Finally, a reason to watch Eurovision

Valentine · 04-22-2006, 03:17 PM

I don't imagine anyone outside Europe knows much about the Eurovision song contest, but its basically a contest held every year that pits the 'best' new song that each European country can come up with against each other and in turn each country votes for their favourites.

It was a big deal back in the 70s but for the last decade no-one has given a crap and it's been populated by terrible terrible pop bands who drop off the face of the earth (thankfully) straight after it whether they win or lose.

But not anymore. Lordi is coming.

I can't wait to see what this is like, these chainsaw wielding, prosthetic wearing heavy rockers are gonna turn the mild Eurovision, with all its nicey nice pop identi-kit bands, upside down.

Koga · 04-23-2006, 03:56 AM

Which country are they representing? I think I've heard they're Finnish.

I haven't watched it in years and the Dutch contestants have finished very low in the last 5 years or so. At times the songs weren't even that bad, but you don't win with a good song, you need a catchy song, preferably with some gimmick.

To illustrate how important it was in the 70s: ABBA got their breakthrough with this contest.

Valentine · 04-23-2006, 05:11 AM

Yea tell me about it.

The british entry this year is horrendous, like most years, and makes me think why people even bother. But yes Lordi are Finnish, and they're going to make this thing worth watching if just to see he look on everyone elses face.

Adam West · 04-23-2006, 11:32 AM

Yay it's vote for the country nearest to you time.

Going to ignore it this year. No matter who is in it.

ShyGuy727 · 04-25-2006, 07:10 PM

MOSKAU! MOSKAU!

Dschnighis Khan FTW.

04-22-2006, 03:17 PM	#1
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04-23-2006, 03:56 AM	#2
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 174 Times in 116 Posts Points: 107,520.41 Bank: 21,215.78 Total Points: 128,736.19 Donate	Which country are they representing? I think I've heard they're Finnish. I haven't watched it in years and the Dutch contestants have finished very low in the last 5 years or so. At times the songs weren't even that bad, but you don't win with a good song, you need a catchy song, preferably with some gimmick. To illustrate how important it was in the 70s: ABBA got their breakthrough with this contest.

04-23-2006, 05:11 AM	#3
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04-23-2006, 11:32 AM	#4
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