Eurovision Song Contest

[islasmum]

I'm watching it at present and actually think that it is better this year, I thought that the transvestite was really good, also Sweden's entry, but one thing I'm really impressed by is the staging and lighting - I imagine that is all computerized nowadays but very clever all the same. We haven't got as far as Molly yet, but I do think that there is some good songs this year.

[Ratty2E]

The host country put on a good show the presenters and interval entertainment certainly weren't the worst I've ever seen. As usual I don't think the best song/singer won but then it rarely does IMO. I do think a lot of the votes for Austria were given to make a point, in a 'lets show Europe what an inclusive, open minded and modern country we are' way! and as a protest against the one or two countries that did have a problem with Conchita. Personally I couldn't care less what the performers look like, it's what they sound like that is important, it is a song contest after all.

[brionon]

Surely if the UK doesn't win it's all a Conspiracy ?

[anneasquith]

i agree ratty, my point is , would the '' drag queen'' have won if she/he had not sported a beard. was their performance the best on the evening ?

[anotheoldgit]

They say that "the show isn't over until the fat lady sings"

Well last night one could say "the show was over when the bearded lady sang".(well it was for me anyway).

What was this all about it turned the show into some kind of fairground freak show.

The way he/she was sobbing at the end, comforted by his/her companions was stomach churning, and even the Austrian spokesperson who announced Austria's votes deemed it necessary to don a false beard. Perhaps it may catch on and we can look forward to our celebrity conscious young women to go around in false beards.

The young singer who brought out a razor had the right idea.

As for Graham Norton he was next to useless with his mumblings, what input he gave to the show escapes me.

[Ratty2E]

No, Anne I don't think it was the best song and I think sporting a beard certainly didn't do any harm in attracting votes as I said above. I don't think the reason the UK hasn't won for years is a conspiracy it's because we weren't any good.

[gness]

For goodness sake, Poorclare....I was using humour and if you live in Ireland that won't be the first time you've heard that.

[grumpy01]

I repeat,we are never going to win again unless we put in a known performer with a good song ,end of.

[mushroom25]

gness, poorclare, father ted first cottoned on to the "lose or you'll end up paying millions" scenario

[islasmum]

I see that on one of the other threads people were asking who Molly Smeeton Downs is, and I think that is a valid question - I would like to see GB allowed to make a choice again - I have only heard this song twice before the competition, and think that the Brtish public should have some say in the matter. Or alternatively find out what Gary Barlow is doing this time next year.

[LoftyLottie]

Well, I just had to pop in and say I totally agree with AOG, and I didn't like the song either or rate his voice. The only songs of any worth in my humble opinion were those of Finland and Malta.

Grumpy Old Woman x

[Svejk]

hiya lottie. you haven't been about much, have you?

[LoftyLottie]

................ and I agree with anneasquith too

[Svejk]

I'm sure people were asking after you the other day. ;)

[LoftyLottie]

I have been about, just not about on AB!! ;o)

[Svejk]

good oh.

[gness]

Nice to see you, Lottie....."I've been about"....sounds interesting....☺...Gx

[anneasquith]

LOOK. its lottie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hip hip, hope your well ?

[LoftyLottie]

As well as can be expected under the circumstances, Anne ;o). Hi Gness.

[anneasquith]

oh..................ok.

[redman41]

Hi Lottie !
Nice to see you about, how's that lovely garden of yours ??