SueFinanceManager Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well it is the eve of the Eurovision Song Contest and I find myself debating whether I will sit through it this year or not? My children quite enjoy watching and mostly ridiculing much of what they see.....I think they learnt that from me who has been brain washed by Sir Terrance Wogan over many years I am disturbed to hear Jedwood are 2nd favourites to win and if they do indeed win then I may never ever watch it again. I am sure we all have Eurovison memories but those of us old enough to remember who can forget the year that Riverdance was the interval act...I just remember sitting there amazed at the wonderful blend of music and dance. So if I do watch it Saturday (I probably will as I am not going out Sat night) who else will be and do you think we will get any points other than the points Ireland give us? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I can't believe Jedward are on it!!!!!!! we usually watch it with a bottle of wine for a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I can't believe Jedward are on it!!!!!!! we usually watch it with a bottle of wine for a laugh Oh this is Eurovision hali anything is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yeah, Im a closet euro watcher (well not any more!), so Ill probably be watching if there is nothing else on I do think we will get more votes this year as Blue are better known across Europe, and hasn't the voting changed again this year? But then we do also have Dana International so as you say Sue, anything goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I havent watched it for years. The last time I saw any part of it was when the Finnish group wearing masks won. I thought it was fab that someone other than a bland nothingness won. In my opinion its the biggest waste of TV time ever to be expended, its very existance is trying to promote the Eurozone and to give Euro fat cats a reason for being and thus Brussels a reason to exist. The fact that Jedward are on is enough for me to not watch it, even for a laugh. I couldnt stand the sanctamonious, waffling, drivel ridden, pompous Terry Wogan either. So in answer to the question 'love it or loath it, on balance and after a great deal of reflection, bearing in mind I dont watch talent shows or celebrity shows due to the inane acts that we are subjected to, I would have to say I probably loath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 not likely to be watching it.. not watched for many a year... I avidly watched and enjoyed it around the time we had 'Puppet on a string', Cliff, and Lulu with 'boom bang a bang' , new seekers, etc.. It was a time when we had Eurovision parties and all had a wonderful time dancing and bopping to them all as they came on.. pity any neighbours... as school friends we all took turns hosting it each year.. fun times... Think the politics and way it is now run is so different than it used to be... you could have a really brilliant song but not get anywhere as you are not a neighbouring country or linked in some way.. hope they have changed the voting.. it needs doing.. and I hope we don't win .. the cost of hosting it is far too much.. always wanting to outdo the previous year. We have enough to cover the Olympics next year without this as well.. Bah humbug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm not sure Dana International was through to the final. Actually I quite enjoyed Jedward's act - I can't abide them, but it was suitably silly for Eurovision and I think it will be popular - I can think of several acts that were much worse. I was very taken with the one where there was a lady making sand pictures on a light table - I couldn't tell you what the song was like, I was just amazed at the pictures being created - the singer was just getting in the way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 is that the sand art lady from Ukraine..if is it shes completely amazing. I think she won Ukraines got Talent. have to watch now, just to see that if they got through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yes, they were on last night and got through - she IS amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 She did the most amazing story of the German invasion of the Ukraine. If you haven't seen her in action, its worth a few minutes of anyone's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Oh this is Eurovision hali anything is possible owww i know thats why i have to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 As a real 'music lover' - nope highly unlikely that I will watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I've never watched it before and have always thought it was a load of rubbish but this year a work colleague who's a eurovision fanatic is having a party and I originally agreed to go just because I've hijacked it as my birthday party but I thought I'd get into the spirit so have watched the 2 semi finals this week and I'm now fully converted! It's so funny! just like Sue I enjoyed laughing at the ridiculousness of some of the acts but also some of the songs are surprisingly catchy. Although I hate to admit it I do quite like Jedward's song... oh dear! One thing I do find particularly silly about it is that the UK pay lots of money to get thru to the final without having to take part in the semi finals. I don't understand how that works but I do wonder where that money comes from... Anyway, I have spent most of tonight making euro flag bunting to decorate my colleague's house with and am thoroughly looking forward to the party. I'm sure we'll all have a real laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Missblinx that money comes from you and me- hence the automatic entry into the finals!! Edited May 13, 2011 by surfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Missblinx that money comes from you and me- hence the automatic entry into the finals!! As I feared surfer... even more reason to watch it, we've got to at least get something for money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 i will slit my throat if Jedward win - what an awful song - but fear this my be my last post :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think the last time I watched it was when Cliff Richard won with Congratulations! (wasn't that long ago was it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 sorry to say it but the memory must be fading Gezabel... Cliff came second with that one.. 1968... and I did actually have it on.. first time in many moons... not changed at all.. just as bad as it always was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm pleased you didn't need to slit your throat Hali, they did win an award though - I read it in my Yahoo news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 oww believe me i am too Possum - although was getting at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well....I sort of watched it......My hubby came home form work Friday with belly ache...took himself off to bed thinking mother nature would run it's course and all would be well....spent a sleepless night and we ended up going to see the on call doctor Sat am who diagnosed a suspected appendicitis. Transferred from doctors to hospital by ambulance and then after much prodding and poking... samples taken of many bodily fluids they decided the appendix had to go! Finally go in to surgery 8pm in the evening where they removed a gangrenous appendix.....yuk! I go home feeling quite exhausted by the whole days events and sat at the end of the sofa while eurovision happened around me. My son and several friends came in and a loud group of teenagers laughed and shouted at the voting as they had a little sweep stake thing going I know Azerbaijan won but couldn't tell you if the song was good or not.....I know the UK didn't come last for a change.....and hubby is making a full recovery.....What a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 oh bless you Sue i am glad he is getting better what a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 oh bless you Sue i am glad he is getting better what a day! Thanks Hali....have just got back from the hospital with a tired and very sore hubby....I am now on nursing duties for the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 owww how lovely for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Oh goodness Sue - what a nightmare Hope hubby is not insisting on you wearing a nurses outfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hope hubby is not insisting on you wearing a nurses outfit I am supposed to be making him feel better not scare him to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiral Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm sure you'd look fine in any outfit, however, be prepared, you never know what really makes them tick! Tut, tut, this thread could really take a turn for the worse! Spiral x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiral Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm sure you'd look fine in any outfit, however, be prepared, you never know what really makes them tick! Tut, tut, this thread could really take a turn for the worse! Spiral x Ps, best of luck for his recovery x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks guys he is doing ok.....just sore and very sleepy....every time I turn my back he is snoozing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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