Eurovision 2010 (May 29th)

[Dasquian Belargic]

After last years extremely entertaining drunken voice chat (http://www.sw-fans.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19546), I'd like to motion that we - the posters of Europe (and any non-Euros who are fancy stepping into this continental clusterfuck / cultural time-warp) - take up the challenge of the Eurovision drinking contest for 2010! http://www.eurovision.tv/page/home

Since Norway won last year, they will be hosting the contest this year and it will take place on Saturday May 29th. Here is this years entry from the reigning champs/chumps:

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[Sanis Prent]

Yessss I am so down for this

[Yog]

I'm so up for that. :D

[Captain Untouchable]

Provisionally 'hell yes', provided my access to laptops and privacy has improved by then. :uhoh

[Droo]

I'm there, baby!

[Svetlana Ustinov]

I am SO there! Is this going to be streaming online for us non-Euro viewers?

HA! I actually own a CD from this years Greek entrant :D

[Dasquian Belargic]

I believe the stream on the official site works regardless of your location :D

[Svetlana Ustinov]

Ooo! Good to know :D

[Sanis Prent]

Ready to get my groove on to whatever turkey / azerbaijan has lol. Also will laugh at whatever the UK vomits up into the competition. They're always awful

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'd like to think that we stopped trying, once becoming pals with the US made us the pariah of Europe. Either that or we don't want the cost of being the host nation - but considering we pay part of the bill anyway, I think the truth might just be that we are awful.

Awful in a boring way, as opposed to lots of other countries who opt for the bat-shit insane approach to their entries.

[Sanis Prent]

Can Lordi re-enter? They need to

[Yog]

Can Lordi re-enter? They need to
In theory, you may enter the contest as many times as you like. Johnny Logan even won twice. But I don't think Lordi plans to re-enter.

Finland's entry is god awful (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0tV3m4Irc), but wins points on comedy value. :lol

[Captain Untouchable]

Lordi and Aqua, and ABBA all entered as successful music acts, iirc. We need to enter someone internationally successful; that way when the Uk gets no votes It'll highlight how futile trying to win Eurovision is, so we can quit investing tax payer's money in a lost cause. <_<

[Dasquian Belargic]

Apparently this is the UK entry

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Yup we still don't want to win



PS I hope Estonia sends that violin-wielding piece of crumpet again this year

[Yog]

Lordi and Aqua, and ABBA all entered as successful music acts, iirc. We need to enter someone internationally successful; that way when the Uk gets no votes It'll highlight how futile trying to win Eurovision is, so we can quit investing tax payer's money in a lost cause. <_<
ABBA was somewhat successful in Sweden prior to Eurovision, but Waterloo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGs7dTjUsXw) was their international breakthrough. Their debut album Ring Ring was initially released in Scandinavia only, and in limited territories. In fact, they tried to enter the contest in previous years with 2 rejected entries, and 2 songs which failed to qualify in the Swedish finals. After Waterloo, they started topping international charts and had a successful tour, and the rest is history. Celine Dion was a complete unknown outside the French speaking world before her Ne partez pas sans moi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pEYw8PcBas) in 1988.

Random Eurovision geek trivia. :)

[Crusader]

I think the truth might just be that we are awful.

Awful in a boring way, as opposed to lots of other countries who opt for the bat-shit insane approach to their entries.

I think it is the same here in Germany although we have gone both ways in the past... I mean being awful and and the bat-shit insane approach.

[Yog]

I think the truth might just be that we are awful.

Awful in a boring way, as opposed to lots of other countries who opt for the bat-shit insane approach to their entries.

I think it is the same here in Germany although we have gone both ways in the past... I mean being awful and and the bat-shit insane approach.
I think Germany (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esTVVjpTzIY) is considered one of the better entries this year, actually (in a non ironic way). I don't think it's going to win, but will probably do ok.

Personally, I find the entry from Armenia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8dvxUv3XyY) rather catchy (do I need professional help?) :uhoh

[Droo]

That Sounds Good to Me? Never was a song more inappropriately named.

[Dasquian Belargic]

And yet it's written by Waterman and Stock... I guess they suck without Aitken!



Personally, I find the entry from Armenia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8dvxUv3XyY) rather catchy (do I need professional help?) :uhoh

You and me both :ohno




I wish Turkey would convince Tarkan to be their entrant :(

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[Yog]

That Sounds Good to Me? Never was a song more inappropriately named.

I agree with you. :mneh

On that note, the odds for UK is 209:1. Azerbaijan is currently the bookmaker favorite:
http://www.online-betting-guide.co.uk/eurovision.htm

[Charley]

Caucasus nations are almost always my favorites, so they need to keep that up.

[Nya Halcyon]

Ugh... is it that time of the year again?!? Oh boy... I'll definitely try to be there for the drunken chat this time... :lol

You'd really think someone on the panel of German judges for the local contestants would take a hint from the fact that the last two German entries came in at #20 or lower.... this year's German entry is... uhh... I'm not even sure how to describe that adequately...

What sort of a weird accent is that?!?!

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[Droo]

Accent is bad but the song... I quite like it... I mean, for a Eurovision song! :uhoh

Edit: Her mouth keeps making weird shapes.

[Yog]

I'm with Droo, I rather like the German entry, for once. :uhoh

[Crusader]

ROFL shame on me for not knowing our entry. Jup the accent sounds strange and her choreography is horrible but it is much better than the last entry. Maybe I will end up watching it this year.

Oh and Germany's best entry ever was this one:

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[Yog]

Oh and Germany's best entry ever was this one
hahahaha

You should join our drinking game on vent / TS this year. :D

[Sanis Prent]

Armenia's entry is pretty good y'all

[Nya Halcyon]

I'm with Droo, I rather like the German entry, for once.

Eh... it's not all super bad like the last two entries - at least the song is catchy - but the weird accent is just really really irritating. It's not even that it sounds like someone with a heavy German accent trying to mask it, it's just ... a really weird accent.

Next to that old German entry, tho, this year's is fantastic o_O ... what were they thinking?!?!?

[Droo]

Armenia's entry is pretty good y'all

What you mean is she's a bit of alright, yes? ;)

[Dasquian Belargic]

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Why hello, Armenia

[General Dan]

The best part about that video are the two ugly dudes in the booth who are getting WAY INTO THE SONG

[Crusader]

Oh and Germany's best entry ever was this one
hahahaha

You should join our drinking game on vent / TS this year. :D

Maybe I will do so. It would be pretty funny to hear your voice again.

[General Dan]

Armenia's entry is pretty good y'all

What you mean is she's a bit of alright, yes? ;)

What's Armenian for yes? Jagdshemash?

[Carré Inirial]

Well, I still hold out some modicum of hope for Greece's chances this year...just...try not to watch the choreography too much *winces*

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[Dasquian Belargic]

:uhoh Well... they are not singing in English. At least they have that going for them.

[Carré Inirial]

True!

Though that doesn't help when you speak fluent enough Greek to know what he's singing. Standard pop-style song, really.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Try not to watch the choreography!? I can't look away! :eek

[Dasquian Belargic]

It's getting closer :D

[Crusader]

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It looks like google already knows who is winning...



http://www.google.com/intl/eng/landing/eurovision/index.html
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[Droo]

Go Lena! :eee

[Veritas]

Fortunately I'll be paid by that day and can get more alcohol to drink while I make fun of this.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Exposure to crappy Spanish dance music over the last week has only heightened my anticipation for this.

[Yog]

Exposure to crappy Spanish dance music over the last week has only heightened my anticipation for this.

And there is even better news! Now you can listen to dubious eurovision pop at a 24/7 basis! :lol
http://www.escradio.com/

[Dasquian Belargic]

The entire Eurovision 2010 album is already on Spotify, if you want to prepare yourself :D

http://open.spotify.com/album/3MlWJ0F9FYSRwweS7ZAutB

[Darth Turbogeek]

They had a preview of this utter crap instead of Iron Chef! FUCK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU no-one takes away my Iron Chef fun for this rot!

[Droo]

The entire Eurovision 2010 album is already on Spotify, if you want to prepare yourself :D

http://open.spotify.com/album/3MlWJ0F9FYSRwweS7ZAutB

How does one get their hands on a Spotify invite? :ohno

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm not sure o_O I signed up to a free open beta a year or two back. I'll have to check and see if I have any invites to give!

[Yog]

How does one get their hands on a Spotify invite? :ohno
You use their new (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13526_3-20005293-27.html) service "Spotify Open", which requires no invite:
http://www.spotify.com/int/blog/archives/2010/05/18/open-and-unlimted/

(Edit: That has a limit of 20 hours per month though. In order to get an invite to the unrestricted free service, you need someone with a paid subscription to invite you. I am also on the free service like Jen)


In other news, looks like I probably won't be able to make the drunken voice chat the 29th, because I got some cheap last minute ticket to Mallorca. I'll bring my laptop, microphone, and hope there is a wireless Internet service on the hotel just in case, but can't make any promises.

[Droo]

Aww, no! You're a SWFans Eurovision Drunken Chat veteran! What other Norweigian can I possibly give stick to now? :(

In other news: nice one on the trip to Mallorca. Have a goodun, mate! :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Yog, you have to find somewhere that a bunch of Spaniards are getting merry whilst watching and make them join the voicechat with you!

[Dasquian Belargic]

Anyone have a suggestion for a Eurovision cocktail?

[Droo]

Last year someone had a Ventrilo server which they kindly offered us to use for the drunken Eurovision chat. Does that server still exist, and if not, are there any other options available?

[Crusader]

good question. I will be around tonight.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Callista was our benevolent host last year, but she doesn't have the Vent channel anymore.

Any other suggestions? Skype?

[Droo]

In that case, my mate has kindly offered to let us use his Ventrilo server for this auspicious event and if you would like the details please either PM me or contact me on AIM, screen name: droogydroo

[Dasquian Belargic]

I also have the Vent details, my AIM is Lordvanderveld (as if you didnt know already)

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

... a drunken voice chat?! Whilst listening to music??!!

[Droo]

Better to get in touch with Dasquian for the details as I'm going to be out for a few hours.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Charley is all up in this, so I'm not too worried about missing anything. It's just the thought of a drunken voice chat that makes me grin like an idiot.

[Dasquian Belargic]

FYI I just finished my first bottle of Magners. Warming up.

[Veritas]

I will be promptly heading to fill our booze coffers. Gotta stop off for other small sundries but I don't expect to be long. The whole issue is to stop procrastinating at this point.

There's a spot here that serves growlers of our local small batch brews and I may get a gallon or so.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Someone on SomethingAwful made a drinking game rules / score sheet: http://ablegoy.com/ESC2010_EN.pdf

My personal rule is: take a drink everytime something is happening on stage that makes absolutely no sense.

[Crusader]

I am on ventrilo now.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Someone on SomethingAwful made a drinking game rules / score sheet: http://ablegoy.com/ESC2010_EN.pdf

My personal rule is: take a drink everytime something is happening on stage that makes absolutely no sense.

I'm surprised it's not simply just 'take a drink!'

[Dasquian Belargic]

I've started an AIM chatroom too, for anyone who won't be voicechatting. It's called 'fanseurovision' (you can also Im me for an invite)

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

this is great :D

[Crusader]

Haha this was so much fun tonight. We should do something like that again soon.
I am sorry for my drunk English :D

[Crusader]

Good night to everyone! I will try to go to bed now...although I am pretty drunk.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

My head :x

[Taataani Meorrrei]

Whoa I drank a half gallon of 12% abv barleywine this was not a good idea

[Crusader]

My head :x
shhhh not so loud!:x

[Dasquian Belargic]

belaruuuuuus :shakefist

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Mmm orange juice and painkillers. What a wonderful thing :D

Who won? I don't remember much after Russia put in their votes ^_^;

[Dasquian Belargic]

Germany!

The UK came last :dance

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Ha!

Did the UK even get any votes? I don't recall them getting any before my memory took a vacation.

[Dasquian Belargic]

We got about 6 points I think. We were ahead of Belarus until near the very end they got a surprise 12 points.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Gotta watch out for those butterflies with child-bearing hips ;)

[Droo]

I have to say I was pleased with the result since it was the only song that I liked. And, in fairness, we deserved to be last with that absolute abortion of a song.

Suprisingly, I don't feel even slightly hungover today although I do wonder if the smell of mango chutney cake is wafting from the Hicks kitchen as we speak... :uhoh

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Haha noooo :p


But I did make another fried egg chili chutney sammich this morning cause I was starving. All the spongecake cups are gone, otherwise I would've used those :D

[Taataani Meorrrei]

Wait a minute, you made a fried egg chili chutney sandwich and didn't make me one???

[Daria Nytherciria]

I hope that Eurovisioon gets back to its wacky roots next year. There were far too few tin-foil clad centurions in hamster wheels.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/shakingoff/eurovision%20second%20semi-final/centurion_in_hamster_wheel.jpg

[Nya Halcyon]

Ughhhhh what... wait... Germany WON?!?!? Oh gods... what's the world coming to??!?

Yeah I've been gone for a week on some remote island. What the hell happened?