Eurovision 2013 Thread

misspoptart · 01-09-2013, 05:42 AM

Well, national selections have begun, and with the concert just a mere 4 months and 3 days (!!!) away, we should start making fun of the songs as soon as possible!

I love Eurovision for what it is: a hilarious game that highlights all of the tension between and underlying arrogance of participating nations. As well as a reflection of the general level of creativity in each country. I also find some songs to be damn catchy.

So far, the following songs have been selected for Malmö 2013. What do ya'll think of them? I vote **** as usual, and actually I can't say a single one is worth my vote. Although I am extremely pissed off this year because Turkey will not be participating (my place of residence), which means I can't actually vote after all.

From Lithuania:

my rating: 2/10

From Ukraine:

UGH!!! 1/10

From Albania:

4/10, at least they sing in albanian!

From Belgium:

2/10, ****e. Kid can't sing in any language probably.

From Switzerland:

At LEAST this song is a little bit catchy. The video makes me feel embarrassed for Switzerland, but that is why I think these guys have a chance.

6/10

That's it for now.

Trollheart · 01-09-2013, 06:21 AM

Well, you know the old joke about Turkey! At least they won't be stuffed this year!

See my journal (in sig below) for many digs at previous Eurovisions, under the title "Eurovision Hell".

As for this year, as every other year, I'm going to completely ignore it.

misspoptart · 01-10-2013, 02:10 AM

You can't ignore it if it's gold! At what point should I tell you its worth it? Will cross-dressing Israelis peak your interest (if they occur)?

Trollheart · 01-10-2013, 06:10 AM

Not really, no. If there's anything of interest I'll look at it (usually on YT or the Eurovision's own site) after the contest, but no way I'm spending hours sitting through that tosh, sorry. Better things to do (lousy mildew!) ...

Rice · 01-11-2013, 10:50 AM

I love Eurovison, but I don't like hearing the songs before the night. It spoils the fun.

misspoptart · 01-21-2013, 12:11 AM

I used to feel the same way, Rice, but then I realized how many songs stuck with me after a second/third/one hundredth listen, so lately I've been trying to pregame more. Usually I have to hear a song more than once to fully get it, and I want to know a little background before I watch the event...but maybe that's just me

And the national selections are really priceless sometimes!

Lilja · 01-21-2013, 02:54 AM

The best thing about Eurovision is that it is hosted in my country this year. The worst thing is that the tickets are extremely overpriced

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Rice · 01-23-2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by misspoptart

I used to feel the same way, Rice, but then I realized how many songs stuck with me after a second/third/one hundredth listen, so lately I've been trying to pregame more. Usually I have to hear a song more than once to fully get it, and I want to know a little background before I watch the event...but maybe that's just me

And the national selections are really priceless sometimes!

I still remember some of the songs from early 2000's when I was obsessed with it.

I used to make a list of the songs I liked, then over the next few days learn the words and download them

From that I now know songs in Icelandic, Estonian, Serbian, Russian..

misspoptart · 01-23-2013, 08:56 AM

Aw, what happened Rice? Obsessed no more? I'll admit I've only been watching and heavily consuming Eurovision since 2010, but I'm curious, has it really gotten worse or you just don't care that much anymore?

Rice · 01-23-2013, 09:43 AM

I don't think it's as good anymore. I liked it when each country had to sing in their native language.

I still watch it, but since 2008 I think, it's been a little too westernised.

01-09-2013, 05:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Eurovision 2013 Thread Well, national selections have begun, and with the concert just a mere 4 months and 3 days (!!!) away, we should start making fun of the songs as soon as possible! I love Eurovision for what it is: a hilarious game that highlights all of the tension between and underlying arrogance of participating nations. As well as a reflection of the general level of creativity in each country. I also find some songs to be damn catchy. So far, the following songs have been selected for Malmö 2013. What do ya'll think of them? I vote ** as usual, and actually I can't say a single one is worth my vote. Although I am extremely pissed off this year because Turkey will not be participating (my place of residence), which means I can't actually vote after all. From Lithuania: my rating: 2/10 From Ukraine: UGH!!! 1/10 From Albania: 4/10, at least they sing in albanian! From Belgium: 2/10, *e. Kid can't sing in any language probably. From Switzerland: At LEAST this song is a little bit catchy. The video makes me feel embarrassed for Switzerland, but that is why I think these guys have a chance. 6/10 That's it for now. Last edited by misspoptart; 02-01-2013 at 04:38 AM.*

01-09-2013, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Well, you know the old joke about Turkey! At least they won't be stuffed this year! See my journal (in sig below) for many digs at previous Eurovisions, under the title "Eurovision Hell". As for this year, as every other year, I'm going to completely ignore it. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-10-2013, 06:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Not really, no. If there's anything of interest I'll look at it (usually on YT or the Eurovision's own site) after the contest, but no way I'm spending hours sitting through that tosh, sorry. Better things to do (lousy mildew!) ... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-11-2013, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rice Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 47	I love Eurovison, but I don't like hearing the songs before the night. It spoils the fun. __________________ Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, then it will live its life thinking that it is stupid.

01-23-2013, 09:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rice Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 47	I don't think it's as good anymore. I liked it when each country had to sing in their native language. I still watch it, but since 2008 I think, it's been a little too westernised. __________________ Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, then it will live its life thinking that it is stupid.

01-10-2013, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	You can't ignore it if it's gold! At what point should I tell you its worth it? Will cross-dressing Israelis peak your interest (if they occur)?

01-21-2013, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	I used to feel the same way, Rice, but then I realized how many songs stuck with me after a second/third/one hundredth listen, so lately I've been trying to pregame more. Usually I have to hear a song more than once to fully get it, and I want to know a little background before I watch the event...but maybe that's just me And the national selections are really priceless sometimes!

01-21-2013, 02:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lilja Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 521	The best thing about Eurovision is that it is hosted in my country this year. The worst thing is that the tickets are extremely overpriced .

01-23-2013, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Aw, what happened Rice? Obsessed no more? I'll admit I've only been watching and heavily consuming Eurovision since 2010, but I'm curious, has it really gotten worse or you just don't care that much anymore?