrew70
We're one of three or four countries that bankroll it every year and thus we are immune from not taking part.
Germany is another.
Agnetha will be along shortly to expand/correct my explanation I'm sure. :)
:wave:

We're one of the 'Big Four' along with France, Germany and Spain who put the most money into the EBU coffers, and therefore immune to relegation. Probably a good job after last year too...

EDIT - the official website (www.eurovision.tv) has an excellent feed :thumbs:

Oh, and even the Swiss hate their entry. Bring back Celine Dion, that's what I say!

[Andrew70]

I just had a quick look at this on BBC3 and caught the start of the Portuguese entry.

1) No commentary! Where's Terry to make sense of the mayhem?
2) It looks like a 4:3 broadcast with a wide black border all round. Is that right or is my TV set up badly?

A.

[LouBarlow]

Originally posted by Andrew70
I just had a quick look at this on BBC3 and caught the start of the Portuguese entry.

1) No commentary! Where's Terry to make sense of the mayhem?
2) It looks like a 4:3 broadcast with a wide black border all round. Is that right or is my TV set up badly?

A.

Terry can't get sauced-up midweek as he has to do his radio show quite early in the mornings ;)

[jonathan.e]

All hail the Greek! Got a bad case of Ricky Martin hasn’t he?

[agnetha]

Originally posted by Andrew70
I just had a quick look at this on BBC3 and caught the start of the Portuguese entry.

1) No commentary! Where's Terry to make sense of the mayhem?
2) It looks like a 4:3 broadcast with a wide black border all round. Is that right or is my TV set up badly?

1. Soaking up the local hospitality. Paddy O'Connell's a bit crap isn't he?

2. Same on my TV, and a few people have moaned about it on the messageboards

[camaj]

Originally posted by agnetha
:wave:

We're one of the 'Big Four' along with France, Germany and Spain who put the most money into the EBU coffers, and therefore immune to relegation.

I know that, but what about this semi-final thing? Sounded like we were taking part in the semi's and only the top 10 will be on saturday night

[agnetha]

Originally posted by camaj
I know that, but what about this semi-final thing? Sounded like we were taking part in the semi's and only the top 10 will be on saturday night
Ah. Misread it in all the excitement. Seeing as James Fox hasn't performed yet it's a safe bet that we're automatically in the Final ;)

The semi has come about simply because of the sheer numbers of new countries wanting to take part (oh, and probably to make money as well). I'm not sure about it myself - I think I prefer the more straightforward relegation process. It's arguable that the entrants coming from the semis have an advantage as we've already seen the performances so know what to expect, though this could work both ways - imagine the anti-climax had we already seen Bucks Fizz whipping off their skirts before the proper Saturday night Final?

[agnetha]

Abba now (I used to have the dolls)

Nice to see Colin Grigson headbanging too - see, he was heavy metal after all :nuts:

[kjn6371]

Cyprus and the Netherlands added to my bets.

[camaj]

Originally posted by agnetha
imagine the anti-climax had we already seen Bucks Fizz whipping off their skirts before the proper Saturday night Final?

I'd imagine they'd save stunts like that for the final and leave it out of the dress rehearsal (sorry semi final)

[agnetha]

Camaj said
I'd imagine they'd save stunts like that for the final and leave it out of the dress rehearsal (sorry semi final)

Probably not actually due to camera positions, etc. I remember in 1998 Guildo Horn climbed up and down the set and audience and so on in the dress rehersals, so it was hardly spontaneous. I reckon the Sakis performance will be *very* similar on Saturday.


Very brief comments:

One of the best ever stages. Very impressive.

Presenters are less impressive. Though they don't sink to the depths of Denmark's rhyming couplets, they were very unfunny and the man in particular a bit embarrassing. Israel did it better in 1999 and that's not saying much.

Switzerland - dreadful. For one second I thought it could be another Everybody (Estonia 2001 least deserved win ever :gag: ) but thankfully that moment passed.

Israel - bring back the sideways dancing and the backing dancers! David D'or can sing but the song was poor (Ehud Manor should be ashamed) and the vocals just a little too much.

Portugal - not much of a song but performance was good and polished. Surprised it didn't make it.

Malta - Eurovision has to have a bit of cheese and this year it's coming from Malta. Very good performance - had seasoned ESC fans and Malta-dislikers raving. Not sure about the opera tra la la's but otherwise super performance.

Greece - huge disappointment. Sakis is very :norty: but the song is weak and his voice even weaker. Polished dancing, shame he couldn't concentrate on singing more as he was out of breath after the first verse.

Ukraine - Xena!!! :clap: I still think this has more than a whiff of Girls Aloud about it. Not quite as good as everyone has been making out and the performance is a bit distracting (looks more like a interval act) but should do well.

Albania - shock of the night! :eek: Excellent, assured performance. Amjeza oozed charm, sang well and really brought the song out of itself. The best performance of the night was the least staged - says something? Has a look of Martina Hingis to her in these eyes too.

Cyprus - started well but very nasty bad notes towards the end. Will nerves get to her on Saturday?

Estonia - the Kelly Family :gag: sing Sanomi. A bit too experimental and, while it was a decent performance, it wasn't right on the night.

Denmark - well known Latino country :rolleyes: Surprised this didn't qualify to be honest. The singer looked a bit like Bobby Davro, which probably didn't help.

Serbia - powerful. Not my cup of Eurovision tea but could do well.

Netherlands - another surprise. Excellent performance, another Olsen Brothers maybe?

Paddy O'Connell proved he is most certainly not the next Terry Wogan. It was a relief when we lost contact with him for a while.

So - ones to watch on Saturday.... Malta and Albania - both dark horses I reckon. I'll still be voting for my beloved Sweden though :) http://members.lycos.co.uk/agnetha666/swedenflag.gif

[orac]

so... I spotted 3 of ABBA in that short film... where was the dark head one (scuse my lack of name knowledge). Also was the blond one really in it? I thought she was a recluse now? They prob used a bit of CGI

So Paddy O'Connell was his name - well Wogan is much better.. O'Connell was like a more masculine graham norton..

and agnetha... whens Abba - The Movie coming out on DVD? thats fantastic.. great live performances..

[ought]

Does anybody know of a pub in London Town that will be showing the Song Contest?

[Andrew70]

Originally posted by agnetha
[Paddy O'Connell proved he is most certainly not the next Terry Wogan. It was a relief when we lost contact with him for a while.
He did come out with one cracking comment.
I think it was Lithuania and the lad singing had apparently cut his singing teeth as part of a boy band. He sang his song with a few girlies gyrating around him.
The song finishes, cue Paddy:

"Well he's swapped the boys for girls - at least for his performance anyway." :D

Plus he did have the grace to apologise for not being Wogan and assured us that Tel would occupy the seat on Saturday.

A.

[Wezzy]

Caught the first half of this last night but had to tune out - I couldn't sit through more "songs" that went along the lines of "clap your hands, clap your hands", "shake it, shake it, shake it", "na na na na na na..." etc. :|
Watched the Horizon "there's gonna be an ice age in 20 years" programme instead, much less depressing ;)

Ought - 1 or 2 gay venues will probably be showing it, probably King's Arms in Poland St, & Retro Bar off the Strand.

[ought]

Originally posted by Wezzy
Ought - 1 or 2 gay venues will probably be showing it, probably King's Arms in Poland St, & Retro Bar off the Strand.

Mmm, thanks for that... Ideally somewhere straight would be preferable. Surely there is somewhere?

[agnetha]

Originally posted by orac
so... I spotted 3 of ABBA in that short film... where was the dark head one (scuse my lack of name knowledge). Also was the blond one really in it?
Frida isn't dark haried anymore She was the very blonde one in front when Agnetha walked behind.

As much as I love Eurovision - last night the best song was in the interval and over 26 years old ;)

Abba The Movie DVD - tentatively scheduled for 2005. The Swedish Film Institute have finished the restoration of it and other people are currently working on the sound.

[camaj]

I'm really confused now. I thought we were in the semi-final last night but it seems we weren't. Who didn't make it to the final then?

I only heard about the abba thing after it was shown and then forgot about the repeat. Sounded Interesting

[Wezzy]

Originally posted by camaj
I'm really confused now. I thought we were in the semi-final last night but it seems we weren't. Who didn't make it to the final then?
Calling it a semifinal has caused mucho confusion.
Basically, as Agnetha said, the big four - UK, France, Germany & Spain - were guaranteed a place in Saturday's competition. Then the 10(?) countries who got the most points last year were guaranteed, leaving 10 places for all the countries you saw last night to fight over.

Ought - get along to the Retro Bar, it's more mixed really, or "alternative", if you will, & I'll bet they'll be making quite a party out of the event. You won't be raped & you might even enjoy yourself!

[neverland]

I can't help thinking the "semi-final" is a bad idea. The more bizarre stuff (which is what I usually tune in for) is now more likely to get weeded out at this stage, meaning we'll get more sub-Whigfield pop pap, more over-wrought ballads, and less ditties about small hares having small noses when we get to the main event. OK, so I can watch the weird stuff on BBC3, but that means I have to watch it in a little box in the middle of my screen, with no subtitles for the lyrics, and with the barbed comments of Ken Bruce replaced with the semi-coherent ramblings of a toss-pot.

I suppose it's just the latest in a line of poor ideas really though. Surely I'm not the only person who longs for the days of live orchestras and native languages am I?

Anyway, of the ones who got through last night, Ukraine are the country to beat as far as I'm concerned. Who cares if the song was cack? The whole Manowar meats Xena Warrior Princess look was pretty special.

[LouBarlow]

Just found out I'm gonna be out saturday night now, so my plan of getting stoned and enjoying the action is out the window :cry:

Can anyone predict what time the scoring will take place so I can set the VCR?

[agnetha]

Originally posted by neverland
I can't help thinking the "semi-final" is a bad idea. The more bizarre stuff (which is what I usually tune in for) is now more likely to get weeded out at this stage
I agree wholeheartedly. The great thing about Eurovsion has always been the different mix of music, and anything even slightly different and unpalatable to 'normal' tastes is often, if not exactly the best song, the most talked about. Alla Pugacheva, Baby Doll, Fredi & Friends - names that conjure up many emotions for fans, wouldn't have stood a chance in a semi. Mind you, had we had a semi earlier then perhaps we would have been spared Everybody...

Surely I'm not the only person who longs for the days of live orchestras and native languages am I?
You're most certainly not! Though orchestras in the past have occasionally made a pig's ear of a song, it added a certain warmth and charm.

As for the language rule, that's slightly more controversial. There are definitely some countries who have missed out in the past because the language isn't 'nice' sounding (Dutch and Finnish for two). However, badly pronounced English is a hindrance too (anyone know what language Belarus were singing in? :confused: ) and I'd rather hear natural language in a song than strangulated English. Romania seem to have been the worst offenders in recent years... I always felt the different languages gave Eurovision its charm. Now the heart of Eurovision is being ripped out more and more :(

Anyway, of the ones who got through last night, Ukraine are the country to beat as far as I'm concerned.
You know, I'm sensing another Slovenia 2001 - fantastic performances in the semi/rehearsals, everyone raving about it, but on the night just...lacking...something.

Lou - the voting will probably start around 10pm-ish - usually takes an hour, though might take even longer this year.

[agnetha]

:(

After asking in advance, I've been told by the <del>mean and nasty</del> mods that I'm not allowed to publicise an IRC channel / chat room on here due to past abuses with such things by certain people. Doesn't necessarily mean there won't be one mind you :suspect: but it does mean there won't be a direct link in this thread.

[LouBarlow]

Originally posted by agnetha
:(

After asking in advance, I've been told by the <del>mean and nasty</del> mods that I'm not allowed to publicise an IRC channel / chat room on here due to past abuses with such things by certain people. Doesn't necessarily mean there won't be one mind you :suspect: but it does mean there won't be a direct link in this thread.

Eh?

Nazis? :confused:

[LouBarlow]

I'd like to point out that the above post was entirely 100% comical, in case anyone takes offence....

[Andrew70]

5Live spoke to Cheryl Baker this morning and asked her what it was about their song that won it for them.
Her disarmingly honest reply?
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"Velcro. We'd never have won it without the velcro."

A.

[ought]

Originally posted by Wezzy
Ought - get along to the Retro Bar, it's more mixed really, or "alternative", if you will, & I'll bet they'll be making quite a party out of the event. You won't be raped & you might even enjoy yourself!

You really think I will be safe and wont get molested upon entry? ;o) Heh. Looks like it could be my best option so may give it a go..

How are drinks prices? That's always important!

[Wezzy]

Originally posted by ought
How are drinks prices? That's always important!
Pub prices (well central London ones) as far as I can remember - don't drink there myself, but I have been there once or twice.
They def had a Eurovision bash last year, it was in the press.

On the topic,
The Weakest Link on Saturday is a Eurovision special.
edit - Agnetha's already alerted us to this!

[hookbeak]

The co-writer of the british entry (and also producer of the single) is Gary Miller - who it turns out, is my wifes cousin.

I'm virtually eurovision royalty !

[agnetha]

Originally posted by Andrew70
"Velcro. We'd never have won it without the velcro."
...and, in what would later be called 'the Delia Smith effect', sales of velcro shot up the Monday afterwards. Absolutely true by the way.

The skirt ripping off probably did win it for Bucks Fizz (but who's complaining as it's the UK :clap: ) I seem to recall Germany were the favourites in 1981 and Making Your Mind Up was considered fun but a bit throwaway. In retrospect, Johnny Blue (the German song, sung by Lena Valaitis, then wife of German ubermeister Ralph Siegel I believe) is probably a more quality song but it came second and the rest is (very proud UK) history.

[orac]

removed..

perhaps a bit bad taste..

[agnetha]

REMOVED


*cough*

:suspect: :thumbs:

You can't say you weren't warned...
It's a fair cop... :oh-hum:

[NicolaUK]

Austria.....ouch!

[HaloMan]

At least you can't accuse Austria for being homophobic...

[LouBarlow]

Yay my night out was cancelled so I can enjoy this feast of musical talent in all it's magnificence! :doh: :p

[jonathan.e]

Pants so far. We need another Guido :nuts:

Semi final was better.

[michlob]

When will the UK's 'effort' be performed? ie what number
Tar

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by LouBarlow
Yay my night out was cancelled so I can enjoy this feast of musical talent in all it's magnificence! :doh: :p

You know it makes sense :lol:

[mrsteve]

Austria were monkeyboys, Norway....zzzz........

Now France weren't bad last year.

Did Terry just say "baldy woman on stilts"?

Omigod:eek:

Steve

[agnetha]

France - the woman on stilts does not look very safe, does she?

What were they thinking... :oh-hum:

[jonathan.e]

From now on no musical performance will be complete without a slaphead on stilts. :cuckoo: Not since the days of Howard Jones’ monkey has someone been so pointlessly employed on stage.

[Andrew70]

As I said elsewhere, Austria ripped off a Westlife song.

[NicolaUK]

Stilt bird's a bit lollopy :nuts:

[jonathan.e]

Nice totty on the violin.

Song’s a dirge though.

[agnetha]

Julie from Malta - the ******* child of a fat Mel C and Tyne Daly...

[NicolaUK]

It's Aqua!

[mrsteve]

Serbia needed Demis Rousos on vocals, liven it up a bit....

Steve

[jonathan.e]

Uh-oh: Thunderthighs and Rob Schneider are on.

[Wolfman]

Oh god this is baaaad...even for the Eurovision....

[NicolaUK]

Scrub that it's Kylie + Jason Rousos

[thomasc1982]

She looks like Kelly Brook but after many many many many incidents with the ugly stick..or is it just me?

[jonathan.e]

I’d like to see her do that gargling a pint.....

[mrsteve]

Malta is the best so far. Terrible, but a proper Eurovision song.

Steve

[NicolaUK]

:lol: :lol: Why did she just go all falsetto?!

[Andrew70]

Originally posted by NicolaUK
:lol: :lol: Why did she just go all falsetto?!
to try and disctract you from the rest of her?

[redmosquito]

Dam I forgot about this, had to quickly switch the Mars Volta off and whack the tv volume up, can't miss this musical feast, whens the voting start.

:thumbs:

[thomasc1982]

Shane Ritchie on guitar?

[NicolaUK]

Actually apart from the backing this one isn't too bad :suspect:

[jonathan.e]

Somewhere in the Netherlands a kebab shop is short handed tonight.

[NicolaUK]

I take that back :lol:

[mrsteve]

Combover!!!

[jonathan.e]

It’s Fish of Marillion after major Liposuction!

[redmosquito]

its the german will young :gag:

This german one is vile dross.

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by mrsteve
Combover!!!

He'd look better with a hat.

And now they're screwing with his sound :nuts:

[HaloMan]

The German entry is really good. Shame the guy looks like a total idiot.

[Andrew70]

Sir Steve Redgrave, five times olympic medal winner and now eurovision entrant.

[jonathan.e]

More hair joining his monobrow than on his head.

[NicolaUK]

He started off ok but is falling apart with the noteholding skills!

[agnetha]

The Albanian girl has a smile like Martina Hingis. I hope this does well - was one of the pleasant surprises of the semi and it's a nice feelgood pop song

[jonathan.e]

See - A tablecloth can make a nice dress.

[thomasc1982]

I too am surprised Albania got past the semis!

[HaloMan]

"You make me feel"... like I want to puke up.

[redmosquito]

What you talking about, the german one was the worst so far, the worst type of crap, trying to be all soulfull :gag:

Now Albania, this is more like it :thumbs:

[NicolaUK]

That's cos her mouth's big enough to stick a tennis racquet in!

[jonathan.e]

"You make me feel the image of you"

WTF is that supposed to mean?

[jonathan.e]

Xena up next.

[agnetha]

Originally posted by jonathan.e
"You make me feel the image of you"

WTF is that supposed to mean?
Well, it's better than your Albanian I presume.

Now Xena :clap: I still have a Slovenia 2001 feel about this

[thomasc1982]

THis is :nuts: :clap: :lol:

[NicolaUK]

Holy crap!

[thomasc1982]

Go Go Go Wild Dancers :notworthy :notworthy

[HaloMan]

Ukraine's entry scares me. :eek: Words can't describe how bad it is. What the hell were they thinking?

[mrsteve]

Stap me, they've started riverdancing!

Steve

[NicolaUK]

It's Girls Aloud gone cavegirl :lol:

[Coolio]

Oh dear, the missus is slipping off her chair at the sight of the Xena wannabe :oh-hum:

[jimjam]

What in the hell :eek:

[redmosquito]

Wow Ukraine is absolutly amazing, this has gotta win :notworthy

[agnetha]

Originally posted by HaloMan
Ukraine's entry scares me. :eek: Words can't describe how bad it is. What the hell were they thinking?
Watch it, she';ll get you with her Chakram if she hears you

[NicolaUK]

That man has a whip :eek:

[HaloMan]

Originally posted by mrsteve
Stap me, they've started riverdancing!

Steve

Riverdance + Xena Warrior Princess + Enya - any taste or decency = Ukraine's entry

[jonathan.e]

Originally posted by agnetha
Well, it's better than your Albanian I presume.

Flas vetëm pak Shqip.

[jonathan.e]

Is he sporting a syrup?

[thomasc1982]

:help: This has to be the worst yet, surely

[Porsmond]

Is he sporting a syrup?

I thought that, it does look a bit dodgy :suspect:

Anyone else think this too

[NicolaUK]

I wondered where John Leslie was hiding!

[redmosquito]

God whats this crap, was getting better untill this came on, nah it wasnt as bad as germany.

[thomasc1982]

HAHAHAHA :eek: :eek:

[thomasc1982]

I lying, Im late, Im loosing my weight :nuts:

[NicolaUK]

:notworthy @ Bosnia

[jimjam]

And the camp award goes to........

[mrsteve]

"I'm just a Bosnian girlyboy!!

[nsb]

BWAAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAAAA

This one is tragic

[redmosquito]

:lol:

Now this is more like it, i bow down in fornt of bosnia and whatever :notworthy

[HaloMan]

Bosnia & Hertzithingy aren't homophobic either. I recognise parts of the song from other songs though...

[agnetha]

Originally posted by jimjam
And the camp award goes to........
If, god help us, Adam Rickett ever resurrects his pop career he could do worse than cover this

[jonathan.e]

Ripping off Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder’s Hot Stuff and I Feel Love. :nono:

[NicolaUK]

Who put Spock on the stage?

[jonathan.e]

Eddie Munster’s back.

[thomasc1982]

Istambul Woman :lol:

[NicolaUK]

Hello, hello Istanbul :lol:

[morleyian]

:lol: @ Terry. He's a legend :notworthy

[Q]

Terry Wogan is the star of eurovision,always is always will be:thumbs:

[mrsteve]

Originally posted by jonathan.e
Ripping off Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder’s Hot Stuff and I Feel Love. :nono:

I feel your pain but at least they are ripping off something different.

Steve

PS - is the male compere wearing false comedy ears?

[WiggyWog]

What would this show be without Wogan :lol:

[jonathan.e]

Wogan :notworthy

[agnetha]

Thomas Anders :( :oh-hum: Bring back Axel Bulthaupt I say

[HaloMan]

Re: Belgium. Nice to know one of the Cheeky Girls has got employment as a backing dancer.

[jonathan.e]

Now this is EUROOOOOOOOO!!!!

[NicolaUK]

Belgium = Nil points?

[agnetha]

Xandee - slightly less feminine than Dana International....
NicolaUK - Belgium is (or was) one of the favourites

[jonathan.e]

Nipple!

[jonathan.e]

Drummer clearly couldn’t be arsed. Did he come straight from the match?

[jonathan.e]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Coolio]

whats the incredible hulk and avril lavigne doing on eurovision?

[nsb]

Avril

[thomasc1982]

Ignoring the coloured er...dancers

:norty: :norty:

[LouBarlow]

Some swinging totty this year!

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by agnetha
Xandee - slightly less feminine than Dana International....
NicolaUK - Belgium is (or was) one of the favourites

My other half asked if she was a transvestite.

Favourite, no way :lol:

[jonathan.e]

There‘s a decent tune here but she’s killing it.

[agnetha]

Well, we've had "mongolian nose flute", now it's the turn of distracting backing dancers... not had "echoes of the soukh" yet but there's still time

[mrsteve]

I wonder if she's noticed the body paint up her arm....

[NicolaUK]

Russia doesn't look at all comfortable...and she needs a good wash!

[Porsmond]

Very Nive Totty I must say :norty: but why the half naked dancers :gag:

[Q]

now it would be funny if russia fell over

[Coolio]

why did she just grab him?

[jonathan.e]

This guy really lurves himself.

[NicolaUK]

Bring on the tigers.

[Andrew70]

This chap based his outfit on the Princess Leia starwars figure.

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by jonathan.e
This guy really lurves himself.

You're kidding :lol:

[HaloMan]

And for my next trick... I will make this chair disappear! WHILE SINGING!

[LouBarlow]

Elvis crossed with that bearded Ferreira brother from Eastenders?

[agnetha]

Originally posted by LouBarlow
Elvis crossed with that bearded Ferreira brother from Eastenders? I was thinking he had a slight look of Asian Prince ;)

[jonathan.e]

We’ve given up on songs now and are just repeating 3 phrases over and over?

[jonathan.e]

Watch out for the Bucks Fizz moment.

[mrsteve]

Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive!

[LouBarlow]

Coulda splashed out on some new Wranglers ffs!

[NicolaUK]

This is more like it :D

[agnetha]

Originally posted by jonathan.e
Watch out for the Bucks Fizz moment.
But this is cheap and tacky whereas Bucks Fizz' s strip was classy :nuts:

[jonathan.e]

Those metal pants must really chafe.

[redmosquito]

Oh god, this is really bad this song, weve lost the heady heights of bosnia and ukaraine and are onto this rubbish.

[NicolaUK]

Yay Bucks Fizz.

[thomasc1982]

has been a good night in the :norty: department

[Andrew70]

It's last year all over again.
All the blooming contestants are wearing white.

[LouBarlow]

Is the un-ironed white-chino-suit look back in then?

[Q]

come in on this 45 mins in so have I missed much,Xena was the 1st one I saw:thumbs:

[HaloMan]

Iceland-man obviously can't be arsed singing anymore... he's just speaking the goddamn song.

[NicolaUK]

Icelandic passion :nuts:

[jonathan.e]

Turd.

[Porsmond]

what is this bloke like :lol: :lol:

NEXT

[mrsteve]

The Icelandic guy kinda reminds me of Schmeichel, but without the big red nose.

[thomasc1982]

Anyone remember the Father Ted ep...this song reminds me of that

[agnetha]

Originally posted by Q
come in on this 45 mins in so have I missed much,Xena was the 1st one I saw:thumbs:
Not really, a French woman on stilts (sadly not as exciting as it sounds) and Albania was good :thumbs:

Otherwise, no bad singing, no bad dresses - shame :(

[NicolaUK]

OMG make him stop!

[Q]

Somebody put ireland out of his misery,sound slike someone is killing him:lol:

[Paul Bennison]

..My lovely horse....

[Porsmond]

Ireland up now

Who wants a bet we give them 10 or 12 points while they give us none :suspect: :suspect:

[NicolaUK]

Originally posted by Q
Somebody put ireland out of his misery,sound slike someone is killing him:lol:

Ireland's next ;)

[Q]

Originally posted by Q
Somebody put iceland out of his misery,sound slike someone is killing him:lol:

Sorry thought it was ireland for a min

[nsb]

Is it lorraine kelly tonight then doing our points? :oh-hum:

[jonathan.e]

We all know Ireland don’t try anymore in case they have to host it again, bankrupting the country and bringing about another potato famine. :D

[NicolaUK]

Another white jacket :gag:

[LouBarlow]

He's wearing a Tom Jones patented hairy chest stick-on surely? :lol:

[Andrew70]

Originally posted by Q
come in on this 45 mins in so have I missed much,Xena was the 1st one I saw:thumbs:
Spain and Iceland have been the best looking so far. It's lucky they have their looks to fall back on....

[jonathan.e]

Chubby lad from Westlife proving that he can write as well as he used to perform. :gag:

[Paul Bennison]

Look closely - I think he's used his Gran's wallpaper to make his jacket!:)

[JohnMac]

Originally posted by Paul Bennison
..My lovely horse....

:lol: The one before Ireland's song reminded me of the song in that episode of Father Ted. :D

[Q]

Originally posted by nsb
Is it lorraine kelly tonight then doing our points? :oh-hum:

can you see my minge:lol:

[redmosquito]

Originally posted by jonathan.e
We all know Ireland don’t try anymore in case they have to host it again, bankrupting the country and bringing about another potato famine. :D

:lol:

Irish song sucks.

[Porsmond]

OMG :eek: :eek:

Is this guy mad

[NicolaUK]

Razor shortage in Poland?

[thomasc1982]

Originally posted by JohnMac
:lol: The one before Ireland's song reminded me of the song in that episode of Father Ted. :D

that what i said! great minds :D

btw..subtle top

[Paul Bennison]

Are Madness backing this pair?

[LouBarlow]

lmao @ the permed trumpeter :lol:

[agnetha]

Originally posted by nsb
Is it lorraine kelly tonight then doing our points? :oh-hum:
yup. and why the :oh-hum: ? she's ace

:lol: at Q's comment

[jimjam]

My eyes..and ears at that :help:

[HaloMan]

(Something) song? Love song? Crap song?

I think I'll go with the latter.

[LouBarlow]

Naff song?

[Porsmond]

Apparently there are only 4 words to this song, Love Song,Crap Song,:lol:

[nsb]

Originally posted by agnetha
yup. and why the :oh-hum: ? she's ace

:lol: at Q's comment

haha ok

[jonathan.e]

This is just noise.

[redmosquito]

yeah but her body is well fit, thats the important thing, thats all that counts.

[agnetha]

*gets out Union flag*

Us now

[mrsteve]

Mummee!! Dirty pillows!

Actually, I think I like the Polish entry the best so far. Not afraid to be different. Or bad, but....

Steve

[thomasc1982]

Here we go!!!

[HaloMan]

WHOOO! THE UK! (I predict I won't be saying that in a minute)

[NicolaUK]

We're up!

[Porsmond]

OMG, here we go with the UK entry :|

[agnetha]

At least he's started in tune. What's with the grooming though - he looks a bit like Dec with the hair combed doen to hiding his balding...

[jonathan.e]

Come back Jemini.....

[NicolaUK]

He's ok, the song's awful.

[LouBarlow]

C'mon it's better than a lot of what's gone before....................a bit better.

[HaloMan]

I think he's alright actually - it's a bit cheesey but it's not cringeworth. Not fantastic either, but definately better than Jemini and most of the other entries.

[Q]

Best so far Ive heard and heard all since xena.Looking good for us unless they bring the war into it:(

[RikA]

the backing singers are doing the ASDA bum slapping thing. I like it.

[Porsmond]

Well, he was in tune, he was singing it well, but I cant see us winning it with that effort, just doesnt seem quite strong enough to win personally.

Still we will see

[Sonick]

It not as bad as the gemini

So we are ok, no last place:D

[mrsteve]

Could have been written in the 70s, and very average.... But much much better than Gemini....

Steve

[Andrew70]

A shock UK win. Not the singing but the teeth.

[agnetha]

UK - very good performance, could do well
Cyprus now - please don't vote for this as I don't have a bet on it and would like to get the washing machine fixed!

[Porsmond]

^^ YES Definatly not as bad as Gemini last year. we should get points this year I hope with that at least

[jonathan.e]

Not enough trashy pop this year. Hate all this "serious" stuff.

[thomasc1982]

She looks like Barbra Streisland to me

but better

[agnetha]

Originally posted by thomasc1982
She looks like Barbra Streisland to me
Nina Morato (France 95) was the Eurovision Babs actually :razz:

[Q]

Cyprus-Good looking and a godd voice.I wouldnt say no:D

[morleyian]

A 16yr old from Kent did I hear right?

[RikA]

oh god, when will this one end? :gag:

[LouBarlow]

16?

:doh:

[agnetha]

Originally posted by morleyian
A 16yr old from Kent did I hear right?
Yes, she's from Gillingham

[thomasc1982]

Seems to have gone done better than many other songs this evening...

[NicolaUK]

She did well with her lisp.

[jonathan.e]

It’s Madness!

[NicolaUK]

Since when was Fred Durst Turkish???

[Sonick]

Is the cyprus entry the one that got a girl for somewhere like surrey
Singing for one of the rivals:suspect:

[morleyian]

What the?! :nuts:

[HaloMan]

Madness background music with Slipknot incomprehensible lyrics = Turkey

[RikA]

Hey, the turkish singer looks just like me!




:help:

[mrsteve]

Turkey gone Ska!

:notworthy

[morleyian]

Originally posted by Sonick
Is the cyprus entry the one that got a girl for somewhere like surrey
Singing for one of the rivals:suspect:

Above your post ;)

[Q]

Well it wont be in turkey next year.Has he a problem with opening his eyes or something and singing in tune:lol:

[Smiler]

Worst Irish entry I've heard in years, thought the UK song came across well but edging t'wards Ukraine and Russia meself. :D

Were already having ructions in the house.:doh:

[Hamburger3]

I want to bring something up.............

:gag:

[Sonick]

Fred Durst and Neil Lennon sing like madness:clap:

The Winner:D

[redmosquito]

Cypruss girl was cute, and sung quite well.

Turkey :nuts: this is class, turkey to win for me.

[NicolaUK]

Fair play to Turkey I reckon :D