Cat tails Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 It's that time of year again! And you lot are really missing something with these semifinals! Great performance today of the hosts with a true old style chorus line and pretending to be cab drivers to surprise fans. Sweden knows how to do these things and Petra Mede is really funny. Will be watching Graham Norton on Saturday, because our Dutch commentator is annoying and not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ready and waiting here! OH has put aside his usual Saturday night episode of Game of Thrones and we will be tuning in No doubt the UK will score less than a dozen points, as we seem to do these days but it's always interesting to see the different musical tastes across Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 There are quite a number of good songs. But no allround favorite yet. I am very curious to whom will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Oh and the intermission acts are great! You can watch the one of yesterday . Very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 MIL is coming for the weekend especially for it! Bring it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Love Eurovision- never miss it although I always start to flag half way through. I miss the days when there were some very dodgy tunes... everyone takes it way too seriously these days! Thank goodness for Graham Norton injecting an air of cynicism. He's no Terry Wogan though. I hope some mention is made of Terry during the show. I've laughed so hard at some of his remarks over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 My ED loves it, and uses up her online posting allowance on the website she goes on (I know it, but for the life of me I cant remember which one she goes on ) so we will be watching too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Lovely mention of Sir Terry, by Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It was wasnt it. Im quite liking this one from Sweden I also like the Czech one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Tough call this year. Russia will do well. Don't really like the song though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Australia firmly in the lead! Curious what the televoting will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Ukraine it is... Didn't see that one coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I saw you had written Australia and to check that out. How did that happen? Europe's changing more than I realised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Australia has been a big fan since decades I believe. Because it was the sixthieth anniversary last year, the were allowed to enter as a special gesture. It was a great success, so they decided they could enter again this year. But if they won, the contest would be hosted in a EU country. It was also broadcasted in the US and China this year. Probably the reason Justin Timberlake got to perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I was pleased that the Ukraine won even though it wasn't my favourite tune. Good to have a song that actually meant something and had a political message. It was obvious to see that it was a theme personal to the performer. On a trivial note, I missed all the normal Eurovision madness! No ridiculous acts to give you a laugh when your enthusiasm is flagging Thought it was well presented by the Swedish hosts and the scoring system was a definite improvement, so exciting Shame about the UK entry- I thought it was a good song performed well. At least the got a douze points from somebody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 UK and the other's of the big five would make a much bigger chance if they could also perform in the semifinals. They aways show these clips, but it just hasn't got the same effect I guess. I sort of like the new scoring system as well. At least gives it a bit more of a surprise at the end. Russia of course is thoroughly displeased by Ukraine winning. Our news thingy (dutch BCC) already mentioned it might have a negative effect on the "peace" on the Krim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
