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Eurovision 2022
So, I am going to try to do a live commenting thing. I have heard the British song (watched the video, and omg we have a good song? Surely the world is going mad), and have seen a bit of the Norwegian one (I approve of everything they choose to be), but of course most of all:
Слава Україні (Slava Ukraini)
I have not heard the Ukrainian song, but in the past they have produced some of the greatest Eurovision performances ever! Tanzen, everyone! :D
1. Czech Republic. Darcy's comment: 'Well this won't have suffered from being first.'
2. Romania. Shiny people (like glistening, did someone polish them?), in red. Very dancy. Suffering from The Great Italian Short Shirtage (thank you Graham!). Ah, the singer took his short off!
3. Portugal. Darcy's comment: 'Nice and not interesting enough.' V pretty and beautiful harmonising. All standing in a circle.
4. Finland. I did not realise this was The Rasmus!!! (Love them, have the album.) My mother REALLY liked that. ^_^ (Child of the 60s). Nice to have a bit of rock.
5. Switzerland. The Cherub is shushing me, she seems to like this one. Balladdddd. Nice boy, with nice voice.
6. France! Not sure how to descibe it, but I think I like it.
7. Norway. GIVE THAT WOLF A BANANA! :D (Graham Norton making a comment about how they cleverly are anonymous & wearing masks...) Such fun. Graham: "You just heard the word 'Yum' 90 times."
8. Armenia. Graham: "If you are wondering who bought all that toilet paper at the start of lockdown, turns out it was her..." Sweet song and very clever staging.
9. Italy. 9th song, so had a drink for Wogan. <3 The song is... not my thing. But everyone seems to love it, so good for them!
10. Spain. Well, here come the scantily clad beauties, dancing & singing!
11. Netherlands. Damn, this is a really good song, sung by a really good singer.
12. Ukraine. Very Eurovision, a fun mix-up of styles & genres. I wish them well.
13. Germany. Guy with a guitar. Perfectly fine, quite 'chatty'. Not really my thing tho.
14. Lithuania. This one's Kerk's favourite. Graham Norton said it was very retro (Eurovision circa '74), and it has been described as 'spooky disco'. Very classic Bond. V good & unusual.
15. Azerbaijan. Oooh nice. The singer was described as a good vocalist, and he sure is. Iiiinteresting.
16. Belgium. My mother: Oh he's like the new Doctor Who! (That is: He's Black & has short blond hair... *facepalm*) ANYWAY. I rather liked that.
17. Greece. Another big ballad, but this one's about double suicide? Ah, apparently it's from a musical.
18. Iceland. Lovely, but kinda underwhelming? (Darcy's comment: 'Wallpaper. From about 1972.')
19. Moldova. OMG. Finally someone with a polka. :D *spontaneous applause*
20. Sweden. Graham: 'The modern masters of Eurovision'. Hmm, not sure. I mean, she can sing. Darcy reckons it's like Gloria Gaynor (big power ballad type thing).
21. Australia. Graham: 'I don't know why! Build a bridge, get over it.' LOL And this appears to be the evening's Primadonna. You go be fabulous. (Not terribly keen on the song, but BLESS HIM.)
22. UK. Space maaaaan. Go Sam Ryder. Don't think we'll *win*, but I think we'll do well.
23. Poland. Oh this is lovely. My mother: "Oh he's a perfectly normal man in a suit." I rather like this.
24. Serbia. Something about the problems with private health care? This is why we love Eurovision, the sheer weirdness & unpredictability.
Family Whatsapp group messages:
Darcy: Serbia are going to get some votes from us. And they should
Impish Girl: They were absolute freaks
Impish Girl: Very Gaga
Darcy: That was the best three minutes of a Serbian woman repeatedly washing her hands I've ever seen.
25. Estonia. Another guy with a guiter, but as Graham said, this boy's got it! Good song, v catchy.
Other observations..
Re. the hosts, then there's the guy in the black, the girl in a succession of weird dresses, and then the guy in the PINK suit, which is awesome.
My votes go to Ukraine, Moldova, Norway, Netherlands & Estonia. :)
And we are... in the lead??? WTF?? Wait wait wait, we got TWELVE POINTS FROM GERMANY?
This is the most exciting Eurovision I can remember. :O
Of course, thejury phone votes will probably turn everything upside down...
Time stamp: 23:12
ETA: ALSO 12 points from France.
And WELL DONE US!
Last year: Nil points
This year: 2nd place!!
(also we & Ukraine exchanged mutual 12 points <3)
ETA: Apparently Sam Ryder is also one of the nicest people alive:
Слава Україні (Slava Ukraini)
I have not heard the Ukrainian song, but in the past they have produced some of the greatest Eurovision performances ever! Tanzen, everyone! :D
A reminder that the Ukrainian commentator for #Eurovision, Timur Miroshnychenko, is broadcasting from a bunker in an undisclosed location tonight pic.twitter.com/W1WUgpJMEU
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) May 14, 2022
1. Czech Republic. Darcy's comment: 'Well this won't have suffered from being first.'
2. Romania. Shiny people (like glistening, did someone polish them?), in red. Very dancy. Suffering from The Great Italian Short Shirtage (thank you Graham!). Ah, the singer took his short off!
3. Portugal. Darcy's comment: 'Nice and not interesting enough.' V pretty and beautiful harmonising. All standing in a circle.
4. Finland. I did not realise this was The Rasmus!!! (Love them, have the album.) My mother REALLY liked that. ^_^ (Child of the 60s). Nice to have a bit of rock.
5. Switzerland. The Cherub is shushing me, she seems to like this one. Balladdddd. Nice boy, with nice voice.
6. France! Not sure how to descibe it, but I think I like it.
7. Norway. GIVE THAT WOLF A BANANA! :D (Graham Norton making a comment about how they cleverly are anonymous & wearing masks...) Such fun. Graham: "You just heard the word 'Yum' 90 times."
8. Armenia. Graham: "If you are wondering who bought all that toilet paper at the start of lockdown, turns out it was her..." Sweet song and very clever staging.
9. Italy. 9th song, so had a drink for Wogan. <3 The song is... not my thing. But everyone seems to love it, so good for them!
10. Spain. Well, here come the scantily clad beauties, dancing & singing!
11. Netherlands. Damn, this is a really good song, sung by a really good singer.
12. Ukraine. Very Eurovision, a fun mix-up of styles & genres. I wish them well.
13. Germany. Guy with a guitar. Perfectly fine, quite 'chatty'. Not really my thing tho.
14. Lithuania. This one's Kerk's favourite. Graham Norton said it was very retro (Eurovision circa '74), and it has been described as 'spooky disco'. Very classic Bond. V good & unusual.
15. Azerbaijan. Oooh nice. The singer was described as a good vocalist, and he sure is. Iiiinteresting.
16. Belgium. My mother: Oh he's like the new Doctor Who! (That is: He's Black & has short blond hair... *facepalm*) ANYWAY. I rather liked that.
17. Greece. Another big ballad, but this one's about double suicide? Ah, apparently it's from a musical.
18. Iceland. Lovely, but kinda underwhelming? (Darcy's comment: 'Wallpaper. From about 1972.')
19. Moldova. OMG. Finally someone with a polka. :D *spontaneous applause*
20. Sweden. Graham: 'The modern masters of Eurovision'. Hmm, not sure. I mean, she can sing. Darcy reckons it's like Gloria Gaynor (big power ballad type thing).
21. Australia. Graham: 'I don't know why! Build a bridge, get over it.' LOL And this appears to be the evening's Primadonna. You go be fabulous. (Not terribly keen on the song, but BLESS HIM.)
22. UK. Space maaaaan. Go Sam Ryder. Don't think we'll *win*, but I think we'll do well.
23. Poland. Oh this is lovely. My mother: "Oh he's a perfectly normal man in a suit." I rather like this.
24. Serbia. Something about the problems with private health care? This is why we love Eurovision, the sheer weirdness & unpredictability.
Family Whatsapp group messages:
Darcy: Serbia are going to get some votes from us. And they should
Impish Girl: They were absolute freaks
Impish Girl: Very Gaga
Darcy: That was the best three minutes of a Serbian woman repeatedly washing her hands I've ever seen.
25. Estonia. Another guy with a guiter, but as Graham said, this boy's got it! Good song, v catchy.
Other observations..
Re. the hosts, then there's the guy in the black, the girl in a succession of weird dresses, and then the guy in the PINK suit, which is awesome.
My votes go to Ukraine, Moldova, Norway, Netherlands & Estonia. :)
My daughter spent all of #Azerbaijan's entry making this. #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/yjVueYchxi
— Nathaniel Tapley (@Natt) May 14, 2022
And we are... in the lead??? WTF?? Wait wait wait, we got TWELVE POINTS FROM GERMANY?
This is the most exciting Eurovision I can remember. :O
Of course, the
Time stamp: 23:12
ETA: ALSO 12 points from France.
Here's the Grand Final scoreboard! Congratulations Ukraine! 🇺🇦 #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/bod7ZYKtpM
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 14, 2022
And WELL DONE US!
Last year: Nil points
This year: 2nd place!!
(also we & Ukraine exchanged mutual 12 points <3)
ETA: Apparently Sam Ryder is also one of the nicest people alive:
Just me and my lovely Swedish buddy Cornelia singing our heads off in a hotel lobby 🚀💛 pic.twitter.com/urAn9pEqId
— Sam Ryder 👩🚀 (@SamRyderMusic) May 10, 2022