Yes! It's Eurovision time, again!

fable · Post by **fable** » Sat May 15, 2004 6:16 pm

No matter how bad it gets in the US--Shrub, Rumsfeld, Nader, Kerry--at least, there comes a time when I can look over at Europe and say to myself, "Thanks the gods I'm not over there, now!" I refer, of course, to that marvelous example of innane and mediocre talent, Eurovision. Each year, a different European nation plays host to this contest. And it's well worth seeing, if only to avoid the news over here.

This year, I understand that the favored group are a bunch of Ukrainian, leather-clad hobbits. How very classy.

Monolith · Post by **Monolith** » Sat May 15, 2004 6:48 pm

hum...I'm here in Europe but I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe I'm not watching enough TV? ( actually...I don't watch TV at all...

- alright, alright, a good movie and a decent documentary from time to time...)

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sat May 15, 2004 6:49 pm

Originally posted by fable
This year, I understand that the favored group are a bunch of Ukrainian, leather-clad hobbits. How very classy.

But look at where you are posting this Fable, I have little doubt the various inhabitants of SYM may identify with leather-clad hobbits... Or even more worrying... lust after them....

Brink · Post by **Brink** » Sat May 15, 2004 8:08 pm

First Eurovision for me, now I know what all the fuss is about

.Some, truly bad offerings, I must say...

At least the UK got some points this year round

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun May 16, 2004 12:56 am

Didn't even know there were Eurovision because I've avoided most medias/news lately because of the INCREDIBLE amount of hype surrounding the wedding in Denmark last friday. The nation almost stood still

Not that I mind, because I aren't really interested in the Eurovision

Don't even know who won, are running etc. Didn't even know that Denmark had a song entered

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Sun May 16, 2004 2:45 am

Ukrainian, leather-clad hobbits. How very classy.

LOL. As of yet, that has to be the best description given. Almost as good as buttermilk waffles.

Coot · Post by **Coot** » Sun May 16, 2004 3:13 am

Woohoo! I managed to avoid the whole damn thing this year. Did anybody win?

Bloodmist · Post by **Bloodmist** » Sun May 16, 2004 3:41 am

Who won?

Denmark sucked on so many different levels, they didn't even get through the semifinals.

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:16 am

Did anybody win?

Who won?

I think Ukraine did.

arno_v · Post by **arno_v** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:22 am

I only watched de results. The show sucks so hard. All those people with little talent, we dont want to know anything about, singing pathetic songs . Every year I wonder when they stop this kind of ****.

the INCREDIBLE amount of hype surrounding the wedding in Denmark last friday. The nation almost stood still

I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled.

Bloodmist · Post by **Bloodmist** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:57 am

I enjoyed it extremely much. I find the fact that Denmark is a monarchy, unique and interesting.

I've never seen so much TV as I have in the last week! There's been nothing but Royal TV, and I kinda like it. That's what I found out this last week anyway...

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun May 16, 2004 5:15 am

Originally posted by arno_v
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I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled.

Most of the nation stood still on friday - personally, I just saw my tax money flying out into the air, and didn't see much of it. Hard to miss when ones enteir family watches and you have to be with the family because we were celebrating my nephews 3rd birthday.

But it is such a crock imo.

Would much rather watch Eurovision just to illustrate how much I didn't care about this wedding

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Sun May 16, 2004 5:19 am

Originally posted by arno_v
I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled.

While I personally found it to be a waste of airwaves, most Danes feel profoundly proud of their Danishness, and the money spent provides good value for the entertainment provided.

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Sun May 16, 2004 6:55 am

Bah, Eurobashing is everywhere these days. Shame on you fable, you should know better.

The contest displays a good range of talanted and original musicians, giving good entertainment as well as thoughtfull lyrics.

The musical culture in europe have existed for quite a long time, and we are very proud of it. We may have our bad eggs but we do mostly good things. There are also bad musicans in every part of the world, its unavoidable.

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Sun May 16, 2004 7:09 am

Originally posted by Dottie
The contest displays a good range of talanted and original musicians, giving good entertainment as well as thoughtfull lyrics.

I almost wish I'd watched it so I can tell you how wrong you are.

Moonbiter · Post by **Moonbiter** » Sun May 16, 2004 7:49 am

The Eurovision Song Contest has been a scurge to my ears for as long as I've lived. The quality of the songwriting is abyssmal, the performances ridiculous and the results completely irrelevant. Only one contest winner has ever ammounted to anything afterwards, and that was Abba, simply because they were so many leagues above the rest they probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. ESC (oh, the pun!) is Pop Idol for adults, people who buy their music in gas stations. 50 percent is fiendishly crapola tear-jerkers catervauled by grotesque, third-rate Celine Dion wannabees in dresses taken out of D&D - The Movie. The other half is Euro Dance bollocks performed by Aqua rejects with a vocal capacity that makes Britney Spears sound like Janis Joplin.

The incredible thing about ESC is that it's such a travesty it's not possible to bash it enough.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:08 am

Originally posted by Dottie
Bah, Eurobashing is everywhere these days. Shame on you fable, you should know better.

With all of Europe hating the US, do you think I'm going to miss such a wonderful chance to even the score just a bit? Hell, Abba is the musical equivalent of Dubya.

Rob-hin · Post by **Rob-hin** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:15 am

Just think, next year Ukraine will host Eurovision... UKRAINE!!
They don't even have running water there, how the hell are they going to host this?

Eurovision sucks anyway.
Sinds when is Rusa part of Europe?

Next thing you know, America will join too, tss.

It's not even about the songs anymore, all the eastern countries all vote for each other so they'll always win now.

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:58 am

Originally posted by fable
With all of Europe hating the US, do you think I'm going to miss such a wonderful chance to even the score just a bit? Hell, Abba is the musical equivalent of Dubya.

I guess you're right, take all the shots you want. After all I'll bet you must be quite desperate over there by now.

But remember to stay clear of any other dark spots we may have. Once is fine, twice is only acceptable if you are European.

Dottie · Post by **Dottie** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:05 am

@Rob-hin: I think you underestimate the capabilities of Ukraine somewhat. They certainly are a poor nation by western europe standards, but they are not living in the 13th century.

As for Russia I thought they have always been considered part of eastern europe.