FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Glad to see Belgium picking up a few douze points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 anyone think Sweden was so obviously better? wasnae terrible but this much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 You're wearing a microphone, dear. You don't have to shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: anyone think Sweden was so obviously better? wasnae terrible but this much better? Nope, but had momentum and residual affection for Euphoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, FWJ said: Glad to see Belgium picking up a few douze points The only decent song I heard before I bailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 At least we can look forward to Petra Mede next year (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 The beauty contest starts now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 15 for Ze Germanz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 9 for UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Second last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Disappointing for France Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Ah well not last at least 😑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Ukraine still getting sympathy points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 5 for Spain - lowest so far Surprised Austria so low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 And only 55 for Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Juries once again shown to be totally out of touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 No one likes us, we don’t…., Whit! They keep saying what a wonderful show. Then kick us in the knackers. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 21 for the Aussies Public vote all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Maybe Helsinki after all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 This voting is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Sweden need 187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Yup. She’s done a Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 A bit of redemption in the public vote for Norway...I'll hold my hands up on Germany 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 3 of the top 5 are Nordics. Denmark & Iceland seething. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 Back to Sweden for ABBA’s 50th anniversary (50 years Jeezo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, SectionDJambo said: No one likes us, we don’t…., Whit! They keep saying what a wonderful show. Then kick us in the knackers. Oh well. Been the best part of the evening. "Thanks for a great show, GTF." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Just now, the posh bit said: Been the best part of the evening. "Thanks for a great show, GTF." Pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 You shouldn’t be allowed to vote 20 times ffs. Enjoyed that though, UK song was better than that squealing Yeti last year 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 FFS, that's a howling song from Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Those nails are a safety hazard ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Obviously a fix so Abba can sell albums next year. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 BBC stream saying disappointment in the Stadium - they wanted a Finland win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Juries are as bent as the SFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, FWJ said: Yup. She’s done a Johnny Logan? The wonderful Gigliola Cinquetti, who got a 1st, then a 2nd, much more to my taste. Showing my age there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Finland robbed. Hope Russian fleet sails down the Baltic and invades Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, Jeff said: Boring Very. 3 minutes ago, FWJ said: BBC stream saying disappointment in the Stadium - they wanted a Finland win. The crowd were chanting Cha Cha Cha a lot. I really hoped Finland would sneak it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 hour ago, FWJ said: It’s going to be Sweden But Finland decisively won the public vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Finland took nearly 85% of the entire public vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: But Finland decisively won the public vote Would love to see the public vote carry a bit more water in future. I don’t know how its calculated but for me, the 180 million watching worldwide are more in touch than some dinosaur committee. Would it make it a popularity contest? Yes. But for me, in the last 20-30 years, thats exactly what Eurovision is about. Listen to that crowd. It seems very fitting that Sweden won, but were they really the best performance? And thats the key word. Performance. Eurovision isn’t just about songwriting and music production. It’s about putting on a 3 minute show that displays your country. Seems year on year, the performers that the people warm to are constantly overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Fan Zone in Liverpool emptied as soon as the result came through. Not a popular win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, Cade said: Finland took nearly 85% of the entire public vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Locky said: Would love to see the public vote carry a bit more water in future. I don’t know how its calculated but for me, the 180 million watching worldwide are more in touch than some dinosaur committee. Would it make it a popularity contest? Yes. But for me, in the last 20-30 years, thats exactly what Eurovision is about. Listen to that crowd. It seems very fitting that Sweden won, but were they really the best performance? And thats the key word. Performance. Eurovision isn’t just about songwriting and music production. It’s about putting on a 3 minute show that displays your country. Seems year on year, the performers that the people warm to are constantly overlooked. I suppose that’s what it’s become - but it is the Eurovision Song Contest. I remember when the winning writers were just as celebrated (and got a gong) as well as the performer. As a song contest it might be best to judge it on the radio…. Edited May 13, 2023 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Just now, FWJ said: I suppose that’s what it’s become - but it is the Eurovision Song Contest. I remember when the winning writers were just as celebrated (and got a gong) as well as the performer. I agree, but the contest has developed a lot over the last couple of decades and you can’t help but feel like despite a huge public audience paying money to be part of it, it’s just a tight knit committee affair. Over the years the public vote has become a huge thing, but what’s the point in voting if a bunch of men and ladies in suits ultimately decide the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Surprised by how few Australia, France and Belgium got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 To clarify; 37 voting nations plus Rest of the world for a total of 38 38 x 12 is 456 which is the highest possible public score. Finland got 376 Which is 82.45% of the possible maximum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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