EUROVISION 2008

Cobol74 · May 22nd, 2008, 04:52 PM

OK, as last year: who will win?

Oh anyone know how Dustin got on I missed his semi-final?

/EDIT - OK found it - bum I think that he was fun at least. ...

Ireland
Dustin the Turkey represented Ireland with a controversial performance that garnered some boos from the crowd. The comedy puppet sang Irelande Douze Pointe (Ireland 12 points) which despite the mock-French title is actually in English. A number of Irish news organisations were highly critical of the performance, but the bird told Irish state TV he was "disgusted" by the fact that the song failed to get into the final.

http://www.mister-info.com/?cmd=disp...48&format=html

FRANCE
Another controversial contestant set to take the stage in Saturday's final is French electro-pop star Sebastien Tellier, who triggered a wave of outrage in France after he announced plans to sing in English.

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5...APDR_Z8Wriwu1w

avanti · May 22nd, 2008, 05:10 PM

The eurovision has reached a lameness that is unbearable, the songs are terrible and the artists even worse! I have not watched it since the eighties, the only good thing to ever come out of the eurovision was Abba! images/smilies/shakefist.gif

Cosworth · May 22nd, 2008, 06:00 PM

I hate that fucking turkey ....

Speedtouch · May 22nd, 2008, 06:04 PM

Oh great another total of 3 points for England! Why do we (as a country) chose the worst people. Its like the spiral of depression. We lose, because we have a crap act, which scares off any of the good acts, meaning only shit ones are left.

Vltros · May 22nd, 2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avanti

The eurovision has reached a lameness that is unbearable, the songs are terrible and the artists even worse! I have not watched it since the eighties, the only good thing to ever come out of the eurovision was Abba! images/smilies/shakefist.gif

x2

You just have to see some of the contestants for this year's edition and you wonder why does Eurovision still exist.

God.... images/smilies/dry.gif

Just look at our (Spanish) Eurovision contestant...

Awful

http://www.periodistadigital.com/imgs/efep/20080404/1090613w.jpg

Thanks god I never liked Eurovision. The only thing I'm interested in is the contest to finish. This way they will stop bombarding us (normal people) with the fu**ing "Chiki Chiki song.

Cobol74 · May 22nd, 2008, 06:31 PM

C'mon some of the stuff is er, er, interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosworth

I hate that fucking turkey ....

Cosworth: Said with real feeling, suppose I'd feel different if he was going to be the British entry. ...

maateuszz89 · May 22nd, 2008, 08:48 PM

I'll tell you something... the woman representing Poland was born as male images/smilies/ohmy.gif

argatoga · May 22nd, 2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobol74

Ireland
Dustin the Turkey represented Ireland with a controversial performance that garnered some boos from the crowd. The comedy puppet sang Irelande Douze Pointe (Ireland 12 points) which despite the mock-French title is actually in English. A number of Irish news organisations were highly critical of the performance, but the bird told Irish state TV he was "disgusted" by the fact that the song failed to get into the final.

Should have gone with a proven winner like "My Lovely Horse".

+ YouTube Video

fbc · May 22nd, 2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by avanti

The eurovision has reached a lameness that is unbearable, the songs are terrible and the artists even worse!

That's what makes it so-bad-its-funny. Though the fact I'm not from Europe may have something to do with that. An evening spent sitting around with mates taking the piss out of some truly appalling acts taking themselves too seriously - can't beat it.

NooDle · May 22nd, 2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avanti

The eurovision has reached a lameness that is unbearable, the songs are terrible and the artists even worse! I have not watched it since the eighties, the only good thing to ever come out of the eurovision was Abba! images/smilies/shakefist.gif

I agree with everything you said.
To further prove your point : this is the Belgian song images/smilies/cry.gif

crappyness has a new level added to it

+ YouTube Video

Sadly I'm not kidding. Oh and btw they're singing in a made up language too :wtf:

thankfully they did not make it past the semifinal

Cobol74 · May 22nd, 2008, 11:46 PM

^ Well they can't sing in Flemish/Dutch because the French speakers do not like it and, well you can't sing in Flemish/Dutch. They can't sing in French because the Flemish/Dutch speakers won't like it. They can't sing in English because - well they are not English and the French speakers would not like it so what could they do? Invent their own language - it was that or, er Klingon I suppose.

BTW fixed hot link:

+ YouTube Video

OMG OMG OMG I just made the mistake of listening to about 30 secs - help. .... I need a large dose of Black Sabbath now!!!

NooDle · May 22nd, 2008, 11:53 PM

You have no idea how ashamed I am to have to watch that video with my national flag on it. it's just so shitty.

And to think we have dozens of cool artists who WANT to go represent us at Eurovision...and then they send this pile of garbage.

The first time I heard it I thought someone was taking the piss. took me a while to find out the horrible truth!

Cobol74 · May 22nd, 2008, 11:58 PM

^ You have my deepest sympathy +rep to help ease the pain.

Hidden_Hunter · May 23rd, 2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

That's what makes it so-bad-its-funny. Though the fact I'm not from Europe may have something to do with that. An evening spent sitting around with mates taking the piss out of some truly appalling acts taking themselves too seriously - can't beat it.

hahaha, FBC knows the score.

Terry Wogan makes it complete (I think the coverage is (it's delayed for us for obvious reasons) done by Julia Zemiro this year who I found about as funny as grass (3 hours of tampon jokes sums up her usual performances))

Punisher Bass · May 23rd, 2008, 06:56 AM

Atleast you guys don't have to hear a douchebag on american idol butcher Sharp Dressed Man with ZZ Top right there. The people who go on and watch these shows should be sterilized.

Cobol74 · May 23rd, 2008, 06:59 AM

^ Harsh - but fair.

Richmondgal · May 23rd, 2008, 07:03 AM

I must say, I do feel sorry for the European countries that have to carry the burden of embarrassment every year with their crazy acts.

mmap · May 23rd, 2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by maateuszz89

I'll tell you something... the woman representing Poland was born as male images/smilies/ohmy.gif

Hmm... Isn't she the american who (according to our "all knowing" presenters) has supposedly participated in the Miss USA competition??

teeb · May 23rd, 2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cosworth

I hate that fucking turkey ....

I was hoping he'd win; I loved him.

Then again I'm not Irish...

The Wogan is the only thing making Eurovision watchable, I have to say.

May 22nd, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:12 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,230 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 43	EUROVISION 2008 OK, as last year: who will win? Oh anyone know how Dustin got on I missed his semi-final? /EDIT - OK found it - bum I think that he was fun at least. ... Ireland Dustin the Turkey represented Ireland with a controversial performance that garnered some boos from the crowd. The comedy puppet sang Irelande Douze Pointe (Ireland 12 points) which despite the mock-French title is actually in English. A number of Irish news organisations were highly critical of the performance, but the bird told Irish state TV he was "disgusted" by the fact that the song failed to get into the final. http://www.mister-info.com/?cmd=disp...48&format=html FRANCE Another controversial contestant set to take the stage in Saturday's final is French electro-pop star Sebastien Tellier, who triggered a wave of outrage in France after he announced plans to sing in English. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5...APDR_Z8Wriwu1w __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW! Last edited by Cobol74; May 22nd, 2008 at 04:57 PM.

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Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 01:44 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,544 Rep Power: 28	Oh great another total of 3 points for England! Why do we (as a country) chose the worst people. Its like the spiral of depression. We lose, because we have a crap act, which scares off any of the good acts, meaning only shit ones are left. __________________ I Don't Know Where I'd Be Without This Forum. Thanks So Much

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NooDle Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 11:29 AM Location: Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 1,619 Car: 2004 Opel Astra 2.2DTI Rep Power: 26	You have no idea how ashamed I am to have to watch that video with my national flag on it. it's just so shitty. And to think we have dozens of cool artists who WANT to go represent us at Eurovision...and then they send this pile of garbage. The first time I heard it I thought someone was taking the piss. took me a while to find out the horrible truth!

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:12 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,230 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 43	^ You have my deepest sympathy +rep to help ease the pain. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

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Punisher Bass Resident Buick Ninja Joined: Feb 25th, 2007 Last Online: 01:22 PM Location: St Louis, MO Age: 24 Posts: 1,186 Car: 98 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Rep Power: 34	Atleast you guys don't have to hear a douchebag on american idol butcher Sharp Dressed Man with ZZ Top right there. The people who go on and watch these shows should be sterilized. __________________ Mighty Buick Of Destruction

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Richmondgal Previously Known As aussiekorean Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 09:18 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231 Car: (I want a) Holden Monaro Rep Power: 11	I must say, I do feel sorry for the European countries that have to carry the burden of embarrassment every year with their crazy acts. __________________ RG's Torque "This is a car program. There will be no cushions. There will be no rag rolling. No one will sing and at the end of the series, no one will have a recording contract. This is our new base. And this is our purpose built test track. There are no traffic jams here, well apart from this one and no bus lanes either. This is Top Gear." - Jeremy Clarkson, Season 1, Episode 1.