Guest Posted May 12, 2018 Awful results The jury trying to rig the competition in favor of Sweden every single year is getting old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,406 Posted May 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, sadgirldreaming93 said: Awful results The jury trying to rig the competition in favor of Sweden every single year is getting old. I agree. Sweden absolutely did not deserve so many points, what a rubbish performance. There wasn't a lot of talent as a whole to choose from. Deviating from the pack slightly... Cyprus, Austria and Czechia brought nothing new to the competition. Don't get me wrong, I like pop music, but how do you choose a winner from such bland songs? "You don't", is the answer. Israel was the biggest WTF performance of the night but it was the only one to get a laugh out of the maw, so it's a winner in my eyes. I like that politics were less of an issue and the winner was chosen on the ridiculousness of their performance. The question is: will the laughing stop when Jerusalem hosts? Not a place known for treating the LGBT community (or Arabs or Africans or women or really anyone who doesn't conform to their ideals) with compassion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,385 Posted May 13, 2018 Quim's opinion: République Tchèque, douze points! Looking forward to seeing how well Israel promotes diversity for Eurovision... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted May 13, 2018 Well, I'm home. I have to say what professional jurors give Sweden (1981 throwback) and Israel (Chicken Song gone wrong) so many points? Anyhow, both tenners went awry, but Czech Republic came fourth in the public vote, if there had been a little more love for it, it would have cracked that top 4. I am glad Germany did so well, I thought they would, but two ballads in a row was a push to win. Much closer in the end than I thought it would be. Until 2019..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted May 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Clorox Bleachman said: I agree. Sweden absolutely did not deserve so many points, what a rubbish performance. There wasn't a lot of talent as a whole to choose from. Deviating from the pack slightly... Cyprus, Austria and Czechia brought nothing new to the competition. Don't get me wrong, I like pop music, but how do you choose a winner from such bland songs? "You don't", is the answer. Israel was the biggest WTF performance of the night but it was the only one to get a laugh out of the maw, so it's a winner in my eyes. I like that politics were less of an issue and the winner was chosen on the ridiculousness of their performance. The question is: will the laughing stop when Jerusalem hosts? Not a place known for treating the LGBT community (or Arabs or Africans or women or really anyone who doesn't conform to their ideals) with compassion. With all ur respect, as a gay man, i think that u choose the wrong word : lgbt "community" doesn't need compassion because we're proud of who we are, we just need equality. Love and peace from Paris ! Xoxo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,386 Posted May 13, 2018 It's very interesting to look at the breakdown of juror votes and the televotes, which are available on the Eurovision website. Also featured are the names and professions of each country's jurors - under what circumstances does 'Blogger and Model' qualify you to judge music? Some Scandinavian countries have moved away from political voting, such as Sweden. Others still enjoy giving the big points to their neighbours, such as Norway. Most of those dodgy Eastern countries like Armenia and Azerbaijan are still completely rigging the system. I'm really glad Israel won, I preferred them to Cyprus. I liked Sweden and Norway as well, whilst I don't think Austria was worthy of their finishing position. I think France was massively underscored, it was in my opinion one of the best and had a poignant message. Czech Republic deserved to do better. Moldova was camp and kitsch and everything Eurovision ought to be. Looking forward to Israel 2019. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted May 13, 2018 tbh I was hoping that Italy were in first place in the public vote with something like 350 points just to piss all over the jury vote. That, and with them not being at the World Cup, my bi-annual "root for Italy because Scotland aren't there" genes feel a bit deprived. That guy who ran on the stage probably tripled the UK's public vote, thus saving us from bottom spot. Typical that we finally sent a Eurovision style dirge the year everyones suddenly enjoying kitsch again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted May 13, 2018 7 hours ago, The Quim Reaper said: Quim's opinion: République Tchèque, douze points! Looking forward to seeing how well Israel promotes diversity for Eurovision... A far right jewish Supremacist ethnostate which treats africans and non-jews a second class citizens wins who said eurovision was liberally biased? If Italy became one under salvini Something tells me they wouldn't even be allowed to compete let alone win. I guess some types of fascism is more equal than others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,385 Posted May 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, the_engineer said: A far right jewish Supremacist ethnostate which treats africans and non-jews a second class citizens wins who said eurovision was liberally biased? Yep, that’s the point. They very much seem to be anti-everything that Eurovision stands for. There’ll be a stage invasion every time an LGBT+, non-Jew or non-white person graces the stage, and they’ll by comparison make SuRie’s “nazi press” stage protester look like a right friendly chap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted May 13, 2018 We're sending Jeremy Corbyn next year. Cover version of Brotherhood of Man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doornail 38 Posted May 13, 2018 Israel's winning entrant 20 years ago was a trans woman. Parts of the country (especially Tel Aviv) are a lot more LGBT-friendly than you might think. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,406 Posted May 13, 2018 37 minutes ago, Doornail said: Israel's winning entrant 20 years ago was a trans woman. Parts of the country (especially Tel Aviv) are a lot more LGBT-friendly than you might think. There's a big difference between attitudes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, that's why Trump's decision to move the US Embassy was significant. 10 hours ago, Lafaucheuse said: With all ur respect, as a gay man, i think that u choose the wrong word : lgbt "community" doesn't need compassion because we're proud of who we are, we just need equality. Love and peace from Paris ! Xoxo Sadly being proud isn't enough to ensure your safety. In most parts of the world LGBT people are still at risk of being harmed and Jerusalem falls foul of what should be deemed acceptable. I do think, however, that next year's contest will be something different in a good way, much like Baku 2012. Baku is only a stutter away from Bakubakuhoombakubakuhoomhoombakubakubakuhoompahoompahoomhoomhai. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted May 15, 2018 On 13/05/2018 at 14:27, Clorox Bleachman said: There's a big difference between attitudes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, that's why Trump's decision to move the US Embassy was significant. Sadly being proud isn't enough to ensure your safety. In most parts of the world LGBT people are still at risk of being harmed and Jerusalem falls foul of what should be deemed acceptable. I do think, however, that next year's contest will be something different in a good way, much like Baku 2012. Baku is only a stutter away from Bakubakuhoombakubakuhoomhoombakubakubakuhoompahoompahoomhoomhai. You're true. This is a sad but relevant observation. I wish I could live in a world full of love and hope where skin color, religion or sexual orientation were not a cause of discrimination... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uschi 53 Posted May 29, 2018 German Schlager singer Jürgen Marcus died age 69. In 1976 he represented Luxembourg and finished 14th out of 18 contestants. http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/schlagersaenger-juergen-marcus-ist-tot-a-1210033.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted May 29, 2018 Beaten to it by Uschi: Chansons Pour Ceux Qui S'Aiment: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted June 7, 2018 Bobby Crush reports the death of Teddy Johnson on the morning of 6 June 2018. End of an era and partnership. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0426309/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted June 7, 2018 Eurovision related personalities this year have been decimated by the Reaper like the Burmese soldiers by Rambo in his fourth movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted June 10, 2018 Guardian QO for Teddy Johnson: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/jun/10/teddy-johnson-obituary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted June 26, 2018 Bucks Fizz's Jay Aston has mouth cancer. Particularly crap news for a singer. I saw them back in 2016 and they were fab. On that night, Jay had a very bad cold but was an absolute trouper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,026 Posted July 7, 2018 Vlatko Ilievski, who represented FYR Macedonia at the 2011 contest, has been found dead in his car aged 33. https://www.escxtra.com/2018/07/07/vlatko-ilievski-passes-away/ Rusinka (Semi-Final - DNQ for Final): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted July 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Vlatko Ilievski, who represented FYR Macedonia at the 2011 contest, has been found dead in his car aged 33. https://www.escxtra.com/2018/07/07/vlatko-ilievski-passes-away/ Rusinka (Semi-Final - DNQ for Final): Sad news! We need electric cars ASAP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, bladan said: Sad news! We need electric cars ASAP 2000 volts? That had a use somewhere, if only I could remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted July 25, 2018 Eurovision backing singer and actress Hanna-Riikka Siitonen has died aged 47 of cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 25, 2018 On 07/07/2018 at 12:20, bladan said: Sad news! We need electric cars ASAP Really? E cyclists deaths in Holland are through the roof. Idiots with e cars will be even worse. Can't hear them coming, yummy mummy's on school run who are too ignorant to let their weans walk, *boom*. Might not be a bad thing tbf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
