Eurovision Song Contest 2016

[Fangu]

No, your entries just stink.

Start caring about the show again and you will succeed

 

[Hisako]

Politicking aside, I think Ukraine's entry was really novel and interesting vocally, which set itself apart from the varying amounts of 220% electric boogaloo. Also felt like a much more raw performance compared to some of the other entries, which were still fun to listen to but sounded more clean and sterile.

That said, it seems pretty clear at this point that the people vote with politics in mind.

That new voting system was insane and tense! Please keep it for next year.

Congrats to Ukraine! I didn't want to go all the way to Australia to watch it! xD

I don't think Australia would have hosted it regardless, They don't technically allow guest countries to host, right?

 

[Lex]

Politicking aside, I think Ukraine's entry was really novel and interesting vocally, which set itself apart from the varying amounts of 220% electric boogaloo. Also felt like a much more raw performance compared to some of the other entries, which were still fun to listen to but sounded more clean and sterile.

agree

That said, it seems pretty clear at this point that the people vote with politics in mind.

Well... yes and no. People also always tend to vote for their neighbours, but the best song always wins regardless. I wanted Ukraine to win when I heard it in the semis because I actually loved the song. Yes it's a political song, but it's also unique, unusual, beautiful, well performed and well staged. I wanted to back Australia because I thought they were in with the biggest chance of beating Russia, and I actually liked Russia's entry even though I thought Australia and Ukraine were better songs. Thankfully, the best song (IMO) won, and it almost always does regardless of other tactical/ political/ neighbour voting. Like last year though, Russia had a decent song and they place really high even when their songs are SHIT, because half of the participating countries used to be part of the USSR so they always place high. When they have a good song it's almost a guarantee they're going to win unless there's something better to beat it.

I don't think Australia would have hosted it regardless, They don't technically allow guest countries to host, right?

Correct; an EBU country would have hosted. I imagine someone would have offered or it would have been assigned by random lottery or something.

 

[Lex]

Thank you Eurovision God I needed this

I was infuriated that this didn't even qualify for the finals, like what.

Also, a couple of entries have grown on me. Latvia and Bulgaria specifically, I've added them to my eurovision playlist.

 

[Lex]

Also let's all be fair, this was the best part of the show

love love peace peace
and a burning fake piano