Thread: Eurovision 2009 FTW

I just watched the Toppers (the Dutch entry) on the bbc site.... they must have a combined age of 150.

Up to this point, there's is the only entry I've seen. Without Wogan, there won't be the thinly disguised snide comedy factor. And what's all this semi final malarkey? When did they start doing that?

Just saw the Estonian offering. She was gorgeous, didn't notice the song...

Am watching the build up to the results just now. Graham Nortons commentary is quite funny. Looking forward to the political voting.

And Miss Turkey is hot!

I couldn't tempt Spike to watch it but saw on the news this morning we made 5th, so somebody still loves us, yay!

Anyway we were in bed for just after 10pm, Squid had a very loud and unsettled day, big sister was here too and we were knackerd waaaaaaaay before we turned in.

5th is very respectable considering last year it was last! And Mr Norton did a respectable job of filling Mr Wogans shoes.

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

Clearly the dutch entry was TOO good and sounded like a proper song. Clearly that is the reason it failed.

I doubt it highly. I still don't understand why "proper" artists never get into these things. We've a ton of musical talent in the netherlands...but it never enters into the songfestival. I'm pretty sure it's the same in other countries.

Originally Posted by LX_Emergency

I doubt it highly. I still don't understand why "proper" artists never get into these things. We've a ton of musical talent in the netherlands...but it never enters into the songfestival. I'm pretty sure it's the same in other countries.

I could be wrong but I think that the rules stipulate that established artists are not allowed to enter the competition as groups or singers. They can however WRITE songs. Although I may be wrong.

You're probably wrong because the dutch entry was a group of established singers.

Originally Posted by LX_Emergency

You're probably wrong because the dutch entry was a group of established singers.

Really? I didnt realize Roger Federer had a singing career! I thought he played tennis. I also thought he was swiss.



The Toppers Lineup as they entered the eurovision semi-final. This lineup included Jeroen van der Boom as a late replacement.



A solo picture of Jeroen van der Boom. Playing tennis. *ahem*



Roger Federer. Relaxing at home. Or something.

Who was the entry that started off pole dancing and ended up playing the drums while being pulled along the stage by male dancers??

Gotta love the Eurovision SC. Shame Wogan retired - the people who replaced him here in Aus are barely capable of stringing two words together.

James.