Eurovision 2022!

[walpurgis]

I just thought I'd mention Eurovision 2022 as nobody else has.

Personally, I think it's just a talent-free commercial money spinner with appeal only to the kids, grannies and the clueless :D.

[mikeyb]

Never thought you fell into one of those categories, I have a completely different mental picture now [emoji23]

[walpurgis]

Never thought you fell into one of those categories, I have a completely different mental picture now [emoji23]

You live and learn! :lol:

[mikeyb]

You live and learn! :lol:

[emoji23]

[Alex_UK]

Well I watched, always good for a laugh with Graham Norton’s quips, although was of course better when the legendary Sir Terry Wogan was doing it. My favourite was the German entry- it came last!

[Pigmy Pony]

I just thought I'd mention Eurovision 2022 as nobody else has.

Personally, I think it's just a talent-free commercial money spinner with appeal only to the kids, grannies and the clueless :D.

I thought it was just a means for member countries to air their grievances. A bit like company Christmas piss-ups. And rather political too. I didn't see it, so can't comment on the winning song, but no doubt it was a belter.

[mikeyb]

My daughter has told me all the kids at school will be going Bananas shortly?

[struth]

its always a vote to a country the world feels sorry for or want to show support to, and a vote against the country you hate most. thats why uk usually comes about last:D

[Pigmy Pony]

its always a vote to a country the world feels sorry for or want to show support to, and a vote against the country you hate most. thats why uk usually comes about last:D

But UK have only had two "Null Point" years in Eurovision's sixty year history (2003, 2021). Norway have had four, what did they ever do to anyone?

[struth]

But UK have only had two "Null Point" years in Eurovision's sixty year history (2003, 2021). Norway have had four, what did they ever do to anyone?

they speak norwegian:D

[Pigmy Pony]

they speak norwegian:D

It's also possible that the rest of Europe is still jealous of the attention Slartibartfast gave to designing their fjords. He won an award for that you know.

[Barry]

A (sadly late) friend of mine always watched the Eurovision Song Contest, simply for the political manoeuvring between the member states. He was always correct in predicting who the winner would be.

I have no interest in it at all, and watched 'Later with Jools Holland' and 'This is Spinal Tap' on BBC2 instead.

[Pigmy Pony]

Yes we did too - Obongjayar we thought was rather good, though Mrs P was shouting at the telly for him to shut up so we could hear the band better. And as for Joe Bonamassa, 500 guitars and as many amps! Puts your collection of pick up cartridges in the shade...

And if Wet Leg came down my street screaming like that, they'd have wet heads too when I chuck a bucket of water over them.

[Barry]

I try to watch 'Later' in order I might be introduced to new performers and acts. On average I find one that warrants my attention.

Jools is a hopeless interviewer, so I usually take advantage of his 'interviews' to put out the recycling bins!

[Pigmy Pony]

I try to watch 'Later' in order I might be introduced to new performers and acts. On average I find one that warrants my attention.

Jools is a hopeless interviewer, so I usually take advantage of his 'interviews' to put out the recycling bins!

I think Jools finds most of what he says in the recycling bins. No doubt a really nice guy, but more cringeworthy than Piers Morgan when interviewing.

Historically I've found "Later..." to bring out the best in the performers, and I have on occasion bought records/CDs after hearing them on the show, only to be disappointed.