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Eurovision 2022

Post by karatekid » Fri May 13, 2022 10:32 pm

It's here again tomorrow folks , Come on UK, Come on Sam Ryder.

UK and Ukraine one and two but in what order? Maybe a draw - UKraine

:D

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by SalisburyClaret » Fri May 13, 2022 11:40 pm

Ukraine to win by the biggest margin ever - not in doubt
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by elwaclaret » Fri May 13, 2022 11:54 pm

I thought this was a breakthrough in eyecare :(

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Rileybobs » Fri May 13, 2022 11:59 pm

If Ukraine win then it really will call into question the integrity of the competition.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Goobs » Sat May 14, 2022 12:02 am

Rileybobs wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 11:59 pm
If Ukraine win then it really will call into question the integrity of the competition.
You're right because usually it is so removed from politics and judged purely on the artistic quality of the song and performance.
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Somethingfishy » Sat May 14, 2022 1:30 am

It's almost as if Ukraine know it's a foregone conclusion as their song is dreadful. Be pretty hard justifying how it has won when..not if..it does.

I just hope and pray that there is still some integrity left in this competition.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Swizzlestick » Sat May 14, 2022 1:55 am

Ukraine will almost certainly win even with the judges votes. We have a decent entry this year for once, so hopefully a reasonable finish at least.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Taffy on the wing » Sat May 14, 2022 2:50 am

Goobs wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 12:02 am
You're right because usually it is so removed from politics and judged purely on the artistic quality of the song and performance.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Taffy on the wing » Sat May 14, 2022 2:50 am

I just can't believe that this thread exists!

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sat May 14, 2022 7:05 am

Spot on Taffy.I thought this crap ended years ago after Bucks Fizz won.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by gandhisflipflop » Sat May 14, 2022 9:14 am

The sad thing is that it could be a really good annual event, however it is used for political points scoring which doesn't make it a competition. Pathetic really.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Rileybobs » Sat May 14, 2022 9:41 am

Goobs wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 12:02 am
You're right because usually it is so removed from politics and judged purely on the artistic quality of the song and performance.
Woosh.
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by SalisburyClaret » Sat May 14, 2022 9:45 am

Funniest programme of the year.

Obviously nothing to do with music but it’s a great laugh. Norway’s ‘Give that Wolf a Banana’ sums it up
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by tiger76 » Sat May 14, 2022 9:52 am

I've no problem with this it is only once a year after all. mind you I won't be tuning in, I'll catch up on the results later, for once the UK actually has a decent entry, I heard it on the radio this week, and it's pleasant enough to listen too, doubt we'll win as Ukraine will almost certainly sweep the board with the public vote, even if their entry isn't that great TBH, but given the coverage Sam Ryder is getting you'd expect a top 5 finish at least.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Goobs » Sat May 14, 2022 9:59 am

Rileybobs wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 9:41 am
Woosh.
Definitely. In my defence I had been drinking. 😆
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Rileybobs » Sat May 14, 2022 10:00 am

Goobs wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 9:59 am
Definitely. In my defence I had been drinking. 😆
:lol: Likewise!

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:17 pm

Norway are a decent e/w punt imo at 33s

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Bosscat » Sat May 14, 2022 5:50 pm

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 5:17 pm
Norway are a decent e/w punt imo at 33s
Save yer money ... Ukraine are nailed on 😉

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat May 14, 2022 7:12 pm

It's just a bit of high camp fluff, but millions of people here in the UK watch the show and most of them treat it as a bit of a laugh, and lord knows we all could do with one. Those who get all het up about it, and the voting, need to get a grip.
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by claretblue » Sat May 14, 2022 7:18 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 7:05 am
Spot on Taffy.I thought this crap ended years ago after Bucks Fizz won
Bucks Fizz won! :o

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by bobinho » Sat May 14, 2022 7:22 pm

Rileybobs wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 11:59 pm
If Ukraine win then it really will call into question the integrity of the competition.
And it wasn’t before?

Come on…. It’s ALWAYS been a political popularity contest.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by bobinho » Sat May 14, 2022 7:24 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 7:12 pm
It's just a bit of high camp fluff, but millions of people here in the UK watch the show and most of them treat it as a bit of a laugh, and lord knows we all could do with one. Those who get all het up about it, and the voting, need to get a grip.
If it’s a bit of a laugh, and it matters not, bin the “voting” and accept it for what it is… an absolute joke.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat May 14, 2022 7:30 pm

I bet life is a barrel of laughs in your house, Bob.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by yTib » Sat May 14, 2022 7:35 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 7:12 pm
Those who get all het up about it, and the voting, need to get a grip.
i don't watch it (i'm an adult) and wouldn't otherwise care but the fact that i pay for that political circus via my license fee (the uk is one of the major financial contributors) annoys me.

if it was indeed a song contest then fair enough but it isn't and hasn't been for a long time.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by yTib » Sat May 14, 2022 7:36 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 7:30 pm
I bet life is a barrel of laughs in your house, Bob.
billy's goto insult for anyone who disagrees.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Claretmisterg » Sat May 14, 2022 7:40 pm

Bet it’s more entertaining than the cup final

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat May 14, 2022 7:40 pm

Ytib, you might have had a point in your previous post if millions here in the UK didn't watch it. It's called entertainment. HTH.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat May 14, 2022 7:55 pm

Anyway, I'll leave some of your angry miserablists here to do your annual crybaby posts about a TV show that millions of UK viewers will be watching this evening.

Meanwhile, we are now off out to a family and friends Eurovision party where up to 25 of us will have a great time, and all ages too, from kids to great grandparents. BTW - I can't stand the music, but that's not the point. We'll all have a good catch up and a laugh while scoring the acts and taking pee.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by yTib » Sat May 14, 2022 8:07 pm

neither angry nor miserable. just obviously have different tastes than you.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Sat May 14, 2022 8:29 pm

The voting has improved since they’ve changed it to be half the national judges and half the public. Sam Ryder got a massive cheer at the beginning of the show so perhaps things are changing. I’m sure Ukraine will win and I have no problem with that

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Acting Claret » Sat May 14, 2022 8:43 pm

Have people forgotten that the winners host it the following year?

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by boatshed bill » Sat May 14, 2022 8:46 pm

If what I've heard (only 3) is any good then I am totally out of touch with the music of today :D

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Murger » Sat May 14, 2022 8:48 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 8:29 pm
The voting has improved since they’ve changed it to be half the national judges and half the public. Sam Ryder got a massive cheer at the beginning of the show so perhaps things are changing. I’m sure Ukraine will win and I have no problem with that
I couldn't give a rats ass about Eurovision, but you have no problem with someone getting the sympathy vote?

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Bosscat » Sat May 14, 2022 8:49 pm

boatshed bill wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 8:46 pm
If what I've heard (only 3) is any good then I am totally out of touch with the music of today :D
Well have sat through the 1st 8 songs and they are all crap ... only 17 left to go 🥴

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by boatshed bill » Sat May 14, 2022 9:08 pm

Just heard Netherlands' effort.
Best so far.
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sat May 14, 2022 9:12 pm

Thought politics threads were banned :lol:

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Bosscat » Sat May 14, 2022 9:16 pm

Spains entry has a sort of appeal for some 😏

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat May 14, 2022 9:18 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 9:16 pm
Spains entry has a sort of appeal for some 😏
Pretty sure I jusy saw her in the chippy

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by boatshed bill » Sat May 14, 2022 9:19 pm

I've just heard a rearrangement of that Jesse J hit "Not about the money" or whatever

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by wilks_bfc » Sat May 14, 2022 9:20 pm

Germany with a Lewis Capaldi/Ed Sheeran/Eminem crossover

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by harpers_perm » Sat May 14, 2022 9:22 pm

Germany and the Dutch best efforts so far although I'll be voting for Spain purely because of that 'birds ar5e in a thong'.
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by boatshed bill » Sat May 14, 2022 9:23 pm

harpers_perm wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 9:22 pm
Germany and the Dutch best efforts so far although I'll be voting for Spain purely because of that 'birds ar5e in a thong'.
:D :D :D

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sat May 14, 2022 9:34 pm

Always reckoned The Wurzels would have done well in this comp.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Carport » Sat May 14, 2022 9:43 pm

Moldova has to win. Love it. Can we all sing it before the Newcastle game please!
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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Bosscat » Sat May 14, 2022 9:45 pm

Hey Ho lets go Folklore is Rock and Roll yayyyyyyyyy

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by wilks_bfc » Sat May 14, 2022 9:45 pm

Hey ho let’s go

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by redwasp » Sat May 14, 2022 9:56 pm

Can someone remind me, how did Australia get into this?.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Bosscat » Sat May 14, 2022 10:00 pm

redwasp wrote:
Sat May 14, 2022 9:56 pm
Can someone remind me, how did Australia get into this?.
€€€€€€€€€€€€€€

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by Claretlad » Sat May 14, 2022 10:01 pm

UK.if you can't beat em ...join em.

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Re: Eurovision 2022

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Sat May 14, 2022 10:16 pm

Sweden for me

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