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Title: EUROVISION 2012 ANTICIPATION STATION
Post by: pilonv1 on May 23, 2012, 02:59:55 AM: The best time of the year! Only a few days until the semi-finals and final :hyper

Can't wait to laugh at the terrible UK entry :gbcry
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Post by: Himu on May 23, 2012, 03:00:27 AM: edit: wait they aren't :(
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 23, 2012, 03:03:43 AM: ...

There was some talk of doing Eurovision for Asia which would involve Australia.

Also forgot to say it's coming from Azerbaijan!

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 is the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Eldar & Nigar's song "Running Scared".

Wish the semi finals + final weren't delayed here :(
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 23, 2012, 03:11:16 AM: :lol @ Himu.

Here's a map

(http://i.imgur.com/Aw2GZ.png)

Here's a trailer for the Secret History of Eurovision DVD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAXUUXiEzbo
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Post by: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 03:12:33 AM: I've always heard about it, but I've never actually tuned in before. I was invited to a "semi-final" party though, so soon I'll know what the fuss is about.

Anyone care to offer a cheat sheet?
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 23, 2012, 03:16:37 AM: Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 03:12:33 AM
I've always heard about it, but I've never actually tuned in before. I was invited to a "semi-final" party though, so soon I'll know what the fuss is about.

Anyone care to offer a cheat sheet?

A bunch of European countries perform (mostly) bad songs with bad dance and bad fashion.
Title: EUROVISION 2012 ANTICIPATION STATION
Post by: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 03:29:37 AM: Sounds incredibly awesome.
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 23, 2012, 03:30:19 AM: Look up some old videos on Youtube, it's brilliant.
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Post by: Fifstar on May 23, 2012, 12:05:09 PM: Our entry is so boring this year. Came from the same talent show as Lena.
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Post by: Reb on May 23, 2012, 12:10:19 PM: Dutch entry is racist toward Native Americans. :pimp
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Post by: Great Rumbler on May 23, 2012, 12:28:41 PM: Will there be anything as awesome as Epic Sax Guy this year?
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Post by: The Sceneman on May 23, 2012, 01:20:25 PM: nothing can beat this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBOnDcmckdc
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Post by: The Sceneman on May 23, 2012, 01:21:48 PM: pls link best of Eurovision nao
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Post by: Great Rumbler on May 23, 2012, 01:30:08 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHy7DGLTt8g
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Post by: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 01:30:16 PM: Are these acts nominated by any regional committees or do they freely apply and represent their countries upon acceptance? :lol
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Post by: The Sceneman on May 23, 2012, 01:41:58 PM: I'm pretty sure they turn up and go "hey! I'm representing England!" and thats the credentials
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Post by: Fifstar on May 23, 2012, 01:57:12 PM: Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 01:30:16 PM
Are these acts nominated by any regional committees or do they freely apply and represent their countries upon acceptance? :lol

I think they are nominated by the national broadcasters. The selection process is different in each country, some have a comitee, some do a national pre selection, some do some kind of talent show.
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on May 23, 2012, 02:39:41 PM: EUROVISIONEST SONG OF ALL TIME

(http://i.imgur.com/74Pbv.gif)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkmncrAPILw(http://i.imgur.com/74Pbv.gif)

PLAY THE EPIC SAX GAME (http://www.pippinbarr.com/games/epicsaxgame/EpicSaxGame.html) IN ANTICIPATION
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Post by: Shaka Khan on May 23, 2012, 02:50:01 PM: I almost teared up when the Gifs sync'd with Sax guy from the video, it was so beautiful. Thank you, Treesong.
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on May 23, 2012, 02:50:14 PM: (http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/techno-viking.gif)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10XR67NQcAc(http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/techno-viking.gif)
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Post by: Himu on May 23, 2012, 07:38:38 PM: classic
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Post by: tiesto on May 23, 2012, 08:11:59 PM: Do any of the Eurovision artists ever become commercially successful? As someone who has only heard of the contest in passing, I was wondering what the big deal was... I always thought it was an American Idol-esque thing for all of Europe, for some reason.
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 24, 2012, 12:52:02 AM: Quote from: tiesto on May 23, 2012, 08:11:59 PM
Do any of the Eurovision artists ever become commercially successful? As someone who has only heard of the contest in passing, I was wondering what the big deal was... I always thought it was an American Idol-esque thing for all of Europe, for some reason.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abba
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 24, 2012, 12:53:46 AM: Quote from: dcharlie on May 23, 2012, 01:48:42 PM
Crib sheet :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YivhhrYmRY

:lol I was going to post My Lovely Horse yesterday but I didn't think anyone would get it :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV92aqYkE08

:heart Lena. That accent is so sexy :heart
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 24, 2012, 01:02:23 AM: Last 10 winners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6A7s7lhreg

TOP 10 WORST ENTRIES :hyper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i019SBN9Utw
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 24, 2012, 01:22:23 AM: This one is my favourite, I don't know how it didn't win in 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AQrdjaGQRo

Spain in 2008 was close though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juaaUoH-3LM
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Post by: TEEEPO on May 24, 2012, 04:58:17 AM: oh jesus, this is the eurovision? my girlfriend works or the organization that puts together the entire competition and i'll be having to sit through this shit during their office party come this saturday. having been completely ignorant american, she did warn me i'd be in for a shock. she was right, i'd much rather stay at home and endure a constant 10 hours of epic sax guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHy7DGLTt8g
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 25, 2012, 11:58:47 PM: Watching on delay now, first entry is fantastic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnqF5PLP2w
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Post by: pilonv1 on May 26, 2012, 12:30:37 AM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7IoR_5HPQ0

:rofl
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 26, 2012, 01:43:00 AM: Italy's entry is legit good.
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 26, 2012, 01:49:53 AM: Btw Himuro did you know father ted is a cult irish tv show?
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 26, 2012, 09:36:37 AM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K8PB8eIy50
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Post by: brob on May 26, 2012, 05:30:46 PM: Only got to see the last two songs. but lols have been had so it's all good. Norwegian TV commentator is doing his bit trying to pee on the hosts.
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Post by: brob on May 26, 2012, 06:30:33 PM: congratulations to archnemesis and skidmark, I hope to see you in the crowd next year
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Post by: Skidmark on May 26, 2012, 07:29:26 PM: :hyper Thank you, thank you! :heartbeat
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on May 27, 2012, 07:32:18 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfo-8z86x80

Winner is half-decent technopop. :| Eurovision, thou hast FAILED ME.

Good writeup with embedded YT links (http://www.housetoastonish.com/?p=1425).