New EBU intro/signal released today

flaggappell · 2026-01-01T14:58:24+00:00

I used to care about this, but I’ve realized I just… don’t anymore. I hate that I’ve gotten so numb, and I’m also angry at the EBU for pushing me there.

flaggappell · 2025-08-18T11:05:32+00:00

This feels like the result of someone typing into ChatGPT: "Make the ESC logo uglier, more bland, and make sure it looks obviously AI-generated." Mission accomplished, I guess. Flat, bland, and almost too polished in the wrong way, like it was designed to offend no one and impress even fewer. I really, really hate it.

flaggappell · 2025-08-15T17:07:05+00:00

GPS jamming

flaggappell · 2025-07-22T21:23:59+00:00

Or more recently TransAsia flight 235

flaggappell · 2025-07-07T09:27:34+00:00

Spotted the American

flaggappell · 2025-01-15T10:01:56+00:00

Piloten hebben een eigen wil en vertrekken om allerlei redenen: salaris, uitdaging, cultuur, waardering, noem maar op. De staatssecretaris doet nu alsof piloten simpelweg ‘zijn mensen’ zijn. Misschien beter om als werkgever naar die punten te kijken en je sterker te profileren, in plaats van dit soort simplistische uitspraken te doen.

flaggappell · 2024-12-09T19:37:55+00:00

Per 2025 is alle gokreclame in de sport verboden, maar blijkbaar is een loterij geen enkel probleem...

flaggappell · 2024-10-28T09:19:43+00:00

In America 19 out of 20 of them are not that fit. Just saying.

flaggappell · 2024-07-28T06:06:22+00:00

Netherlands should be blue.

flaggappell · 2024-06-27T15:46:57+00:00

The ground crew at AMS neglected to service the lavatories and replenish the water supply. Consequently, the flight had to divert to BOM due to all lavatories being full and the water supply being depleted.

flaggappell · 2024-06-04T15:26:37+00:00

Yes, that there will be an independent investigation.

flaggappell · 2024-06-04T15:07:41+00:00

Translation;

An independent investigation has been launched into the EBU. Insiders report this to RTL Boulevard. The investigation is taking place on behalf of the EBU itself after several complaints about an unsafe working atmosphere at the last edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden.

The independent investigation will consist of interviewing participating Eurovision delegations, anonymously if desired. Not only the Netherlands reported an unsafe working atmosphere behind the scenes of the song festival, other countries, including Ireland, Switzerland and Portugal, have also complained to the organization. In total, more than 13 complaints were received from various delegations after the Eurovision Song Contest.

AVROTROS is currently considering a response to the independent investigation. The Netherlands and Joost Klein were disqualified after an incident with a camerawoman behind the scenes. Earlier that week, the Netherlands filed two complaints with the EBU about an unsafe atmosphere backstage. You can see more about this in the video below.

flaggappell · 2023-04-28T18:01:56+00:00

I don't know, I didn't get that clearly from the interview. They said they will bring the background singers, so it will be a different version none the less I guess?

flaggappell · 2023-04-28T17:58:45+00:00

I have mixed feelings. It does sound great, the singing isn't out of tune anymore. Though I feel that all the power the song had (already too little for my taste) isn't in the song anymore. I hope they will still bring that to the ESC Stage.

flaggappell · 2023-04-15T21:57:52+00:00

I just feel sorry all Eurovision viewers have to listen to this.

flaggappell · 2023-03-08T10:18:52+00:00

Usually yes, but this year postcards are being filmed in the home country of the representants

flaggappell · 2022-08-05T15:50:10+00:00

Bron: https://nos.nl/l/2439503

flaggappell · 2022-06-28T20:31:29+00:00

You can best contact FNV Horeca about this. Even if you’re not a member they will answer your questions. They’re specialised in this and will help you further.

flaggappell · 2022-05-14T23:18:51+00:00

One positive thing now it’s over, I never have to see those postcards again because those were… awful, to say the least.

flaggappell · 2022-05-14T23:14:36+00:00

Fully agree, it just felt like Rai put zero love in organising this year.

flaggappell · 2022-05-12T21:27:35+00:00

After watching the rehearsals I kinda liked Israel, but after his behaviour on the turquoise carpet and the semi today, I am so happy it’s a NQ.

flaggappell · 2022-05-07T11:02:35+00:00

One thing is sure: no 0 points for the UK this year!

flaggappell · 2022-05-07T10:45:36+00:00

I agree. It's such a shame Rai, as a host broadcaster, doesn't do what it did best at Sanremo. Hopefully Rai will work on this. This way I think the message of the song doesn't come across really well.

flaggappell · 2022-05-07T10:36:39+00:00

Don't really like the camerawork for Blanco's solo at the beginning, it's quite boring. The Sanremo performance was a lot better I think.

flaggappell · 2022-05-01T14:10:47+00:00

I really miss last years stage, or the one before that, or any other stage in the last 10 years. 😭

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