| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? 17:13 - May 10 with 11706 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Lot of boycotting. Israel televote landslide victory incoming and the future of Eurovision to be put into huge doubt in the aftermath. Chaos.
They’re 2/1 now to win outright after being 40/1 yesterday lunchtime before the semi final vote in Italy was leaked. The Dutch bloke being likely kicked out for punching one of the Israeli delegation today too for mocking his dead dad adds to the shenanigans.
It’s always political. We all know that. But this is way worse this year. The Israeli singer was booed throughout and yet the crowd noise was muzzled and replaced with fake cheers over the tv which seems to have increased the tensions. |  |
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| I want Johnny Logan to win.... on 23:27 - May 10 with 1462 views | Whos_blue |
| I want Johnny Logan to win.... on 19:15 - May 10 by Bloots |
....or Bardot. |
Hey Bloots.
As you were kind enough to point out a couple of typos in a recent post of mine (as any self respecting elite board member would), I'm very happy to return the favour.
The band were called Bardo.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardo_(band)
You're welcome. |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 08:51 - May 11 with 1342 views | Mullet |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 19:13 - May 10 by Herbivore |
I mean, at least you've taken a step up from The Smiths. |
Tempted to report this and get you banned frankly. Phil will not stand for this, he is a man of culture and taste too. |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 08:58 - May 11 with 1333 views | _clive_baker_ |
I’ve got some dough on Ukraine but I don’t suppose I’ll see that again. It wasn’t political, just because of the half a dozen songs I heard it was the only one that didn’t make me want to cut my head off with a rusty breadknife. |  | | |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 09:17 - May 11 with 1325 views | MJallday |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 08:51 - May 11 by Mullet |
Tempted to report this and get you banned frankly. Phil will not stand for this, he is a man of culture and taste too. |
Crikey, when did that happen? |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 09:30 - May 11 with 1318 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 08:58 - May 11 by _clive_baker_ |
I’ve got some dough on Ukraine but I don’t suppose I’ll see that again. It wasn’t political, just because of the half a dozen songs I heard it was the only one that didn’t make me want to cut my head off with a rusty breadknife. |
It’s number 2 in the running order which is absolutely impossible to win from. In fact no act has ever won from that spot. | |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:02 - May 11 with 1217 views | TheSweeny |
Won't watch it, but will vote Israel just to trigger the BBC.
And Greta. |  | | |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:02 - May 11 with 1212 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 23:16 - May 10 by Clapham_Junction |
Lebanon is eligible to enter Eurovision (and were planning to in 2005) but haven't been allowed as they refuse to show the Israeli entry. |
Any idea why? Are Egypt allowed too? |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:05 - May 11 with 1189 views | Trequartista |
There is a lot to debate about whether Israel or Russia should be allowed participate, but sporting an offensive haircut such as the Dutch entry crosses a red line. |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:07 - May 11 with 1182 views | EddyJ |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:02 - May 11 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Any idea why? Are Egypt allowed too? |
Eurovision is run by the EBU - the European Broadcast Union. Its essentially a loose group of broadcasters from various countries who share TV and radio content.
Although its called the "European" Broadcast Union, many of its members are from outside of Europe. That's why Israel, Azerbaijan and even Australia compete.
Think of the British entry as not being British at all. Its a BBC entry on behalf of Britain. ITV and C4 are also members of the EBU and could run the British entry instead. | | | |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:08 - May 11 with 1182 views | giant_stow |
I wonder how this will go down with the protestors. |  |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:10 - May 11 with 1170 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:02 - May 11 by TheSweeny |
Won't watch it, but will vote Israel just to trigger the BBC.
And Greta. |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:10 - May 11 with 1179 views | pointofblue |
I hate to be so confident as I appreciate your experience and knowledge when it comes to betting on events, Rommers, but I don't think Israel will win. They're not like Ukraine, who had the whole continent on their side. Admittedly, it's difficult because there are 23 or 24 anti-Israel votes rather than just the one but I think Croatia or Switzerland will pull through, with an outside chance of France.
As an aside, as posted above, Joost was kicked out for an altercation with a member of the technical team, rather than someone from the Israeli delegation. | |
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| I was talking about Brigitte... on 12:58 - May 11 with 1102 views | Bloots |
| I want Johnny Logan to win.... on 23:27 - May 10 by Whos_blue |
Hey Bloots.
As you were kind enough to point out a couple of typos in a recent post of mine (as any self respecting elite board member would), I'm very happy to return the favour.
The band were called Bardo.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardo_(band)
You're welcome. |
...obviously.
Don't take everything to heart mate! |  |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:07 - May 11 with 1082 views | Bloots |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:08 - May 11 by giant_stow |
I wonder how this will go down with the protestors. |
...and Hamas particularly feel about this huge show of support from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
I expect they'll invite them over for tea and cakes. | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:13 - May 11 with 1039 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:07 - May 11 by Bloots |
...and Hamas particularly feel about this huge show of support from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
I expect they'll invite them over for tea and cakes. |
If the war was against Hamas and not all Palestinians you might, for once, have a point!! Unlikely though! | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:14 - May 11 with 1028 views | J2BLUE |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:07 - May 11 by Bloots |
...and Hamas particularly feel about this huge show of support from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
I expect they'll invite them over for tea and cakes. |
Fondant Fancies being unboxed as we speak. |  |
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| I don't expect they'll be getting their pronouns right. (n/t) on 13:19 - May 11 with 1003 views | Bloots |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:14 - May 11 by J2BLUE |
Fondant Fancies being unboxed as we speak. |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:45 - May 11 with 956 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:14 - May 11 by J2BLUE |
Fondant Fancies being unboxed as we speak. |
Standard offensive, back slapping elite level posting. I am sure the likely thousands of Palestinian dead from the LGBTQ community and the dead children who didn't live long enough to find out will thank you for your compassion.
Cockchafer season really is upon us. | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:46 - May 11 with 946 views | J2BLUE |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:45 - May 11 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Standard offensive, back slapping elite level posting. I am sure the likely thousands of Palestinian dead from the LGBTQ community and the dead children who didn't live long enough to find out will thank you for your compassion.
Cockchafer season really is upon us. |
Offensive? You think they would prefer cherry bakewells? | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 15:10 - May 11 with 839 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 13:13 - May 11 by BanksterDebtSlave |
If the war was against Hamas and not all Palestinians you might, for once, have a point!! Unlikely though! |
Really? A recent poll showed that 93% of the Palestinian population is completely opposed to homosexuality.
Can't see next year's Gay Pride being moved from Tel Aviv to Gaza if Hamas are replaced by The Palestinian Authority. | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 15:14 - May 11 with 806 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 15:10 - May 11 by GlasgowBlue |
Really? A recent poll showed that 93% of the Palestinian population is completely opposed to homosexuality.
Can't see next year's Gay Pride being moved from Tel Aviv to Gaza if Hamas are replaced by The Palestinian Authority. |
At least you aren't pretending the war is against Hamas anymore! | |
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| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 15:30 - May 11 with 763 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Be interesting to see how Palestinians... on 15:14 - May 11 by BanksterDebtSlave |
At least you aren't pretending the war is against Hamas anymore! |
That makes no sense. The discussion was about attitudes towards gay people in Palestine. Not the war.
Bloots said that it would be interesting to see how Palestinians and Hamas particularly feel about this huge show of support from the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Your reply suggested that the Hamas attitude differed greatly from normal Palestinians. I demonstrated that this is not the case.
How have I stopped "pretending the war is against Hamas anymore"? | |
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| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 15:40 - May 11 with 737 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Eurovison - Anyone followed it this week? on 12:10 - May 11 by pointofblue |
I hate to be so confident as I appreciate your experience and knowledge when it comes to betting on events, Rommers, but I don't think Israel will win. They're not like Ukraine, who had the whole continent on their side. Admittedly, it's difficult because there are 23 or 24 anti-Israel votes rather than just the one but I think Croatia or Switzerland will pull through, with an outside chance of France.
As an aside, as posted above, Joost was kicked out for an altercation with a member of the technical team, rather than someone from the Israeli delegation. |
On music alone, the 40/1 for Israel on Thursday was about right. But seeing them win 39% of the public vote in the leaked Italy vote for the semi final meant they went into near enough fav as that level of support is unprecedented without a contrived and planned voting campaign.
I like France actually and have a small bet each way at huge prices with them likely winning the jury vote but unfortunately Slimanes fantastic vocals fell apart in the jury final yesterday as he lost his voice somewhat mid performance.
Best bet is Estonia top 10 at 7/1. Think it’ll be popular. Outright bets are France and Italy e/w. The former also for the jury vote at 9/4 but that’ll be gone now after his voice cracking.
Reckon the Croatians win myself but they’ve always been too short. | |
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