If you've got this far, thanks. Now to review my initial reactions and decide who wins.
I'd do it on Twitter, but it makes no sense when you read back your timeline a few months later.
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Mon May 16, 2016 10:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Cras wrote: The presenter's scorn for them was gloriously obvious Petra was glorious. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Mon May 16, 2016 10:15 ] |
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And now a guy on rollerskates! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon May 16, 2016 10:58 ] |
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Curiosity wrote: Cras wrote: The presenter's scorn for them was gloriously obvious Petra was glorious. She was awful. She was an awful, awful presenter. The chap was great, she was just awkward. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon May 16, 2016 11:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
She was ace. She wasn't a very good presenter, but she was still ace. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Mon May 16, 2016 11:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
She was great at showing disdain for the fools trying to be clever when announcing the points. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon May 16, 2016 11:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
"Hi, I am famous rapper from San Marino!" "Just tell me your 12 points" |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon May 16, 2016 11:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
It's Graham Norton's job to snipe at the points guys. "I'm sure the rap scene in San Marino is massive!" |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed May 10, 2017 17:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Unlike last year when I struggled to find anywhere showing it in Berlin (!), I'm looking forward to watching it this Saturday. I don't do the semis, and never watch the British entry until the night itself. Also, my mum just described Eurovision on the phone to me as 'the continental sing-song' . |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed May 10, 2017 17:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Speaking of last year's, I was by chance in the small town in Sweden where their entry came from (Ystad) during Eurovision week, and as such the locals had much to talk about as I paid through the nose for beers. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
And here we go again. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
This flag procession looks like that bit in 'Stars in their Eyes' just after they've told Matthew who they're going to be. The fireworks and flags are nice though. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Don't like the hosts' jackets. Too sparkly. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
I quite like the one in the silver. If Grieg isn't around, he could do. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Ant & Dec have regenerated, obviously. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Israel: like the pulsating background. Shouldn't have bothered with the 'breaking me to pieces' graphic. Yeah, we get it. The backing dancers were clearly chosen to make the singer look better, but he doesn't need that support. Obviously, I'm only judging his musical talents. Flames bonus activated. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Poland: had potential, but I felt it was done far too slowly and quietly. Needed more tempo, noise, and passion. Dog constellation bonus activated. Wind-in-hair bonus activated. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Belarus: catchier than the plague. Would have to have a heart of steel not to be bobbing along to that with a stupid grin on your face. But what the fuck was up with the guy's hair, let alone the staging? Dry ice bonus activated. HYDROFOIL MEGABONUS! Level up! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Austria: Jason Orange's Solo Career. Again, I feel it's too slow. I've been on narrowboats faster than this. He'd make a better boyfriend than Mr Israel however. I quite like him. Dancing in the moon bonus engaged. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Armenia: Mesmeric backgrounds. Pretty good voice. Nice use of drums. Like the Bollywood inspiration, but not very catchy. Flames bonus activated! Ganesh dancing bonus activated. Robosexbot dancing bonus activated! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
The Netherlands: Love me some close harmonies. This is designed for a hot summer day driving down the M5 listening to Radio Two in your Mondeo. I think it'll do quite well (official Eurokern prediction) Sparkly dresses bonus! Unexpected Riff Mode activated! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Moldova: I can't take any act seriously where the lead has worse hair than Donald Trump. The design is catching but the song is mostly unforgettable. And all this talk of Mother is very worrying. Ministry of silly walks bonus activated! Costume change level up! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Hungary: Rub that milk churn hard enough and you'll get three wishes. I've no idea what the lyrics are but I like the tune. And then you go and spoil it all with a rap. Crap manbun bonus! National dress mode: ON! Flames bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Italy: it's that guy from the Peaky Blinders! But this is supposed to be a happy song yet comes across as if they're doing it at gunpoint. Which doesn't surprise me. GORILLA MEGABONUS ACTIVATED! Backing singers in multicolour jerseys! 'Channel 9' broken English subgame loaded! |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
I love you |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Denmark: Another one for the Radio 2 daytime playlist (probably during Jeremy Vine, to be honest). Nothing particularly original musically or lyrically but she's doing it with enthusiasm AND WE REWARD THAT. Unexpected Cylon bonus! Audience with their phones out bonus! Waterfall of fire mode ON! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 20:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Portugal: this is lovely. Actually have dust in my eyes. So far, it's this one I'm favouring. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Azerbaijan: I want to mock, but I like the lyrics and the tune, and the surreal staging and choreography kind of works. Surreal staging bonus! Goths bonus! Gaz's horsehead thing from that Cottage a while back MEGABONUS! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Croatia: I want to mock but this kind of works. This could work as a power anthem in a remix. Oh, this could do very well (official Eurokern prediction) Professor Brian Cox on 'cello MEGABONUS! Waterfall of fire bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Australia: James Blunt called and wants his 10%.* This is quite forgettable. EMO TRENCHCOAT KLAXON! DOUBLE FIRE MODE! *I've been playing 'The Afterlove' quite a bit recently and quite like it |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Greece: They entered a song? Must have missed that. Sudden switch of musical style bonus activated! RISING PLATFORM MEGABONUS! Unexpected paddling pool! Unexpected topless well-built men in wet tighty whiteies doublemegabonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Spain: Jaunty start. Jaunty middle. Jaunty end. Infectious performing. This is summery joy in musical Eurovisiony form. Heck of an earworm too. They all look about 15, mind. This could do well too (official Eurokern prediction) Netscape Meteors Megabonus! Hawaiian shirts activated! Sly wink at the camera bonus! La-la-la bonus! |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Spain is a shit Jack Johnson tribute act. Please continue with your marvellous review, Kern. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Norway: Well, it is mental health awareness week. * Subliminal criminal incitement MEGABONUS! Singer I'd Like to ['discuss literature with' -Ed.] bonus! Nightmare Fuel keyboardist bonus! *Sorry. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
The less said about the comedy interlude the better. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
UK's entry! All rise! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
This is my first exposure to it. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Blimey, she's got a voice. And, er, other assets. I feel like they missed out a key change or a power bridge. The lyrics and staging suggest there should be one, but nothing's changed. She's giving it her all, but the accompaniment is dreary. It's not crap, and it's better than previous years, but depressingly mediocre. Braids bonus! Fireworks bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Cyprus: This one is doing nothing for me, sorry. Whipping a metaphor senseless bonus! TRON bonus! Crap manbun on a dancer bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Romania: They yodel to a Eurobeat. 'Nuff said. ONSTAGE CANNONS MEGABONUS! YODELLING DOUBLEMEGABONUS! |
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| Author: | Cras [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
FUCK YEAH ROMANIA |
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| Author: | RuySan [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Just waiting for Belgium. They have the best song. Just hope the girl isn't terrified to be on stage like in the semi final. The UK has a good song for a change! It was written by the adorable Danish winner of 2013, |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Germany: Well, it seems 'The Trumpcut' is in this season. Again, this is another one where I'm pretty sure it'll be on constant rotation on Radio 2 if it isn't already. She's giving it some gusto however, and there's certainly a sense of a journey in the song. So, er, 73%? |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
The Ukraine: Oh, this is quite heavy (for a Eurovision boyband). Finally got some power into this competition. Shame the lyrics are a bit repetitious. Disembodied robohead bonus! Tension buliding quiet bit bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Belgium: Lyrics and tune are fine, but there's no passion from the singer. Even in the sad bits she's not really demonstrating any feeling for it. Did she get dumped just before going onstage? Has her cat died? Is she one of the really-not-zombies from tonight's 'Doctor Who'? Surprisingly deep voice for a female singer bonus! |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Kern wrote: The Ukraine: Oh, this is quite heavy (for a Eurovision boyband). Finally got some power into this competition. Shame the lyrics are a bit repetitious. Disembodied robohead bonus! Tension buliding quiet bit bonus! We are the best! \|||/ |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 21:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Sweden: This is pop! The guy seems to own the stage. He's got such stage presence. Not sure about the lilac suit mind. I can see myself jiving to this. Another good contender (official Eurokern prediction) Treadmill bonus! Pretty good Robbie Williams tribute act bonus! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 22:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
Bulgaria: If he can sing like this without Autotune he'll go far. But again, no power or passion where it feels like it's needed. Not his fault, I think it's the accompaniment. Oh, I want to like this, I really do, but...after 23 songs it's hard to be surprised and moved. And is it me or do most of the male acts tonight need better hair cuts? Lightning bolts bonus! Virtual Rain mode active! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 22:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
The proscenium arch looks like a lady squatting. That is all. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 22:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
France: If you're calling it 'Requiem', you're up against Fauré. Still, this one feels like it's at the right tempo. Shame I can only get subtitles in the original language - back in the day you used to be able to get a translation and I'd like to know what they're singing. And as I typed that, on cue they switched to English. 'I'm French so we're having the Eiffel Tower behind me' bonus. Unexpected Frenchie speaking English MEGABONUS! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat May 13, 2017 22:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Eurovision Song Contest |
If you've got this far, thanks. Now to review my initial reactions and decide who wins. I'd do it on Twitter, but it makes no sense when you read back your timeline a few months later.
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