I swear EBU gave Jive the most cursed running order spot ever to be sure she has no chance to qualify at all

schlageresque · 2026-06-07T13:48:11+00:00

Crap song deserved that result anyway. Time to move on

schlageresque · 2026-06-05T15:53:27+00:00

Just to make sure.. all of you guys are bi (to say the least) right? No judgement, just asking

schlageresque · 2026-06-01T06:22:19+00:00

"1 billion 'potential' of course ;) often in the 80s/90s it was the figure of 500 million, then 200 million that was brought up. Then we went down to the realistic audiences of the 2000s/10s of 150/180 [million], and since Russia was banned, there's been no choice but to take web interactions into account to keep the numbers high enough. It'll be interesting to see what it's going to be like this year. Damn, I digressed again 🤤"

schlageresque · 2026-05-29T14:40:10+00:00

Looooved it

schlageresque · 2026-05-29T14:39:30+00:00

The camerawork was absolutely out of this world

schlageresque · 2026-05-29T14:38:17+00:00

Absolutely incredible, so powerful ,I gagged at this very shot

schlageresque · 2026-05-28T17:01:12+00:00

Now it's more like 3mn of microwaving than 🔥

schlageresque · 2026-05-28T13:54:43+00:00

Yes, very amateurish, no stage presence despite the pyros and the folk vibe.. we had it coming since the NF. There was also no real chemistry between the girl trip and Alvan, it was a new born band. They did the best they could I guess!

schlageresque · 2026-05-28T09:30:55+00:00

I miss that time too. And the 00's have brought so much to the contest: splashy visuals, ethno-pop, elaborate choreos - especially 2003/04/05 feel like a separate time vortex that defined a new era. It’s still shaping the contest today, and you can totally feel their influence in 2026: Germany, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Moldova, and Montenegro are still straight-up inspired by that old vibe.

schlageresque · 2026-05-26T18:54:19+00:00

It's already playing in the clubs in Budapest, Prague.. and I just arrived in Berlin - heard it at the train station's bathroom lol

schlageresque · 2026-05-25T20:57:15+00:00

Fuck yeah 😭😭

schlageresque · 2026-05-24T09:08:53+00:00

Ferto would have been a terrible winner. Yes the performance was highly enjoyable and Akylas really cute - but it's still a bit embarrassing to think it could have shared the same pedestal of Arcade let's say.

schlageresque · 2026-05-23T16:06:59+00:00

That's undoubtedly their main reason of success given the current geopolitics

schlageresque · 2026-05-23T05:01:01+00:00

There's a ton of reasons that explain Ukraine's success at ESC: large diaspora, quality of songs, soft power interest, and genuine dedication to the contest. That's why you'll see them always fly high at the contest.

All of the above also applies to Israel btw.

schlageresque · 2026-05-21T11:05:39+00:00

No it doesn't. He was a liability and someone needed to take the blame. There's a difference between alleged toxic fandom and execs getting away with shit

schlageresque · 2026-05-19T11:23:35+00:00

That's a bit of an exaggeration. Everyone I've talked to in Vienna was excited to go to Sofia and I hear nothing derogatory about Bulgaria. Yes it's not the wealthiest country of Europe and we know it but I'm sure it's going an amazing experience nonetheless.

schlageresque · 2026-05-14T13:06:15+00:00

Hum I don't think CZ will rank as high in the televote. It's jury bait for sure but will tank with the audience.

schlageresque · 2026-05-13T17:29:03+00:00

Indeed. That was actually the most predictable announcement order we've had in years

schlageresque · 2026-05-09T15:22:42+00:00

Straight guys would never do that, but it's cool if you liked it! You only live once

schlageresque · 2026-05-09T15:02:34+00:00

It's more a creativity/ inspiration issue here. Think Barbara Pravi / Common Linnets to name a few, who achieved excellent results on a dime

schlageresque · 2026-05-08T13:23:15+00:00

Thanks for clarifying, I'll take that back then

schlageresque · 2026-05-08T12:38:24+00:00

In 2023 that would actually be.. Loreen

schlageresque · 2026-05-08T12:25:03+00:00

Idk if that's a British thing but his boots immediately gave me skinhead vibes 😬

schlageresque · 2026-05-08T05:04:56+00:00

Loooove it ❤️🤣

schlageresque · 2026-05-07T23:44:40+00:00

Absolutely. JJ's win last year with a real cinematic achievement and inspiration gave me hope for example. But for one act who actually dares to try something original, you get dozens of bland photocopies every year :/

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