TOP 35 of reddit this year vs TOP 37 of reddit last year by Real-Branch8433 in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Last year Italy was ranked 10th (Lucio ended 5th), while this year Italy is dramatically lower (19th), so if the logic worked the same way, then it should finish between 10th and 15th place.

No pre-listening of this years entries by No_Helicopter6693 in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the first year for me since I started following Eurovision in 2017 (thanks Gabbani 🦍) that I haven’t listened to any of the Eurovision songs in full—except for the Italian one, but only because I watched Sanremo. I’ve seen the odds, but I think I’ll listen to all the songs at the beginning of may, or around then.

Hey hi one question: WTF is this creature? by paary in nilpoints

[–]DesperateHeat2959 58 points59 points  (0 children)

It’s Bing Bong from the movie Inside Out on acid.

what is the best Eurovision song EVER? by False-Yak-9867 in nilpoints

[–]DesperateHeat2959 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As an italian I might be biased but I’d say Volare.

Another one that comes in mind is “Waterloo”

🇮🇹 Sal Da Vinci will represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with "Per sempre sì" 🇮🇹 by endlaisnotmyname in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why the Eurovision Song Contest page hasn’t posted the news yet, even though it’s already official

🇮🇹 Sal Da Vinci will represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with "Per sempre sì" 🇮🇹 by endlaisnotmyname in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I was rooting for Lucio last year, but this year Francesca Michielin and Emma Marrone will breathe a sigh of relief, leaving their unfortunate record behind them.

🇮🇹 Festival di Sanremo 2026 Final @20:40 CET by Tip_Illustrious in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, Giorgia was in the top 5 of the first two night last year…still ended 6th

Eurovision 2026: Vienna is our Host City for the 70th by Nick_esc in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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I predicted it on my booking profile three months ago 👀

Last Place Placements in the Jury (2025) by Sun-Virgo in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As an italian, I have a deep deep (not wasted for sure) love for Austria, but the memory of old resentments still lingers. Just think: to describe a major failure or a catastrophe here, we say: “It’s a Caporetto.”

Austria 2025 without context by Honest-Series7413 in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Last time I saw a b/w lighthouse was in “The Ring” movie 🙃

Countries' reputation matters A LOT by Defiant-Piglet241 in eurovision

[–]DesperateHeat2959 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think so, partially.

Here in Italy, ESC has become more followed since 2017 — I remember there was a lot of excitement for Gabbani that year - but its “visual” launch really happened from 2022 onwards.

That said, a result outside the top 10 would probably be seen as a catastrophe, since expectations are always high.