Eurovision Uberthread

**shedite** · 21/05/2006, 6:17 PM

Anybody think it was honestly a decent song? Of the lot, the Finish one is probably the best song. Sure the performance, was funny, but if you heard that song being played by someone like the Chilli Peppers it probably isn't that bad.

**pineapple stu** · 21/05/2006, 6:42 PM

Originally Posted by shedite

Anybody think it was honestly a decent song?

Sadly enough, yes. I actually thought that was one of the most entertaining Eurovisions in general in years. Some hilarious stuff in there, plus of course the return of Terry Wogan (thought he retired from Eurovision a year or two ago?).

The Lithuanian one was the "We are the winners of Eurovision" one - anyone else think it actually got booed when it finished, in between the standard autocue-d massive cheer?

And what was the story with the Dutch lad giving out his mobile phone number?! "Oh yes, it's 69 69 69"

The German presenter on the horse and full cowboy gear (just like the entrants), the really boring Polish lad going "And the 12 points go to...Polandonlykiddingit'sGreece", the Cypriot lad singing the 12 points - must actually get a few cans and a full house next time and try and enjoy the show properly!

**Risteard** · 21/05/2006, 6:42 PM

Ya,great song.

**pineapple stu** · 21/05/2006, 6:46 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

It baffles me to think that the EBU[...]freely permit a tasteless act to sing vulgar lyrics, as Finland have done.

What vulgar lyrics were these? Or is your sense of humour that badly developed?

**LeixlipRed** · 22/05/2006, 2:05 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

Ireland's successful Eurovision this year, was overshadowed by the vulgar, noise-pollution winning entry from Finland, which is one of the worst acts in Eurovision history. It baffles me to think that the EBU rebuked the Icelandic entrant for using foul language, but freely permit a tasteless act to sing vulgar lyrics, as Finland have done. This is a song contest, not a horror movie. The rules must be changed to ensure that any copycat entries of Finland are disqualified from the contest in future.

I bet you your the sort of guy that thinks the Da Vinci code is blasphemous right?? i've never read such crap in my life. i was reading it just presuming that the smilie at the end hadnt loaded. but no your serious! ffs, the guys just dressed up like klingons and the last time i looked star trek wasnt a horror film. you need to get out more and stop staying in watching 15 year old reruns of live at 3 with derek and thelma

**Lionel Ritchie** · 22/05/2006, 9:06 AM

Originally Posted by Terry

Can I be part of your band Lionel? I have a dustbin lid and wooden spoon I could use !

...and why not.

I forgot to mention - I won 70 bucks thanks to Finland as well.

Also I'd like join in congratulating Brian Kennedy on a herculean effort but alas it wasn't to be as Turkey couldn't conjure up 3 more measley points.

Still though -no fault to Brian. If I'd been offered the prospect of Ireland finishing some 150-odd points behind the eventual winner I'd have verily bit the hand off. Well done Brian -couldn't have asked for more.

**Risteard** · 22/05/2006, 11:52 AM

mypost, are you a devout Christian by any chance?

**dcfcsteve** · 22/05/2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

If you want a laugh, you'll find it in comedy clubs. Eurovision is a glorified concert, and at concerts, you sing, not laugh. It's also a family show, and Lordi's act/song is unsuitable for family viewing, and should therefore be disqualified from Eurovision.

Eurovision is both seen and structures more as a cabaret than a concert - in which case Lordi's presdence was very fitting.

As for the famile show nonsense - Dr Who is scarier.

I think that sense of humour by-pass operation is proving to be a mistake Mypost...

**paudie** · 22/05/2006, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

The Lithuanian one was the "We are the winners of Eurovision" one - anyone else think it actually got booed when it finished, in between the standard autocue-d massive cheer?

And what was the story with the Dutch lad giving out his mobile phone number?! "Oh yes, it's 69 69 69"

The Lithuanian song defiitely got booed in the hall. There were also boos when anyone (like Ireland

) gave it high votes.

The Dutch vote guy and the Greek presenter got really narky with each other.

But the Dutch guy was spot on. When I first saw the presenters I thought "Will & Grace".

A final thought.

If we ever win it again how about Podge & Rodge to present it?

**Mad Moose** · 22/05/2006, 2:23 PM

Congratulations to Brian Kennedy on winning for Ireland the Eurovision Song Contest for the countries record 8th time. This was the message from the department of Arts, Sport and Culture minister John O'Donoghue. This press release came out on Saturday 20th May 2006. Not sure if anyone heard this today but the press release was read to the Joe Duffy show on RTE Radio 1 this afternoon.

Brendan

**OwlsFan** · 22/05/2006, 2:29 PM

My God, he needs to go to a beautician and get those broken veins seen to if that was he

.

**carrickharp** · 22/05/2006, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

My God, he needs to go to a beautician and get those broken veins seen to if that was he

.

Thought he mended myself!!

**Mad Moose** · 22/05/2006, 5:04 PM

Goes to show how pathetic the government really is. This press release congratulating Brian Kennedy was prepared even before the ridiculous competition took place and went up on the department's website and has been subsequently removed. How pathetic, they had prepared a well done and how brilliant Brian's performance was. Even had he won it who really cares. The competition is a joke and the songs do not matter because you have geographical and political voting. More alarmingly the Irish voters (who would bother) voted I heard today for Lithuania with their ironic effort 'We are the winners'. Now if that wasn't a joke then this country has gone down the pan entirely, at least when it comes to taste.

Brendan

**Green Tribe** · 22/05/2006, 5:15 PM

I actually liked brian's song, even though the backing singers were so old-fashioned, they could have picked a few flesh-revealing young wans to reel in a few extra points. didn't i tell ya mypost, you were so wrong AS USUAL about our brian

thinking that those geeks last year cold have done better

There were some God-awful songs this year, eg Romania, Armenia, France(yawn) and Spain,, those witchy sounding Las Ketchup dung

**Green Tribe** · 22/05/2006, 5:17 PM

Originally Posted by Harpsbear

Goes to show how pathetic the government really is. This press release congratulating Brian Kennedy was prepared even before the ridiculous competition took place and went up on the department's website and has been subsequently removed. How pathetic, they had prepared a well done and how brilliant Brian's performance was. Even had he won it who really cares. The competition is a joke and the songs do not matter because you have geographical and political voting. More alarmingly the Irish voters (who would bother) voted I heard today for Lithuania with their ironic effort 'We are the winners'. Now if that wasn't a joke then this country has gone down the pan entirely, at least when it comes to taste.

Brendan

You eejit, have you not noticed how many Lithuanians are in Ireland lately. Usually Poland gets a high vote from Ireland but they did not qualify for final

**TheOwl** · 22/05/2006, 5:29 PM

I think it is funny how political it all is - take the Top 3 from this year

1. Finland (Scandinavian country)

Votes from other Scandinavian countries
Norway 12 points
Denmark 12 points
Sweden 12 points
Iceland 12 points

2. Russia (former Soviet country)

Votes from other former Soviet countries
Belarus 12
Estonia 10
Latvia 12
Lithuania 12
Ukraine 12
Moldova 10
Armenia 12

3. Bosnia (for Yugoslav country)

Votes from other former Yugoslav countries
Croatia 12
FYR Macedonia 12
Serbia and Montenegro 12
Slovenia 12

**Green Tribe** · 22/05/2006, 5:32 PM

Originally Posted by TheOwl

I think it is funny how political it all is - take the Top 3 from this year

1. Finland (Scandinavian country)

Votes from other Scandinavian countries
Norway 12 points
Denmark 12 points
Sweden 12 points
Iceland 12 points

2. Russia (former Soviet country)

Votes from other former Soviet countries
Belarus 12
Estonia 10
Latvia 12
Lithuania 12
Ukraine 12
Moldova 10
Armenia 12

3. Bosnia (for Yugoslav country)

Votes from other former Yugoslav countries
Croatia 12
FYR Macedonia 12
Serbia and Montenegro 12
Slovenia 12

Jesus, there are no flies on you!

**TheOwl** · 22/05/2006, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

Jesus, there are no flies on you!

Haha - the research was done to prove a point to my Russian friend, who was boasting about their strong performance!!!

**Mad Moose** · 22/05/2006, 5:45 PM

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

You eejit, have you not noticed how many Lithuanians are in Ireland lately. Usually Poland gets a high vote from Ireland but they did not qualify for final

I believe we didn't get many votes from Poland but as I said it doesn't matter an awful lot.The whole thing is a joke. Def Leppard probably deserved it in the end.

Green Tribe (Why didn't you go for Stans Tribe) I'm reading a book based so far on you location. Iain Banks 'Raw Spirit' and its pretty witty stuff. Well I was reading it and then I picked up 'Pointless' A season with East Stirling. Pretty enjoyable read. On Raw Spirit though I would have to consider it more entertaining than watching that joke the Eurovision.

p.s I've been trying this last while to get my name changed so I'm away to the support forum'

Brendan