slartibartfast Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 I am totally pissed off with this Eurovision overkill on BBC,you can't put on any live program without being bombarded with this ****** trash ! What really boils my piss is the fact that we've just had wall to wall coverage of the coronation (that's fine, by the way, piece of history etc.) but they kept on saying that they understood that not everyone was on board with this, but nothing about eurotrash, are we all supposed to love it, well I ****** don't ? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 If Finland don't win, I will boooooooooooo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: I am totally pissed off with this Eurovision overkill on BBC,you can't put on any live program without being bombarded with this ****** trash ! What really boils my piss is the fact that we've just had wall to wall coverage of the coronation (that's fine, by the way, piece of history etc.) but they kept on saying that they understood that not everyone was on board with this, but nothing about eurotrash, are we all supposed to love it, well I ****** don't ? I can't stand it either, but...you don't have to watch it...<<runs>> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 33 minutes ago, SecretSam said: I can't stand it either, but...you don't have to watch it...<<runs>> Very true. It does appear that the BBC have gone way over the top this year. Personally, I can’t be doing with it but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 minute ago, ScottishRed said: Very true. It does appear that the BBC have gone way over the top this year. Personally, I can’t be doing with it but each to their own. Obvious when it's being held here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Listen to the radio and it's on nearly every bbc programme. Well I suppose there must be someone who is totally unaware of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 2 hours ago, SecretSam said: I can't stand it either, but...you don't have to watch it...<<runs>> The point is it's not just the program itself, it's the endless promoting of it on other shows ! You say don't watch it, I won't ,but you just can't get away from the ****** tripe ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Very popular with the kids, for some reason. My son's off to a Eurovision party on saturday dressed like David Bowie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 4 hours ago, slartibartfast said: I am totally pissed off with this Eurovision overkill on BBC,you can't put on any live program without being bombarded with this ****** trash ! What really boils my piss is the fact that we've just had wall to wall coverage of the coronation (that's fine, by the way, piece of history etc.) but they kept on saying that they understood that not everyone was on board with this, but nothing about eurotrash, are we all supposed to love it, well I ****** don't ? https://newsthump.com/2023/05/10/united-kingdom-commemorates-26th-anniversary-of-victory-in-eurovision-day/ Get the beers in Slarts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, SecretSam said: I can't stand it either, but...you don't have to watch it...<<runs>> And of course you get the "double down"effect in that it's being held in Liverpool Edited May 10, 2023 by slartibartfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 2 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: Very popular with the kids, for some reason. My son's off to a Eurovision party on saturday dressed like David Bowie. Which year did he represent the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Our friends throw an annual BBQ and party. I think the idea is to get so drunk, the performances start to look good. I watched some of the coverage. The production seems to have been taken over by the Merseyside tourist bureau and, in my opinion, should focus more on Ukraine whose event it really is. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Our friends throw an annual BBQ and party. I think the idea is to get so drunk, the performances start to look good. I watched some of the coverage. The production seems to have been taken over by the Merseyside tourist bureau and, in my opinion, should focus more on Ukraine whose event it really is. You mean that somewhere else is more important than Liverpool? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 On BBC1 now, The One Show..... live from Eurovision in Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 28 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: On BBC1 now, The One Show..... live from Eurovision in Liverpool Straight after bbc north west! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 Probably a bit OTT with all the coverage but don’t forget it should be in the Ukraine, so that gives it an extra dimension 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/157809760916130/posts/pfbid02uE6AiesTbg7gGePCr8wQEx2CGgc6yiyh5qX9y4abXAfojhbmQZitq2N7ju9R6mbnl/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Our friends throw an annual BBQ and party. I think the idea is to get so drunk, the performances start to look good. I watched some of the coverage. The production seems to have been taken over by the Merseyside tourist bureau and, in my opinion, should focus more on Ukraine whose event it really is. I think that was the approach Terry Wogan took as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 12 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: Probably a bit OTT with all the coverage but don’t forget it should be in the Ukraine, so that gives it an extra dimension Just about every programme on BBC one on Saturday is Eurovision themed. I do hope that Ukraine get the odd mention and that this won't be the format for Eurovisions in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 15 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: Very popular with the kids, for some reason. My son's off to a Eurovision party on saturday dressed like David Bowie. What, like this? They'll never know who he's meant to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 19 hours ago, slartibartfast said: I am totally pissed off with this Eurovision overkill on BBC,you can't put on any live program without being bombarded with this ****** trash ! What really boils my piss is the fact that we've just had wall to wall coverage of the coronation (that's fine, by the way, piece of history etc.) but they kept on saying that they understood that not everyone was on board with this, but nothing about eurotrash, are we all supposed to love it, well I ****** don't ? Chill out Slarti! There’s plenty of people feel the same about football especially every other year - Euros or World Cup. And just like we love football, there’s plenty who love Eurovision. Just give them their few days! I know it’s on everywhere….but just turn the TV off and read a book or go for a walk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Approx £31 million to put this on. £10 million donated by Government. The majority of the rest by the BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Sadly, I am old enough to remember Katie Boyle presenting it. (Yes, when the world was in black and white.) In those far off days it was never a song contest as such, it was a technological tour-de-force. Trying to connect to all those different television systems and rebroadcasting it across Europe in a format that was suitable for each country was a real space-age challenge. The music was a side show in reality. Fast forward to today. The event also embraces Israel and Australia (making it a World song contest), spanning a series of qualifiers, not unlike a cup competition. A whole week of build-up and pageant, wild over-exaggeration and party time like no other. Some love it, others don't. I will let you take your pick. It strikes me that Eurovision is a dinosaur that did not realise it had become extinct. Except that the best dinosaurs did not die out - they evolved into something different altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Sweden odds on to win no need to watch :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 6 hours ago, spudski said: Approx £31 million to put this on. £10 million donated by Government. The majority of the rest by the BBC. If Turin last year is anything to go by, should make back double that you'd expect. https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/eurovision-cost-how-much-who-pays-song-contest-liverpool-what-uk-2328424 Quote Last year’s host city, Turin in Italy, spent about £10m on the contest, and said it made back at least seven times that amount through tourism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 55 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: If Turin last year is anything to go by, should make back double that you'd expect. https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/eurovision-cost-how-much-who-pays-song-contest-liverpool-what-uk-2328424 Fair enough if it does...but into who's pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 10/05/2023 at 16:28, TonyTonyTony said: Very popular with the kids, for some reason. My son's off to a Eurovision party on saturday dressed like David Bowie. I'd say that represents strong parenting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 32 minutes ago, spudski said: Fair enough if it does...but into who's pockets. A lot of local businesses where the vast number of tourists will be staying, eating and drinking. And a lot of local people will benefit through work and other forms of income. Absolute no brainer on a cost v benefit analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I'd say that represents strong parenting Plus as a bonus I don’t have to watch it as he will be elsewhere. Win win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: A lot of local businesses where the vast number of tourists will be staying, eating and drinking. And a lot of local people will benefit through work and other forms of income. Absolute no brainer on a cost v benefit analysis. Just a shame they hiked up all the prices to Hotels and Airbnb and cancelled people's bookings. Seems the money spent approx £30 million will be recouped. It very rarely ends up into the hands of the workers though. They'll be on minimum wage. The hiked up profits will go to the owners of the establishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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