Eurovision 2009

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It is this week in case you didn't know.

There are semi-finals before Saturday but i think i'll only follow the main show itself.

Do you know your country's entry? If not and you're interested, the BBC ahs vids of all of them here :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision/contestants/

The British entry may not be a "nil point" candidate however it's going to need some serious production on the night to push it into the top ten or so i think.


Odds courtesy of Paddy Power
Norway 11/8
Greece 6/1
Turkey 8/1
Bosnia and Herzegovina 8/1
UK 14/1
Azerbaijan 16/1
Ukraine 16/1
Germany 20/1
Sweden 20/1
Montenegro 20/1
France 25/1
Malta 25/1



It'll be the first show without Wogan too, could be pivotal for future ratings how it turns out.
 
I hear that the most annoyingly gay Irishman in the world is hosting it now for us Brits.

It won't be the same without Wogan's sarky/pervy comments. Now i have to watch us lose whilst hearing Graham Norton squeal at how he can nearly see the Estonian entries willy.
 
There's always an interest in what the Irish put forward for Eurovision, and comparing it to some of the other leading contenders 80/1 seems ridiculously large odds to me.
 
I don't know how we're 14/1. We'll never win nowadays. Even if we had Elton John singing Candle in the Wind we wouldn't stand a chance what with the political voting.
 
Maroon Lucifer said:
I am surprised by the interest from you lot for this...
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It's become a force of habit now. Always watch it, it's like the auditions section of x-factor. Most of them are dressed like idiots, sound awful and provide a good laugh.

Although the giving out the scores gets tedious. You can only hear "On behalf of :insert country name:, we'd like to thank you for putting on such a great show!" so many times.
 
Xander45 said:
It's become a force of habit now. Always watch it, it's like the auditions section of x-factor. Most of them are dressed like idiots, sound awful and provide a good laugh.

Although the giving out the scores gets tedious. You can only hear "On behalf of :insert country name:, we'd like to thank you for putting on such a great show!" so many times.
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Agreed. It might be the last time I watch it though, without Wogan getting pissed on air I don't think it'll be the same :(
 
I hate Eurovision, it's crap music, crap artist's and so ridiculously over-exposed here in Norway I think I'm gonna be physically sick if that annoying supercunt Alexander Rybak somehow wins it. It worries me that he's the odds favourite to do so.
 
Contrary to what i said earlier in the thread the word on the ground in Moscow is that the British entry is going down very well and is in fact a "contender".

Here it is >>



Some pyrotechnics and if Jade belts it out a little bit more and we could have something in terms, what exactly only Saturday will tell us.
 
Wouldn't be too shocked if we came in the top 3. Andrew lloyd webber is a canny fella, they've been touring Europe to gain more publicity and radio time. It's got that Walt Disney generic sound that will go down very well in Europe.

Might put a tenner on it. 14-1 is pretty damn good odds.
 
Eurovision is a good excuse to have a piss up with a load of random beers that hail from various European countries. Eurovision is pretty much unwatchable though so you're better off doing the drinking without the TV on.
 
The Caveman said:
I hate Eurovision, it's crap music, crap artist's and so ridiculously over-exposed here in Norway I think I'm gonna be physically sick if that annoying supercunt Alexander Rybak somehow wins it. It worries me that he's the odds favourite to do so.
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I know Rybak is a, as you elegantly put it, supercunt, but I want Norway to win, regardless. But on the other side, I'm sooooo fecking tired of hearing that song, it's everywhere.
 
carpy said:
Eurovision is a good excuse to have a piss up with a load of random beers that hail from various European countries. Eurovision is pretty much unwatchable though so you're better off doing the drinking without the TV on.
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Speaking of which, the BBC have created their own Eurovision cocktail called Plaistow Punch.

To make one glass of Plaistow Punch, you will need the following ingredients:

* Gin (20 ml)

* Scotch Whisky (20 ml)

* Dark Rum (20 ml)

* Campari (10 ml)

* Elderflower Cordial (5 ml)

* Lemon juice (10 ml)

* Ginger Beer (Top up to taste)

You'll also need lots of ice, and a slice of lemon to garnish your drink if you're feeling especially sophisticated!
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Here in Iceland it's pretty popular, mainly as an excuse to drink (not that we need any).

Here is an example of a eurovision drinking-game guaranteed to get you drunk.

1-sip
The commentator says a bad joke
The presenters (usually there are two, a man and a woman) speak at the same time
The commentator praises a performance
Flag of one of the Nordic countries is visible
Mistake on the stage during performance.

2-sips
German, Austrian or French performers are wearing tyrolean hat (or similar) or a beret.
The presenters try to be funny
The female presenters appears in a new dress after a performance or advertising break
The presenters are waisting time talking about something that no one understands.
One of the performers resembles someone you know
One of the performers resembles someone famous
The commentator reminds us how many points we have
Cyprus gives Greece 12 points
Sweden gives Norway points and vice versa

4-sips
The commentator joke is actually funny
Performer raises his/her arm over his/her head.
Performer is overweight
Performer is wearing something you think you will never see again
Performer from Eastern-Europe has bleached hair.
You can see nipples through the clothes (doesn't matter which gender)
Malta's performer doesn't have chest hair.
Performers that don't have English as their mother-tongue still sing in English.
Performer flirts with the camera
Performer is not from the country he/she represents
France doesn't give Britain points
The song that gets 12 points is bad.
Performers are talking on the phone in the green room when the points are announced.

Finish your drink if:
Norway doesn't give Sweden any points
Germany gives Austria 1 point
Iceland wins
Ireland wins
There is no mention of war or peace in the Israeli song
The commentator doesn't understand why your (and his) nation's song doesn't get more points
Performer got mustache or mullet
 
I am, it's camp as tits, very much enjoying myself.

Could do without the Ronan Keating impression though to be honest.
 
Yeeeeaaaa Turkey rocks! 'Baby you're perfect for me, you're my gift from heaven' :lol:
 
i have never heard of eurovision but i have heard of an easterneurovision
 
just tuned (in time for Turkey) after Britain's Got Talent....did I miss much?
 
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