The Official Eurovision 2014 thread.

[Champagne_Socialist]

Ok guys the Eurovision semi-finals are under way and some cracking songs (good and bad) have been performed.

Who does everyone think will win?

Put a cheeky bet on Ukraine as Europe may sympathise with them.

Favourite song is the Netherlands so far, reminds me of Lady Anabellum.

[Steffan]

Will any UKIP voters be watching that is the main question...

[Duty281]

Nah, don't think so Steffan.

I suppose one of those made-up countries from Eastern Europe will win.

[JuliusHMarx]

Nah, don't think so Steffan.

I suppose one of those made-up countries from Eastern Europe will win.

Hail Freedonia!

[Breadvan]

The East european women who give the points out from their respective countries are always stunning.

[Dave.]

The last great UK song was Love Shine a Light.

Best Eurovision song was Rock 'n' Roll Kids for Ireland in 1994.

[skyeman]

And from not me alas, but will the Ukraine and Russia be giving each other 12 points this time?

[Duty281]

Isn't Graham Norton a sweetie?

Or... isn't Graham Norton a man who wants to make you put your foot through the television screen? Repeatedly.

[skyeman]

I must admit, i really like Mr Norton. Bang on comments for Eurovision night.

The good % of Europe will never vote for us and he say's so. Well done Norton.

[Dave.]

I'm watching it on RTE. You get it in HD automatically.

[Dave.]

Really liked Iceland!

[skyeman]

Ireland and the UK will not win for a long time with the current voting system. Even if the songs/singers are regarded as the best by their peers. Shame

We should stop putting the millions into it.

[skyeman]

Gosh, that sounds much like the EU  

[Dave.]

Have we had a better entry since Love Shine A Light though? I think not.

[Duty281]

Gosh, that sounds much like the EU  

*Duty starts whistling the Great Escape tune*

[skyeman]

Gosh, that sounds much like the EU  

*Duty starts whistling the Great Escape tune*

That's the winning song  

[skyeman]

Will any UKIP voters be watching that is the main question...

Quite a lot, if the polls are correct  

[NickisBHAFC]

Denmark were class, i want them to win.

Well i guess ill get behind this girl, she isn't that great is she though?

[Duty281]

Gosh, that sounds much like the EU  

*Duty starts whistling the Great Escape tune*

That's the winning song  

Our next entry to Eurovision...

The England supporters band sponsored by Pukka Pies, with a special guest appearance from Nigel Farage!

[NickisBHAFC]

Is that Klopp presenting???

[skyeman]

Gosh, that sounds much like the EU  

*Duty starts whistling the Great Escape tune*

That's the winning song  

Our next entry to Eurovision...

The England supporters band sponsored by Pukka Pies, with a special guest appearance from Nigel Farage!

NO Duty! The UK supporters band sponsored by Pukka Pies, with a special guest appearance from Nigel Farage! Many in Scotland want out too!

[skyeman]

Anyways, back to the nuls points for the UK entry  

[Dave.]

It's no Riverdance.

[skyeman]

[quote="NickisBHAFC"]Is that Klopp presenting???[/quote

   

Not, coming to a country near you!

[skyeman]

Austria, WTF.

[Hero]

It was a 10 pinter.

[skyeman]

It was a 10 pinter.

   


Frig, it would need 40 pints.

[skyeman]

If Molly wins, i will support the EU.  

[skyeman]

This voting is beyond contempt. Pull out now.

[Duty281]

Right which European country has the most neighbours? I'll go for them to win.

If only we weren't an island nation...but then, how would we rule the waves?

Rule the waves or win Eurovision? It's a tough one...

[Duty281]

Good lord, that Russian woman was a stunner.

[skyeman]

Come on Western Europe.

Russia getting the expected boos.

[Duty281]

France have never forgiven us for Agincourt...that's the problem there.

[skyeman]

The world is mad!!

[skyeman]

France have never forgiven us for Agincourt...that's the problem there.

Henry V was from French ancestors, but i get your point

[Duty281]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall win Eurovision, be he ne'er so tuneless, this rigged competition shall gentle his condition.

[skyeman]

All we need, a man with a beard looking like a woman from Austria to win!!

[skyeman]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall win Eurovision, be he ne'er so tuneless, this rigged competition shall gentle his condition.

   Spot on.

[skyeman]

Go the Dutch...

[Duty281]

All we need, a man with a beard looking like a woman from Austria to win!!

I thought it was Richard Branson at first, I was a little freaked out! 

[skyeman]

All we need, a man with a beard looking like a woman from Austria to win!!

I thought it was Richard Branson at first, I was a little freaked out! 

   He does look a little spaced out.

[skyeman]

Frig, no wonder a high percentage want out  

[Dave.]

It's no Rock 'n' Roll Kids/Love Shine A Light.......

[Champagne_Socialist]

Ireland and the UK will not win for a long time with the current voting system. Even if the songs/singers are regarded as the best by their peers. Shame

We should stop putting the millions into it.

lets be honest the uk entrants are rubbish thats why they do bad

[skyeman]

Ireland and the UK will not win for a long time with the current voting system. Even if the songs/singers are regarded as the best by their peers. Shame

We should stop putting the millions into it.

lets be honest the uk entrants are rubbish thats why they do bad

Some have been for a while, but 90% of the winners and those within 10 places in the last 10 years. Do you think they have been better?

Let's face it. It is a friends vote. Pull out.

[Hero]

Austria big on the friends list of Europe then? Forgiven for kicking WW1?

[skyeman]

Austria big on the friends list of Europe then? Forgiven for kicking WW1?

Ah but that was Austria/Hungaria. Sorry to be pedantic.

[Duty281]

This is a competition for Europeans, not the United Kingdom.

We're not part of that European landmass, any more than we are with Africa.

Let the Europeans compete in this contest, and we Brits shall play cricket.

Chin, chin.

[Champagne_Socialist]

Ireland and the UK will not win for a long time with the current voting system. Even if the songs/singers are regarded as the best by their peers. Shame

We should stop putting the millions into it.

lets be honest the uk entrants are rubbish thats why they do bad

Some have been for a while, but 90% of the winners and those within 10 places in the last 10 years. Do you think they have been better?

Let's face it. It is a friends vote. Pull out.

I don't think it is, I think that is a myth. Yes some countries vote a certain way but it doesn't dictate the winner. In the last 10 years Germany, Greece, Finland, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Austria and Norway have won. If it was who had the most friends then the same countries would win but they don't and it usually is the best act on the night that wins.

[skyeman]

This is a competition for Europeans, not the United Kingdom.

We're not part of that European landmass, any more than we are with Africa.

Let the Europeans compete in this contest, and we Brits shall play cricket.

Chin, chin.

Are you saying, no one likes us  

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