Eurovision Song Contest 2024

[DanDanTheIceCreamMan]

I only remember it because I hated it at the time... mainly for the rhyming of 'possible' with 'impossible' which I found incredibly grating lol

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

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Honestly, I have no words for this overreaction.

I didn't even notice, like 99% of the viewers I suspect

 

[bubbadabut]

Am I seriously the only person who doesn’t watch the previews and goes into the final without having heard any of the songs?
I am such an amateur

I've always done this too. I like to go on first impressions on the main show. This thread a right laugh on the actual night.

 

[Reality_tv_lover]

Think I might have a crush on baby lasagna guy

 

[monza]

same girl same idemo baby lasagnaaaa

Rim tim tagi WIN

 

[DanDanTheIceCreamMan]

 

[abelleza]

And it’s literally not even a flag he was showing, so Eurovision is really being the worst once again. They simply don’t want any sign of Palestinian life to be seen. They said flags from non-participating countries are banned, so Eric didn’t even break that rule.

German media of course calls this a provocation

It also severely put me off that they apparently edited fake cheering into the tv edit for the Israeli act that didn’t actually exist. I don’t mind the anti-booing technology to make it less awful for the artist, but adding cheering is controlling a fake narrative to me and it’s disgusting.

I was borderline over watching the final but now I will not be, reading this has just cemented this decision.

 

[Mrs Fluff]

Is it sad that I feel at a bit of a loss as to what to watch this evening?

 

[Merpedy]

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Apparently they’re going to make a few jokes about how Eurovision is apolitical during the second semi. Given the whole situation this year it just feels badly placed

I even found the social commentary jokes from yesterday a bit odd and off putting
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They said flags from non-participating countries are banned, so Eric didn’t even break that rule.

I saw a Turkish flag in the crowd yesterday so the rule isn’t even being enforced fully

I doubt they’re not doing proper checks because there’s been much discussion about the terrorism threat and they wouldn’t risk a Palestinian flag or symbol getting into the arena atp

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

It might be worth running a book as to when there is a stage invasion/protest ala SuRie and during what country's performance. If Israel make the final someone might try then.

 

[Peonyrose]

I really don’t think Israel will make the final. Apart from the fact that they are committing a genocide, their song is shite.

 

[Scotch Mist]

It might be worth running a book as to when there is a stage invasion/protest ala SuRie and during what country's performance. If Israel make the final someone might try then.

I hope there isnt anything like that on the night.
I want to watch a song contest not political protests and the only flags I want to see are the national flags.

 

[FenellaTheWitch]

I hope there isnt anything like that on the night.
I want to watch a song contest not political protests and the only flags I want to see are the national flags.

100%. I don't either.

 

[Windermere]

I absolutely love czechia entry Pedestial, anyone else?

 

[Beaversabout]

Ireland's entry is absolute dog poop. Devil worshipy scream fest, it's not even catchy.

 

[Rach88]

I absolutely love czechia entry Pedestial, anyone else?

Yess and love how she's improved so much since she first performed it credit where it's due

 

[Merpedy]

The videos going around from Israel’s jury show are really something. A few people have said that there was a lot of tension during the song as a result

EBU have really messed up with this one

 

[Pontyslapper]

Might actually watch it this year - could be entertaining with all the disagreements going on around and about.

That's not to be flippant about situations - its an in-joke from Auto Shenanigans on YT - the Second World War is known as the second minor disagreement to keep things light and on track when exploring WW2 sites along the road network

 

[Jelly Bean]

Ireland's entry is absolute dog poop. Devil worshipy scream fest, it's not even catchy.

My Irish OH watched it and was mortified Load of try hard nonsense.
I don't want political statements either. Eurovision is an escape and a chance for countries to unite for the purposes of fun and entertainment (hopefully). There are numerous other avenues for people to express their views, and good for them.

 

[knivesnflowers]

israel taking part* is a political statement
eric saade holding a keffiyeh is not the equivalent of a national flag and is not a political statement
tali dedicating 'fighter' to her brother in the iof is a political statement
bambie calling for a ceasefire is not a political statement

*with a song that underwent numerous revisions after lyrics were deemed to be referencing oct 7th