rekil
to menny cranks
It should win but probably won't. Italy's appalling 90's subrawk travesty is the favourite ffs.
Eurovision 2021
- Thread starter MrCurry
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I felt the same way about the Belgian entry. Cant believe it went thru.
Cyprus El Diablo has really grown on me, but it’s still Norway by a country mile for me. I just don’t like the way he’s milking the tourettes a bit, pulling off his glasses mid-song. It will probably help his vote count, but feels a bit exploitative.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
I quite liked the Belgian entry; again, just something a bit different, and while I appreciate it certainly might not be to everyone's tastes, I enjoyed it.
Dr. Furface
One small step for me
I've gone right off Norway, he's too much of a dick. I didn't like the Belgian one before but it was better live and I think it might do well, given they're well known n all that.
The one that really surprised me on the night was Israel, she was good but right now she's singing for the wrong country (in fact bc of that I was surprised she made it out the semi) but at 200/1+ I'll risk a quid each way on her.
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PR1Berske
Alligator in chains by the park gates.
Running order for tomorrow night.
1. Cyprus. Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" as reimagined by a cruise ship entertainer.
2. Albania. Big vocals, big orchestration, no chance of doing anything.
3. Israel. "Levitating" by Dua Lipa as reimagined by someone with little imagination.
4. Belgium. Goldfrapp goes coffee shop. A measured, mature, arch ballad that you won't remember when the phonelines open.
5. Russia. Tajik refugee raps about women's empowerment, causing the Russian (male) establishment to consider legal action against her.
6. Malta. "Juice" by Lizzo, but arguably better.
7. Portugal. Simply Red slowed down for a John Lewis ad, with quite dubious lyrics about an Amsterdam sex worker.
8. Serbia. Seven girl groups in one trio, unabashed wine mom energy. And in Serbian.
9. United Kingdom. Rudimental-adjacent dance track with a Yorkshire accent. Had the organisers felt optimistic about the chances of this, they wouldn't have buried it ninth in the running order.
10. Greece. Denise Richards and the worst green screen effects I've ever seen outside 1970s Doctor Who.
11. Switzerland. Heartfelt ballad by Timothée Chamolet's alternative universe cousin.
12. Iceland. Walking meme generators create another disco earworm. This could be a winner.
13. Spain. Quiffed balladeer warbles in Spanish in front of a giant moon. This won't be a winner.
14. Moldova. Camp pop fluff with a hook far better than the entirety of the song.
15. Germany. TikTok star with a ukelele sings about Internet trolls for three minutes. You'll either like this, or want to send Germany into the heart of the sun.
16. Finland. Limp Bizkit never sounded like this. For a reason.
17. Bulgaria. Every Billie Eilish song has led to this moment.
18. Lithuania. Cheesy melody and TikTok friendly dance moves package lyrics about dancing alone during the pandemic. Runs out of steam by the middle-8.
19. Ukraine. Folk meets 90s techno, which builds to a sweaty conclusion with straight faced irony.
20. France. The most French of all French songs ever to France for years. Lone woman in black sends the Piaf-o-metre to overdrive.
21. Azerbaijan. Former evil geniuses of Eurovision continue their managed decline with okay camp Europop. Last year's entry was far better.
22. Norway. Dreary boyband pastiche with an angel/demon staging gimmick. He's got Tourettes, hence his stage name Tix. Co-wrote "Sweet But Psycho", too, which perhaps should have been entered instead.
23. The Netherlands. Inspiring BLM-flavoured gospel by a queer Surinamese vocalist, partly using a local creole. Certain parts of Twitter will explode, which is likely the point.
24. Italy. Allora. Genderfluid rock band spend three minutes throwing the Italian language down a hill of riffs.
25. Sweden. Former Eurovision powerhouse sends somewhat mechanical and obvious ballad. You can hear the machinery clunk into action. The producers decision to place it in the sweet spot for televoting is no coincidence.
26. San Marino. Last night, the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida guest rapped on this song, so there is a chance that tomorrow night the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida will appear again. Just to stress that the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida appears on this song.
1. Cyprus. Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" as reimagined by a cruise ship entertainer.
2. Albania. Big vocals, big orchestration, no chance of doing anything.
3. Israel. "Levitating" by Dua Lipa as reimagined by someone with little imagination.
4. Belgium. Goldfrapp goes coffee shop. A measured, mature, arch ballad that you won't remember when the phonelines open.
5. Russia. Tajik refugee raps about women's empowerment, causing the Russian (male) establishment to consider legal action against her.
6. Malta. "Juice" by Lizzo, but arguably better.
7. Portugal. Simply Red slowed down for a John Lewis ad, with quite dubious lyrics about an Amsterdam sex worker.
8. Serbia. Seven girl groups in one trio, unabashed wine mom energy. And in Serbian.
9. United Kingdom. Rudimental-adjacent dance track with a Yorkshire accent. Had the organisers felt optimistic about the chances of this, they wouldn't have buried it ninth in the running order.
10. Greece. Denise Richards and the worst green screen effects I've ever seen outside 1970s Doctor Who.
11. Switzerland. Heartfelt ballad by Timothée Chamolet's alternative universe cousin.
12. Iceland. Walking meme generators create another disco earworm. This could be a winner.
13. Spain. Quiffed balladeer warbles in Spanish in front of a giant moon. This won't be a winner.
14. Moldova. Camp pop fluff with a hook far better than the entirety of the song.
15. Germany. TikTok star with a ukelele sings about Internet trolls for three minutes. You'll either like this, or want to send Germany into the heart of the sun.
16. Finland. Limp Bizkit never sounded like this. For a reason.
17. Bulgaria. Every Billie Eilish song has led to this moment.
18. Lithuania. Cheesy melody and TikTok friendly dance moves package lyrics about dancing alone during the pandemic. Runs out of steam by the middle-8.
19. Ukraine. Folk meets 90s techno, which builds to a sweaty conclusion with straight faced irony.
20. France. The most French of all French songs ever to France for years. Lone woman in black sends the Piaf-o-metre to overdrive.
21. Azerbaijan. Former evil geniuses of Eurovision continue their managed decline with okay camp Europop. Last year's entry was far better.
22. Norway. Dreary boyband pastiche with an angel/demon staging gimmick. He's got Tourettes, hence his stage name Tix. Co-wrote "Sweet But Psycho", too, which perhaps should have been entered instead.
23. The Netherlands. Inspiring BLM-flavoured gospel by a queer Surinamese vocalist, partly using a local creole. Certain parts of Twitter will explode, which is likely the point.
24. Italy. Allora. Genderfluid rock band spend three minutes throwing the Italian language down a hill of riffs.
25. Sweden. Former Eurovision powerhouse sends somewhat mechanical and obvious ballad. You can hear the machinery clunk into action. The producers decision to place it in the sweet spot for televoting is no coincidence.
26. San Marino. Last night, the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida guest rapped on this song, so there is a chance that tomorrow night the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida will appear again. Just to stress that the actual, real, genuine Flo Rida appears on this song.
han
love is the answer
Looking forward to this! We're having some mates round for some European stylee nibbles. I used to adore Eurovision as a kid, then didn't watch it for decades, and have rediscovered it in my late 40s. Such a totally absurd and wonderful thing. I think the key is to watch the whole thing from beginning to end. Dipping in and out doesn't make any sense. Then the full fabulousness of the occasion reveals itself.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I always avoid the thing until the night of the final so that I can experience wonder and hilarity on the night itself. Thank you for the running order PR1Berske - from that I am particularly looking forward to the French entry 
I hope the subtitling is up to par this year, some years it's been terrible or absent for some of the lyrics but I like the random lost in translation-ness that sometimes occurs.
I hope the subtitling is up to par this year, some years it's been terrible or absent for some of the lyrics but I like the random lost in translation-ness that sometimes occurs.
han
love is the answer
The occasional weird, totally wrong subtitling just adds to the hilarity, I feel...
PR1Berske
Alligator in chains by the park gates.
Given that the BBC and others appear determined to attack Eurovision from on high as if it's the Pulitzer Prize for Musical Endeavour, rather than a cheap shiny-floor Saturday night event, the attitude in this thread makes me very happy. Thanks for the kind words, folks x
isvicthere?
a.k.a. floppybollocks
I´m putting off my usual afternoon sesh so I can start drinking with this. "Our" song currently trading at 580 on Betfair. Only 7 at longer odds, so no chance of winning. It´s almost as if the UK had done something to make other European countries not like it!
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Tbf we’ve never done well for years , Germany also doesn’t get many votes . Anyway I’ve back Portugal to get to the quarter finals at 5-1
isvicthere?
a.k.a. floppybollocks
In previous years this thread has served as a commentary board as the Eurovision drama has unfolded.
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
I like the look of Lithuania!
Nine Bob Note
Self-Isolating before it was fashionable
I've spent the day listening to a podcast on the Wire, but come on, sacrifices have to be made!
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
The Small One liked Cyprus.
Steel Icarus
we move
Very Gaga. Liked it
Nine Bob Note
Self-Isolating before it was fashionable
Must get some silver lametta for the xmas tree this year...
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
My friend is a fan of Albania's, and apparently so is Graham, but I honestly don't get it. Think there are far better songs and singers in the line up. Each to their own, though.
isvicthere?
a.k.a. floppybollocks
Albania: always extra marks for singing in your own language.
