Comments on: Oh Noes!

By: SpaniardintheWords

SpaniardintheWords — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:06:04 +0000

I must disagree with Chari here: Eurovision had lost its prestige as a song contest among Western European countries long before the inclusion of our Eastern neighbours (who, I must say, turned it into the superfantastically entertaining show that it is now).

As for Rodolfo, his inspiration is the Latin American reggaeton in its repetitive rhythms and sexual innuendos. No wonder the song has already become known across the Spanish-speaking world.

Also, I should point out that Spain remains one of the few countries that always sends songs in its own language, preferring to keep faith with its cultural roots (and with the Spanish-speaking world) rather than yield to the pressure to sing in English.

By: Chari

Chari — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:37:48 +0000

Well, western European countries used to take it seriously when they could win. After the contest’s flooding with all those destitute Easterners who were exchanging points among them, it is imperative that the ESC is frowned upon by the more affluent European entities whose entries only show the cultural stagnation that they’re in. At least the Easterners bring a je ne sais quois, a couleur local with their songs. And puh-lease, Rodolfo is a retake on last year’s Ukrainian entry, by the sublime Verka Serduchka, probably the best entry in the ESC history.
Whatever, I’m in it for Manolo’s and the FugGirls’ comments on the costumes. And I absolutely detest my country’s entry this year (yes that Greek-American girl in the pic who believes she’s Britney, hence the desperate look on her face) and pretty much all the years since 1976.
God bless those Americans for turning their astute spite against something other than their politics right now.

By: great danger

great danger — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:24:25 +0000

i’ve spent almost all afternoon watching the preview videos. they are AMAZING! this is one of my favorite annual events.

i highly recommend latvia and azerbaijan’s videos. they’re special.
for very, very different reasons, though.

By: SpaniardintheWords

SpaniardintheWords — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:40:18 +0000

I’m Spanish, and we’re sending this. What really makes me cringe is that most Eastern European countries actually take this seriously…

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:36:55 +0000

Or move to France: this year, the fabulous Jean-Paul Gaultier will be covering the contest on French TV…

By: anastasia

anastasia — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:44:15 +0000

It is the most fantabulous event of the year - what’s not to like? Make a drinking game out of it - liquor of choice must be blue or green, mixing with vodka is optional - and enjoy the ghastly music and the colorful yet tasteless costumes!
Then watch how countries who waged wars against each other not too long ago now cheer each other on and give all their points to their neighbors.
I think it’s terrif! Probably the one event every European loves to hate.

By: daisyj.

daisyj. — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:39:10 +0000

How is it that, of all the things that have crossed the Atlantic, we still do not have a version of this magical monstrosity in America?

By: gemdiva

gemdiva — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:49:26 +0000

Ahh Eurovision. Undeniable proof that God has a sense of humor. Let the games begin!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:43:00 +0000

I’m from Ireland, and this is what we’re sending this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYnk3vneI0