Eurovision Song Contest 2006

[Svenskaflicka]

Here we go again... The Madness has started, with divas, hoplites, and half-naked Greek men dancing.

What do we think of the spectacle this year?

Armenia's kind of lame, I think.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Just what was the deal with those elastic bands?

 

[vampiredust]

don't quite see the point of this new format, I liked it better when it was the old way. glad Terry Wogan is still doing it, he makes me laugh.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Our Pekka Heino pointed out that the Greeks are "a tad" sexistic since their commercials don't show ANY woman over 25.

Slovenia... ah, yes. A new gay icon.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

"Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria's Secret is proud to present - Andorra!"

 

[kendo1]

I'm looking forward to it.

Terry is hard to beat.

 

[Aurora Black]

The Madness has started, with divas, hoplites, and half-naked Greek men dancing.

Sounds yummy, but I'm not going to bother watching it this year. Sure it's in Athens, but I couldn't give a toss.

 

[Munachi]

is it on already? i have no tv so i don't know these things. so how is that finnish band doing that everyone is talking about?

 

[matriarch]

What's all this semi-finals nonsense? Why aren't we getting the whole, bad-taste, crap-music, must-watch circus this Saturday?

I ALWAYS watch, its one evening of guaranteed pure entertainment, mainly through the auspices of Terry Wogan's commentary and enjoyment of the event. Large carton of popcorn, plenty of drink and nibbles, and settle in to several hours of almost nonstop laughter.

It will be the gosling's first Eurovision..........the inauguration may be more than the sensitive Stateside sensibilities can stand. I may have to bribe her with mountains of chocolate. And sex.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

The final will be on Saturday, and I'll be watching. The weirdness is sort of compelling. Finland has one of the best songs, although they look ridiculous.

But I think it was outrageous to see how this has turned into nothing more than a pornographic music video. Iceland? Puh-lease! Did you hear that the crowd was actually BOO-ING at her?!?!
There were more boos than applause. I've never heard anything like that. And what was up with that whole underwear theme? Were the artists forbidden by Greek authorities to dress properly? Or are ALL the artists of Europe really that stupid?

I agree with DP on this:

 

[oggbashan]

The final will be on Saturday, and I'll be watching. The weirdness is sort of compelling. Finland has one of the best songs, although they look ridiculous.

But I think it was outrageous to see how this has turned into nothing more than a pornographic music video. Iceland? Puh-lease! Did you hear that the crowd was actually BOO-ING at her?!?!
There were more boos than applause. I've never heard anything like that. And what was up with that whole underwear theme? Were the artists forbidden by Greek authorities to dress properly? Or are ALL the artists of Europe really that stupid?

I agree with DP on this:

I watched most of the semi-final. Finland's Lordi is a real heavy rock band and it showed.

Iceland's singer had been rude about the Greek authorities. It had been part of her act, and she apologised, but the damage was done. She was supposed to be dim and clueless - it's an ACT! The Greeks didn't get it. Neither did Europe's telephone voters.

Andorra's singer 'had been a waitress six weeks ago'. I think she's returning to the tables. Lithuania got through by singing 'We are the winners (of the Eurovision Song Contest)'. They have chutzpah, at least.

Why Ireland are through? I have no idea. I thought that style of singing went out with early Perry Como.

Some of the routines were energetic and interesting. Some were energetic and WTF? Some were just WTF?

How some of these people can represent countries of which they are not citizens I don't know. In the final an Australian will be singing US country style music - for Germany.

Roll on Saturday. Eurovision gets worse, or better, depending on your perspective, each year.

Og

 

[Aurora Black]

It will be the gosling's first Eurovision..........the inauguration may be more than the sensitive Stateside sensibilities can stand. I may have to bribe her with mountains of chocolate. And sex.

Ahh, I remember my first Eurovision... God, Greece sucked that year (Came over in 2001 after the broadcast, so I didn't get to see it until 2002).

"Say, say, say, say the magic word, S'agapo, S-A-G-A-P-O..."

Somebody shoot me.

 

[Aurora Black]

Iceland's singer had been rude about the Greek authorities. It had been part of her act, and she apologised, but the damage was done. She was supposed to be dim and clueless - it's an ACT! The Greeks didn't get it. Neither did Europe's telephone voters.

I supposed people don't care for snobs, even false ones. Greece is widely known for its hospitality, so act or no, the people didn't appreciate being slapped in the face by a visitor and they showed it. Trust me, the Greeks are never silent when they don't like something or someone.

 

[oggbashan]

I supposed people don't care for snobs, even false ones. Greece is widely known for its hospitality, so act or no, the people didn't appreciate being slapped in the face by a visitor and they showed it. Trust me, the Greeks are never silent when they don't like something or someone.

It was a stupid ploy by Iceland's promoters to get publicity. I'm not surprised the Greeks were unhappy. Any host nation would be annoyed by such rudeness. The song and act were rubbish but the booing started before the act. Iceland might have planned to get sympathy votes from other countries but I don't think that anything could have saved Iceland from the fate of being an also-ran.

Og

 

[Aurora Black]

It was a stupid ploy by Iceland's promoters to get publicity. I'm not surprised the Greeks were unhappy. Any host nation would be annoyed by such rudeness. The song and act were rubbish but the booing started before the act. Iceland might have planned to get sympathy votes from other countries but I don't think that anything could have saved Iceland from the fate of being an also-ran.

Og

Well, at least there's one less act to suffer through on Saturday night.

 

[oggbashan]

Tonight's the night for the Eurovision Final

If you can watch it and haven't seen it before, make an effort to see it tonight.

It is so bad that it is brilliant. The energy of some of the acts is astounding yet others are so laid back that they are almost performing asleep.

How some of the countries chose the horrors to represent them I don't know, and I don't mean the Finnish entrants Lordi who perform in monster costumes made of latex with skulls and rotting flesh themes.

I think that the UK entry is a waste of time. Sanitised rap with a background of St Trinians schoolgirls is not really in the same league as some of the other entries. However it is difficult to see how some of the acts are in any league at all. It is as if one country is playing Baseball, another Rugby, the next golf and some are playing chess. How can anyone win such a weird contest?

Og

 

[Aurora Black]

Thank god I have a gig tonight, so I'll be spared from the insanity.

 

[vampiredust]

might watch it tonight for a laugh, just to watch us get nil(again)

 

[vampiredust]

If you can watch it and haven't seen it before, make an effort to see it tonight.

It is so bad that it is brilliant. The energy of some of the acts is astounding yet others are so laid back that they are almost performing asleep.

How some of the countries chose the horrors to represent them I don't know, and I don't mean the Finnish entrants Lordi who perform in monster costumes made of latex with skulls and rotting flesh themes.

I think that the UK entry is a waste of time. Sanitised rap with a background of St Trinians schoolgirls is not really in the same league as some of the other entries. However it is difficult to see how some of the acts are in any league at all. It is as if one country is playing Baseball, another Rugby, the next golf and some are playing chess. How can anyone win such a weird contest?

Og

Agree, my good fellow

 

[Munachi]

hm... well post anything of importance here please so i can read it... i won't see it, because i will go in a moment to see some peruvian dances (a good friend of mine is dancing too... and there will be ceviche! mmm)

 

[matriarch]

And we're off................

Switzerland.
Min has discovered that the red interactive button on the TV shows the lyrics. She's already giggling.

This looks set to be a fun time.

 

[minsue]

An Open Letter to the Middle-aged Brit Rapping On My TV Set -

Stop that! Stop that right now!

 

[English Lady]

Okay, Finland get my vote -those monsters are soooooo cool!

But sadly, I quite enjoyed the deflated dolly parton and the song for Germany and the UK? We'll it's a lost cause, it really is.

 

[Liar]

Okay, Finland get my vote -those monsters are soooooo cool!

Fuckin A.


Ok, back to beers and LMAO.

 

[minsue]

Okay, Finland get my vote -those monsters are soooooo cool!

Mine, too.

Germany was wrong on so many levels. I'm not sure I can forgive them.