MAY
2007 10

The Eurovison Song Contest Must Be Outlawed!

Manolo says, after seeing the latest pictures from the this year’s manifestation of the Eurovision “song” contest the Manolo has decided that action must be taken. The Eurovision Song Contest must be outlawed!

Here are the Manolo’s top five reasons from this year.

1. Shrieking Moldovan hotties in the low-rise, leather half-kilty pants.

2. Danish la Cage aux Fools.

3. Maltese Goldfinger stalker and his victim.

4. Menacing Austro-Seussian fur creatures and their spokesman.

5. Nothing they can ever put on the Eurovision stage will exceed the entertainment value of My Lovely Horse.

Comments

Miranda 18 years ago

Hey! Bad entertainment is still very entertaining!

The semifinal and the final are broadcast live on the internet from the official website. More info on how to access the broadcast here:

http://www.eurovision.tv/content/view/673/1/

Semifinal, Thursday May 10:th, 9 PM Central European Time, that’s 8 GMT

and here:
http://www.eurovision.tv/content/view/674/1/

The final, 9 PM Central European Time, that’s 8 GMT

Rhys 18 years ago

Lies! Eurovision is brilliant. I love it (as much as a hetrosexual welsh bloke does). I had a eurovision party with each of the entrants national dishes (incidentally, the national dish of Macedonia is Carrot Salad, apparently), lots of beer, and a sweepstakes for the winner.

Elizabeth 18 years ago

You may think he looks like a chap from the Seussical, but I’m thinking his dress is characteristic of Austrian men’s daily struggle to dress tastefully.

Megan 18 years ago

Ah, Dougal and his horse. He and Father Ted really were the pinacle of Eurovision. No others will ever stand up to their standard.

Daria 18 years ago

Aaah, the lovely horse. That brings back good memories… I love that show.

e 18 years ago

I suppose we could outlaw the contest, but what would we have left to ridicule and deride? Jessica Simpson?

Meg Q 18 years ago

I was going to say yesterday – why even bother continuing with Eurovision? Sure, isn’t “My Lovely Horse” the best thing ever dreamed up for it?

la petite chou chou 18 years ago

Why would anyone insult an adorable horse? That rainbow thing with his face was blinding. Funny nonetheless.

redwards 18 years ago

holy crap, the women in the first picture must be 700ft. tall!

themusicvids.com 18 years ago

LOL,

c’mon Manolo, Eurovision it’s a waste of time in the end.

yet it can be entertaining :)

Darrell Kern 18 years ago

Sometimes British humor is just too stupid for words. This is definately one of those times.

great danger 18 years ago

How can you possibly want the magnificence that is the Eurovision Song Contest outlawed!? Where else can one get his or her fill of horrid costume kitsch AND horrific pop drama together in one fell swoop!? I mean seriously… The music video from Bulgaria has a taiko drum, a mouth harp AND a chick suspended on wires wearing black wings made of feather boas!! And they’re just ONE of the acts! The world would just not be the same without it. Please, please reconsider. For the children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9ytzgtLW1A

Cris 18 years ago

European Idol. It’s gonna be big. BIG, I tell you.

Riona 18 years ago

British humor? BRITISH humor? The Manolo in his wisdom has chosen to feature the magnificent Father Ted. the apotheosis of IRISH humor :-) for which much thanks.

I’ve got Eurosong fever, Ted!

And remember: We like the horse. We’re friends with the horse. We have a good laugh with the horse. But we’re not in love with the horse.

Riona 18 years ago

Also: while living in Ireland we would throw Eurovision parties. As people enter, they draw the names of a country from a hat. Maybe it’s a pound – or euro – per person. The winning country pockets the money. Costumes are extra, but definitely to be encouraged, as are national rivalries.

Thalassa 18 years ago

Great Danger,

Unfortunately you ridicule perhaps the only saving grace of the competition. I thought Elitsa and Stoyan from Bulgaria were absolutely kick-ass, and the girl is absolutely awesome playing all those drums. They draw on Bulgarian folklore music and eclectic influences from around the world.