Author Topic: EUROVISION 2012 ANTICIPATION STATION (Read 1540 times)

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

Can't wait to laugh at the terrible UK entry

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:00:27 AM »

edit: wait they aren't

pilonv1 · « **Reply #2 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

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:11:16 AM »

@ Himu.

Here's a map

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

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #4 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?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #5 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.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:29:37 AM »

Sounds incredibly awesome.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:30:19 AM »

Look up some old videos on Youtube, it's brilliant.

Fifstar · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:05:09 PM »

Our entry is so boring this year. Came from the same talent show as Lena.

Reb · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:10:19 PM »

Dutch entry is racist toward Native Americans.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:28:41 PM »

Will there be anything as awesome as Epic Sax Guy this year?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:20:25 PM »

nothing can beat this

The Sceneman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:21:48 PM »

pls link best of Eurovision nao

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:30:08 PM »

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #14 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?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #15 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

Fifstar · « **Reply #16 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?

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.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2012, 02:39:41 PM »

EUROVISIONEST SONG OF ALL TIME

PLAY THE EPIC SAX GAME IN ANTICIPATION

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #18 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.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2012, 02:50:14 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2012, 07:38:38 PM »

classic

tiesto · « **Reply #21 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.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #22 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

pilonv1 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2012, 12:53:46 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on May 23, 2012, 01:48:42 PM

Crib sheet :

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

Lena. That accent is so sexy

pilonv1 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2012, 01:02:23 AM »

Last 10 winners

TOP 10 WORST ENTRIES

pilonv1 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 24, 2012, 01:22:23 AM »

This one is my favourite, I don't know how it didn't win in 2007.

Spain in 2008 was close though.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #26 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.