Mr Roper Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Seems like the war has reunited us with Europe ,couldnt buy a vote before ,now we have got behind Ukraine we arent the Europe hating Brits they thought we were , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjiman_LFC Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, BS2 Red said: ...I wonder why... It was a nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Not sure it’s ridiculous to vote for a country at war. Not surprising really It is really,is it a song contest or not 7 minutes ago, Mr Roper said: Seems like the war has reunited us with Europe ,couldnt buy a vote before ,now we have got behind Ukraine we arent the Europe hating Brits they thought we were , And Germany and France are still hated it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Lost because of the sympathy vote. Fair play though for UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roper Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Ha ha yes Joes teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 6 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: It is really,is it a song contest or not And Germany and France are still hated it seems I’ve not got a problem with people voting for a country, in a singing contest, that is being attacked by another. A good show of solidarity. Guess we all see things differently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 7 hours ago, Mr Roper said: Seems like the war has reunited us with Europe ,couldnt buy a vote before ,now we have got behind Ukraine we arent the Europe hating Brits they thought we were , We couldn't buy a vote because we kept entering awful songs performed by terrible performers. This year we tried a decent song performed by somebody with a bit of charisma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 7 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: It is really,is it a song contest or not And Germany and France are still hated it seems Germany song was good I thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Be interesting to see where they hold it next year, if the war is going to be a long drawn out affair. I wouldn’t like to be an artist that has to perform in Ukraine next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, wayne allisons tongues said: Be interesting to see where they hold it next year, if the war is going to be a long drawn out affair. I wouldn’t like to be an artist that has to perform in Ukraine next year. No chance of it being in Ukraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 7 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: It is really,is it a song contest or not And Germany and France are still hated it seems I don't really watch, I had Mansfield on the Laptop. That's not just because I really dislike the whole freak show, but as it's been a joke for years. When was the last time it was a real music or song competition ? 70's ? 80's maybe ? Everyone puts in rubbish song now and again, but the number of times we struggled for votes could not have been for musical reasons. Last night, when I did watch you could call a lot of the votes as Countries still voted for their neighbour. Last night you knew the Ukraine would get a massive sympathy vote. I think you have to categorise as an entertainment show, and if you like it fill yer boots. My Mrs and her sisters love it, friends love it , TBF I did quite enjoy the piss taking on Twitter, but its not for me. I'm with you, if it's a song contest it should be about the song. As for the voting, how does the public vote actually work ? The numbers are strange in the extreme . About 180 for the UK, can't be individual votes surely. Is it some percentage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, MarcusX said: What is going on?! Apparently not… Spoke too soon I’m glad the jury’s didn’t all just plough their votes into Ukraine which made it more interesting. Of course the public did their bit, almost every country giving 12 points to Ukraine. Really happy to see them win and even happier to see the right wing meltdown on Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: As for the voting, how does the public vote actually work ? The numbers are strange in the extreme . About 180 for the UK, can't be individual votes surely. Is it some percentage It's the same points system as the juries. The public vote of each country is divided up into points, but countries can't vote for themselves. So if the UK public vote was like this: Ukraine - 34,365 votes Spain - 15,326 votes Sweden - 10,532 votes Then the UK public vote would be 12 points for Ukraine, 10 points for Spain etc etc All the countries votes are then added up into one big score and added onto the jury scores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 8 hours ago, joe jordans teeth said: It is really,is it a song contest or not And Germany and France are still hated it seems …..or, just had instantly forgettable songs, just like we did last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, italian dave said: …..or, just had instantly forgettable songs, just like we did last year. France was dreadful, but I thought Germany was the best song of the night. Not the first time I’ve backed the song that got nul point mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said: France was dreadful, but I thought Germany was the best song of the night. Not the first time I’ve backed the song that got nul point mind. Ha ha, I know what you mean. I don’t think it was bad, it was just forgettable. The thing about Eurovision is that songs and the performances have to be striking and memorable, even if they are bad - as we’ve seen several times! Personally, my favourite last night was Moldova, not because it was the best song but just because it brought a smile to my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Ukraine got 431 out of a possible 468 from the European public. Amazing The amazing thing is, many who voted for them will think they are 'doing their bit' for Ukraine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, 2015 said: Lost because of the sympathy vote. Fair play though for UK Difficult to be entirely sure. Certainly the reason Ukraine won, but difficult not to believe our very strong vote from Eastern Europe was not itself in part a reflection of our response to the war. We put in a contender that was one of those that did not get lost in all the ballads. Congrats to Sam but I am not sure how it would have played out without the war and that we would have clearly won. Ukraine’s public vote has to go somewhere, and we were about 4th in the public vote, which even then is a good effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, italian dave said: Ha ha, I know what you mean. I don’t think it was bad, it was just forgettable. The thing about Eurovision is that songs and the performances have to be striking and memorable, even if they are bad - as we’ve seen several times! Personally, my favourite last night was Moldova, not because it was the best song but just because it brought a smile to my face. Moldova got 2nd highest public vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Moldova was a proper Euro tune mind, I loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Just now, Miah Dennehy said: Moldova was a proper Euro tune mind, I loved it! Thought it would do quite well, surprised was so low after Jury votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, wayne allisons tongues said: Moldova got 2nd highest public vote. I know loads had that as their top tune. By loads I mean some, by some I mean my Mrs, her sister and that vicar off Gogglebox we saw on Twitter? Kate Botely possibly. as a cross section of our house that's a pretty high percentage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Not watched it for years but was always amused by the "non political" dynamics between Cyprus, Turkey and Greece. I imagine that the UK will host it next as a gracious gesture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 It`s not been the same since Terry Wogan died. Some of his thinly veiled comments were hilarious and made watching it worthwhile just for that. As an aside, I was on a fishing holiday in Kerry one year when it was on and the way the Irish absolutely love it was a thing to behold. It`s on TV in every bar and they were packed. There were even people watching it who were recording it at home so they could watch it back the next day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sixtyseconds Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 15/05/2022 at 00:19, Mr Roper said: Seems like the war has reunited us with Europe ,couldnt buy a vote before ,now we have got behind Ukraine we arent the Europe hating Brits they thought we were , Eurovision's as a barometer of a Countries political standing on the world stage can never be undestimated. Germany were last. Is it 1939 again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, Sixtyseconds said: Eurovision's as a barometer of a Countries political standing on the world stage can never be undestimated. Germany were last. Is it 1939 again? Such nonsense. Germany had a crap song and so finished last. They finished 25th in 2021, 2019 and 2017. They came 26th in 2016 and 27th in 2015. But were 4th in 2018. Germany have the same problem we've had for years, they keep entering crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 UK and USA supplying biggest military aid – Zelensky. Everything is political and Boris has played a blinder here. Eurovision recognises the vital support given to Ukraine, as proven by the voting in what historically is used as a measure of a Countries global standing. Eurovision sees you France and Germany. If we the UK want to continue to do well in future at Eurovision we have to keep finding wars to throw arms at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sixtyseconds said: UK and USA supplying biggest military aid – Zelensky. Everything is political and Boris has played a blinder here. Eurovision recognises the vital support given to Ukraine, as proven by the voting in what historically is used as a measure of a Countries global standing. Eurovision sees you France and Germany. If we the UK want to continue to do well in future at Eurovision we have to keep finding wars to throw arms at. You are still talking nonsense. France: 2022: 24th 2021: 2nd 2019: 16th 2018: 13th 2017: 12th 2016: 6th 2015: 25th 2014: 26th 2013: 23rd 2012: 22nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 45 minutes ago, BS2 Red said: Such nonsense. Germany had a crap song and so finished last. They finished 25th in 2021, 2019 and 2017. They came 26th in 2016 and 27th in 2015. But were 4th in 2018. Germany have the same problem we've had for years, they keep entering crap. They really didn't. It just wasn't a Eurovision song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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