John Drake Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Forget Brexit for a while... at least we're still in Eurovision! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Israel ticking all the boxes this year... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Busy week for me this week so I'll be watching the final unblemished by any glimpses of the knock out rounds. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Never got Eurovision, always seems voting is a farce. I’ll be staying well clear. If it’s your cup of tea hope it’s a good year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingPie Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I love Eurovision. I was in Copenhagen when they hosted it (couldn’t get tickets though) and the atmosphere in the city was phenomenal. My mum thinks Brexit will mean we can’t be in Eurovision anymore without figuring that Australia, Russia, Israel aren’t in Europe either. That said I think she’s still bitter about Cliff losing all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Spidey said: Never got Eurovision, always seems voting is a farce. I’ll be staying well clear. If it’s your cup of tea hope it’s a good year A cup of tea will never do; several glasses of something more potent, and Eurovision becomes very entertaining. Plus, another forum I'm on has an annual sweepstake, which I am in. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, RidingPie said: I think she’s still bitter about Cliff losing all those years ago. with moves like these how could he have lost? It was clearly a fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Brilliant this ... top quality acts , great British entrants destined for stardom and longevity , hilarious commentary by likeable presenter and totally neutral above board voting purely on the merits of the songs . Can’t whack it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 12 hours ago, John Drake said: Forget Brexit for a while... at least we're still in Eurovision! Here... she's not that bad really. Doesn't seem to have received the memo about the standards, or lack thereof, required for representing Britain though, didn't embarrass us in the slightest... "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I Love Eurovision. I watched last nights semi final & I will be watching tomorrows, although on Saturday I may miss the final for the first time in 20+ years because I have a friend coming over for a pi** up from London. I don't have the ability to record via Sky, so I am devastated that she chose this weekend to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Bleep1673 said: I Love Eurovision. I watched last nights semi final & I will be watching tomorrows, although on Saturday I may miss the final for the first time in 20+ years because I have a friend coming over for a pi** up from London. I don't have the ability to record via Sky, so I am devastated that she chose this weekend to visit. Is it on a terrestrial channel? If so, it should be on one of their online catch-up services. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Shadow said: with moves like these how could he have lost? It was clearly a fix It was a close competition that year. Cliff was third just 6 points behind the winner, Luxembourg, which had a strong song and home advantage also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 When I was growing up and there was only 4 channels and you had to watch stuff like this i just recall Bucks Fizz and Johnny Logan . And terry wogan taking the pi$$ which was probably the best bit . I think the last one I watched Celine Dion won , strangely enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 6:21 PM, DavidM said: When I was growing up and there was only 4 channels and you had to watch stuff like this i just recall Bucks Fizz and Johnny Logan . And terry wogan taking the pi$$ which was probably the best bit . I think the last one I watched Celine Dion won , strangely enough It doesn't matter where the performers are from, although home talent* is the norm. It is, ostensibly, a song contest, not a singing contest. *GB has had Gina G (Australian), Katrina & the Waves (USA/Germany) and Cliff (born in India). Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Futtocks said: It doesn't matter where the performers are from, although home talent* is the norm. It is, ostensibly, a song contest, not a singing contest. *GB has had Gina G (Australian), Katrina & the Waves (USA/Germany) and Cliff (born in India). not to forget Olivia Newton John - Australian The New Seekers - Australian ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Been a lot of money for Cyprus to win it. Were 4/1 with the bookies yesterday, now 15/8 is best price available. I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Going to a Eurovision party on Saturday. The more you put into watching Eurovision, the better the experience! I drew France this year. How stereotypical should my fancy dress be? PS Watching with the subtitles on is a joy! 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 12:49 PM, ckn said: Is it on a terrestrial channel? If so, it should be on one of their online catch-up services. If I had internet, that would help. I am currently using one of the employment agencies computer in Hastings TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I really enjoy Eurovision, you just have to take the usual shenanigans with a pinch of salt. It's a bit like the World Cup for me, it used to be mostly about seeing us win but once you let that go (we are currently 200-1) it is enjoyable for other reasons. I still enjoy sitting down with the family, scoring the acts and finding out what everyone thinks at the end. If there's one modern annoyance is that you almost know the winner beforehand. They tend to hype up one or two acts (that often don't stand out) and these become the winners. Unlike in sport, I think people are influenced by who the favourite is and it gets its own momentum. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Salvador Sobral was a real left-field winner last year. I didn't watch all of the semi-finals, but it'll be interesting to see if anyone tries to replicate his style this year. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hello, Slovenia Oh until the song starts With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Catarina Furtado (the presenter with half a dress) seems like a nice lady "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 My favourite song so far is Lithuania "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 The Estonian lady has an amazing voice, song didn't suit it though in essentially a pop contest. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Well done to SuRie for carrying on after that. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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