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05-15-2004, 07:16 PM
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No matter how bad it gets in the US--Shrub, Rumsfeld, Nader, Kerry--at least, there comes a time when I can look over at Europe and say to myself, "Thanks the gods I'm not over there, now!" I refer, of course, to that marvelous example of innane and mediocre talent, Eurovision. Each year, a different European nation plays host to this contest. And it's well worth seeing, if only to avoid the news over here.
This year, I understand that the favored group are a bunch of Ukrainian, leather-clad hobbits. How very classy. 
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hum...I'm here in Europe but I don't know what you're talking about. Maybe I'm not watching enough TV? ( actually...I don't watch TV at all...  - alright, alright, a good movie and a decent documentary from time to time...)
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05-15-2004, 09:08 PM
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First Eurovision for me, now I know what all the fuss is about  .Some, truly bad offerings, I must say... At least the UK got some points this year round
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05-16-2004, 01:56 AM
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Didn't even know there were Eurovision because I've avoided most medias/news lately because of the INCREDIBLE amount of hype surrounding the wedding in Denmark last friday. The nation almost stood still 
Not that I mind, because I aren't really interested in the Eurovision
Don't even know who won, are running etc. Didn't even know that Denmark had a song entered  | | |
05-16-2004, 03:45 AM
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| | | Ukrainian, leather-clad hobbits. How very classy.
LOL. As of yet, that has to be the best description given. Almost as good as buttermilk waffles.
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Woohoo! I managed to avoid the whole damn thing this year. Did anybody win?
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Who won?
Denmark sucked on so many different levels, they didn't even get through the semifinals. 
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I think Ukraine did.
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I only watched de results. The show sucks so hard. All those people with little talent, we dont want to know anything about, singing pathetic songs . Every year I wonder when they stop this kind of ****. Quote: |
the INCREDIBLE amount of hype surrounding the wedding in Denmark last friday. The nation almost stood still
| I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled. 
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I enjoyed it extremely much. I find the fact that Denmark is a monarchy, unique and interesting.
I've never seen so much TV as I have in the last week! There's been nothing but Royal TV, and I kinda like it. That's what I found out this last week anyway...
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I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled. | Most of the nation stood still on friday - personally, I just saw my tax money flying out into the air, and didn't see much of it. Hard to miss when ones enteir family watches and you have to be with the family because we were celebrating my nephews 3rd birthday.
But it is such a crock imo.
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05-16-2004, 06:19 AM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by arno_v
I saw it on dutch television, does anybody really enjoys watching it, you only see your tax-money being spoiled. | While I personally found it to be a waste of airwaves, most Danes feel profoundly proud of their Danishness, and the money spent provides good value for the entertainment provided.
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05-16-2004, 07:55 AM
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Bah, Eurobashing is everywhere these days. Shame on you fable, you should know better.
The contest displays a good range of talanted and original musicians, giving good entertainment as well as thoughtfull lyrics.
The musical culture in europe have existed for quite a long time, and we are very proud of it. We may have our bad eggs but we do mostly good things. There are also bad musicans in every part of the world, its unavoidable. 
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05-16-2004, 08:09 AM
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The contest displays a good range of talanted and original musicians, giving good entertainment as well as thoughtfull lyrics. | I almost wish I'd watched it so I can tell you how wrong you are.
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