Eurovision 2009

[Shoyru_Lover]

Did anyone watch Eurovision 2009? I can't believe Norway won!! It was a strong performance by them but there were better candidates out there. The number of times they were awarded top marks by other countries is a bit suspicious for me.

First time watching it and boy was it fun. Everything is so over-the-top but it's great when you have a Eurovision party and have all the attendees dress up according to the theme.

[Asthaloth]

We got points...

*Staggers away before collapsing from shock*

[werepup]

I know! The UK came fifth!!! How... odd.

[DM was on fire!]

...I wth'd when I heard Norway's song.

[ginny-ROX]

what is eurovision

[Helena]

what is eurovision

Think X-Factor, American Idol, whatever, but Europe-wide. Each country picks one act and they all compete.

Erm, Norway's is catchy after you listen to it a lot. Azerbaijan's has gotten stuck in my head like superglue, same for Albania's and Romania's. XDD

And I wish people would stop singing in English instead of the national language. The more people that sing in English, the harder it is for those that don't to get points. If everyone sang in their own language it'd be a lot fairer in general. Plus the fact that's its supposed to be international and all, it's kinda spoilt by everyone singing in the one language.

We got points...

*Staggers away before collapsing from shock*

^this.

[Rox]

And I wish people would stop singing in English instead of the national language start singing heavier songs. The more people that sing in English non-heavy styles (yousawnothing>>), the harder it is for those that don't to get points (If there were any, that is. )

Adapted because I'm too lazy to write up an original post. XD

[jellyoflight]

Russia's made me laugh...with the crying 'Nothing Compares To You'-style video playing in the background.

[Siouxper]

Is this show available in the USA?

[Ski]

They must have done something to break up the voting blocs, considering that the highest-placing Balkan country was Bosnia in 9th.

But that's not to say I don't think Norway's awesome. 387 points. Holy schnapps.

[Shoyru_Lover]

You guys... don't get Eurovision? Oh God... you have all just lost half your lives!!

It's like the best song contest ever! So over the top but so fun. It launched Celine Dion and ABBA into international fame.

[ginny-ROX]

To be honest I had never heard of Eurovision until this topic came up

[werepup]

Just for those who have never heard of it, here's links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision
http://www.eurovision.tv/

It's been going for 53 years.

[ginny-ROX]

Just for those who have never heard of it, here's links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision
http://www.eurovision.tv/

It's been going for 53 years.

WOW! I had no idea Eurovision was so old and big

[Lee]

Wow, I had no idea this even existed!