Yet Another Cycling Forum
Off Topic => The Pub => Arts and Entertainment => Topic started by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 13 May, 2013, 01:19:59 pm
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I am this: already quite excited.
Have just arranged to go round to my colleague's house for the evening to watch it with his wife as she also takes it quite seriously believes there is no finer night of full on lunatic musical entertainment in the year. Must buy a bottle of Advocaat this week. :D
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I have my Advocaat. I am ready.
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Eurovision 2013 in the Arts and Entertainment section? Not too sure about that.
Anyway, enjoy.
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Man I'm in love with the Ukrainian entry.
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Imo, it's way more serious than seems apparent to the casual observer (and certainly to those that take the pish!) It's not (just? even?) a campfest - knowingly or otherwise. Personally, I don't get it so can't buy into it but I certainly don't dismiss it.
To go on a bit, I think Terry Wogan et al didn't get it either, though they perhaps thought they did. I think there was an attempt by some to take this kind of patronising, lofty and irreverent view of it - as if they'd got a handle on it all and pigeon holed it. So I found it rather funny when he began to be critical. It came over as sour grapes.
Generally speaking, I don't think the UK gets it either. It almost seems as though there are elements that reckon the UK ought win (because, I mean, they write the best songs don't they?), can't understand why they don't, so dismiss it all. I don't see a UK entry winning until they get with it, loose the attitude and take part.
....but it doesn't really matter! ;D
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We have cherry beer, Leffe Blonde, paprika Pringles, Mini Cheddars and white chocolate Maltesers, we are set.
;D
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Did Arch make the French woman's dress out of recycled inner tubes?
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Good song from France.
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The Lithuanian guy has a shoe called Spain?
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The Lithuanian guy has a shoe called Spain?
Its shockingly shit!
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It was slightly less shit in the semi-final.
The Moldovans have a volcano in their set.
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It was slightly less shit in the semi-final.
The Moldovans have a volcano in their set.
Or a lady being set alight.
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We're shuttling between Ken Bruce's commentary between the songs and the main audio, as the R2 feed is a bit out of synch, it's worth trying for his sardonic slant.You have to getthe box up on the top right and pres 1, then shuttle.
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The wedding woman reminded me of the Italian politician who had been a porn star.
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Chris de Burgh has made an appearance.
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They were rather impressive eyebrows weren't they? I imagine they will branch out to a career of their own after this.
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GLITTER BALL :D :D :D
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The Belarus lady is Holly Vallance 'Kiss Kiss'.
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Ken Bruce's description was "Think Katherine Jenkins in a lap dancing club".
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France and Malta my faves so far...
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Wouldn't mind fewer dancers, too.
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Malta had a cute singer and a ukelele.
Judging by the semis my faves are going to be Switzerland and Romania as long as they both got through.
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Armenia's really is shit which is a shame as Tony Iommi should have created something much better.
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OOOOh I loved Germany's entry - EUROVISION GREATNESS ;D
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Malta had a cute singer and a ukelele.
Judging by the semis my faves are going to be Switzerland and Romania as long as they both got through.
Blimey, you're looking closely!
It's a bit samey this year isn't it? Bland, uncomplicated, obvious melodies, and with a few exceptions they're all singing in Ingerlish, as though they're taking it seriously. Not like back in my day when the songs were tuneless rackets and you couldn't understand a word they were saying.
Go Romania! Now we're cooking!
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Wouldn't mind fewer dancers, too.
So would Switzerland have one verse to the tune of another in French, one in Swiss and one in German or three singers simultaneously singing in different languages?
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I've done my duty, I've watched it so far with Mrs. B. Gonna sidle off now to read the internets.
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Whatever works for them, just so long as they don't sing in English.
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I think we have a winner!
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Malta had a cute singer and a ukelele.
Judging by the semis my faves are going to be Switzerland and Romania as long as they both got through.
Blimey, you're looking closely!
It's a bit samey this year isn't it? Bland, uncomplicated, obvious melodies, and with a few exceptions they're all singing in Ingerlish, as though they're taking it seriously. Not like back in my day when the songs were tuneless rackets and you couldn't understand a word they were saying.
Romania: good falsetto there. Not cheesy. At all.
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I think we have a winner!
Yebbut he was singing in Engerlish.
;)
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My rule hasn't been implemented yet.
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Ken Bruce now in synch.
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Well she's singing the right notes...
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That sounded dubbed.
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Well she's singing the right notes...
...but not necessarily in the right order?
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: I'm not an expert on Eurovision, but camp Romanian vampire opera with a hint of dubstep automatically wins doesn't it? - Mark Steel
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Well she's singing the right notes...
...but not necessarily in the right order?
I couldn't possibly comment.
;)
Mainly because I wouldn't know the right note if I was formally introduced to it.
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: I'm not an expert on Eurovision, but camp Romanian vampire opera with a hint of dubstep automatically wins doesn't it? - Mark Steel
I hope so ;D ;D ;D
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My vote goes to Romania so far.
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My rule hasn't been implemented yet.
My rule:
Bjorn'n'Benny write the lyrics to a song then every country to set it to music and stage it how they see fit.
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My vote goes to
should have gone out for a ride long enough to require lights for apres last orders
::-)
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
That would be an old rule. They've had it a few times and then abolished it.
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Iceland's song has been driving me nuts because it reminded me of something else. It's finally hit me - Hallelujah. Leonard Cohen's lawyers should be called.
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I think it's been used before in every Scottish tourist board advert ever.
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: Who knew Thor had such a good singing voice?
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Why is there a man in a box?
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
You'd end up with Ardal O'Hanlon singing Hey Nonny Nonny for Norway again.
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Oh show me the way to the next whisky bar...
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Yella! Come on Greece!
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That bloke on the funny guitar seems familiar...
A song for austerity indeed!
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It had everything except falsetto.
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Greece - my first thought, a midget Mick Fleetwood... perhaps it's just my weird mind.
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I like the Greek song.
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Ellas!
My favourite so far - and nothing to do with the refrain. If they win, we'll have a proper austerity Eurovision.
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Superb! Greece for the win - and we can have a Eurowhip-round to pay for it.
Ukraine. Pritty lady....
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Hmmm, gravity sucks.
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It could do well though.
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An attractive woman, singing yet another Euro-ballad. Wonder how she would have done with a better song. Wonder if I can find any of her earlier stuff.
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Italy are dire!
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...and what about their Eurovision entry?
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Italy are dire!
His suit is nice...
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Italy are dire!
...and what about their Eurovision entry?
pmsl
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Interesting one from the Norgies. I like this. Quite Bond-like in fact
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How do you form a flat plait? Do you just plait your hair normally then iron it?
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Interesting one from the Norgies. I like this. Quite Bond-like in fact
It's the first one I've taken notice of.The song is not up to much though ;)
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If you need a pee go now, Georgia's song is dire.
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Is that woman wearing the queen's coronation dress?
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I really hope this has some dancing penguins half way through.
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Errrrr, no seriously take a pee break.
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That lean-balance thing is as good as it gets.
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Ireland are absolutely not going for the gay vote this year.
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O'Kodo?
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O'Kodo?
;D
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good to see Stomp finally managed to get some decent drums. #Ireland
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Had a text from a friend in Dublin saying they're taking bids for the oiled up men in leather and their big drums. Cash only.
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I'd like to see:
1. Greece
2. Romania
3. Norway.
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Has that woman been in a fight to the death with a flock of seagulls?
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A flock of seagulls or A Flock of Seagulls?
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I'd like to see:
1. Greece
2. Romania
3. Norway.
Not a very well designed package holiday.
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I'd like to see:
1. Greece
2. Romania
3. Norway.
Send us a postcard.
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A flock of seagulls or A Flock of Seagulls?
Oh god. :facepalm: I worked for them once. I had happily forgotten until now.
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I'd like to see:
1. Greece
2. Romania
3. Norway.
should have gone to Specsavers
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Thought I would never say this but...... that was actually quite good.
And no, I haven't been drinking.
Don't think the UK will finish higher than 18th sadly. No idea who will win.
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A flock of seagulls or A Flock of Seagulls?
Oh god. :facepalm: I worked for them once. I had happily forgotten until now.
Their haircuts live on in Eurovision tonight.
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A flock of seagulls or A Flock of Seagulls?
As long as there was a photograph of it...
(sorry Basil)
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Unless some country is entering the theme music to Mission Impossible, it sounds like Mrs. B has surrendered. :thumbsup:
I don't fancy watching that either so I'll stay here. :D
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As long as there was a photograph of it...
::-)
;D
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A flock of seagulls or A Flock of Seagulls?
Oh god. :facepalm: I worked for them once. I had happily forgotten until now.
Their haircuts live on in Eurovision tonight.
Back in the eighties, I had a rockabilly quiff which always ended up collapsing and going a bit 'Flock of Seagulls' when it got wet. Just thought I'd tell you that.
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good to see Stomp finally managed to get some decent drums. #Ireland
Unfortunately the Swedes thought they were only fit enough for the re-cycling bins.
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PMSL! ;D
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Think someone might have spiked my Guinness with acid. Did that last bit really just happen?
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Probably.
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Are they voting yet?
I like the voting bit. Will GB get any other votes than the 8 points usually given from Ireland?
What if Ireland don't do that this year? Nul points?
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Nope, thanks to Sweden we have a point.
Not entirely sure what it is though.
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We haven't been watching the contest, but tuned in just in time for the interval song. We want to vote for that!
Love the line about not being able to afford the contest, and the meatballs seasoned with horse!
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Russia and Denmark? Really ???
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FFS! UK voters obviously voted for Denmark's X-Factor production values.
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Alternative: Performers sing the the language of the country hosting the competition. I think that could be fun. :)
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Alternative: Performers sing the the language of the country hosting the competition. I think that could be fun. :)
'Nuvver alternative. They must sing in Esperanto.
Whatever happened to Esperanto?
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Alternative: Performers sing the the language of the country hosting the competition. I think that could be fun. :)
'Nuvver alternative. They must sing in Esperanto.
Whatever happened to Esperanto?
Say that again in Esperanto.
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W"ell Google Translate has it as
Kio ajn okazis al Esperanto?
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W"ell Google Translate has it as
Kio ajn okazis al Esperanto?
But does it have the answer too?
I don't think "42" works...
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Ohh FFS now they (Denmark) have to spend loads of money on it here next year :sick: Those money can be spend so much better.
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Eurovision needs a new rule: you can only sing in your country's language(s).
Alternative: Performers sing the the language of the country hosting the competition. I think that could be fun. :)
'Nuvver alternative. They must sing in Esperanto.
Whatever happened to Esperanto?
It was replaced by English.
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The young Lithuanian guy with the Lithuanian votes just professed some sort of love for our Bonnie. Slightly odd, but sweet.
I'm defo one for Andrij's singing in the host country's language suggestion.
Ohh FFS now they (Denmark) have to spend loads of money on it here next year :sick: Those money can be spend so much better.
Wossit all cost then? Ball park figure.
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Well Denmark you only have yourselves to blame, last year you sent four stoned students to Baku and they were crap. This year you went credible.
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Ohh FFS now they (Denmark) have to spend loads of money on it here next year :sick: Those money can be spend so much better.
I'd love to see an austerity version. People could sew foil milk bottle tops on their frocks for glitter, and the scoreboard could be operated by women with sticks, like in WWII RAF Ops rooms.
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Ohh FFS now they (Denmark) have to spend loads of money on it here next year :sick: Those money can be spend so much better.
I'd love to see an austerity version. People could sew foil milk bottle tops on their frocks for glitter, and the scoreboard could be operated by women with sticks, like in WWII RAF Ops rooms.
:thumbsup: ;D :thumbsup:
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I would have liked Greece to have won. That was amazing. The little danish girl was pretty good tho
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FFS! UK voters obviously voted for Denmark's X-Factor production values.
Mrs Nutty was amazed that I picked the winner as soon as I heard it.
My votes (if I'd picked up the phone) would have been.
1) Denmark. I loved the voice of the singer, the drumming/pipes, and the tune.
Others, and I couldn't settle the order - Malta for the lyrics, Iceland for the tune, Greece.
Others had a good set (the guy dancing upside down inside the glass box), but fell into the everybody else category of being totally let down by all sounding the same flat Eurovision durge. France might have been a good exception to this from the voting highlight clip, but I Mrs Nutty tuned in too late for me to see that.
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I'd love to see an austerity version.
According to the article I read earlier, last night was an austerity version.
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Somehow, and I'm not entirely sure how, I allowed myself to be persuaded to attend a Eurovision party in a riverside apartment with views of the shard. I agreed on the condition that there would be plenty of Veuve to soften the blow. On reflection, there was little that I remember before Romania. It was all terminally dull, and I busied myself watching the setting sun from the balcony.
Romania, however, made me sit up and pay attention, only to be surpassed by Azerbaijan.
Boy inna box? Priceless!
The Veuve helped. I think there was still some left when we went home at around 02:00.
An excellent evening - not quite the one I'd planned. Rescue breakfast is currently being consumed.
Oh - almost forgot. We had fondue which included Ikea meatballs and reindeer meat, amongst other things.
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The Swedish presenter was brilliant. One of the country score announcers called her a 'milf'. She didn't react much, possibly because the culprit was many miles away.
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My rule hasn't been implemented yet.
My rule:
Bjorn'n'Benny write the lyrics to a song then every country to set it to music and stage it how they see fit.
AND, it has to be performed by the PM/president of the country, Cabinet as backing singers mandatory.