You blame us of some "white privilege", but why are you standing up for Palestine and hate on Ukraine at the same time? Why do you hate us for trying to bring attention to our suffering? And then Georgia you ignored entirely. Parts of Moldova are also still occupied by russia.
Sure in 2022 the support shown through the televote was amazing, but the artists - a few were brave enough to wear out flag. Up until then - russia not just tolerated, but LOVED by the fans, other artists, the EBU, all the journalists... Can someone explain the difference?😑
It's fantastic to see artists holding their ground, now the representative of France gave a speech during his performance at the jury show. But I can't help but wonder...
Where was this energy is 2008?
Where was it in 2014?
Where was it EVEN in 2022?
Dude, this is so unfair.
Sure, and then collabed with more russians on top of that. The thing is, I don't think he is pro russian in terms of being a puting loving fascist, but he is definitely okay with whitewashing "good russians" like little big. there is no understanding that russian "culture" = genocidal imperialism
I hope this whole #Eurovision mess won't result in contestants walking out, though they have all the right and all the reason to do that. All of these people should not sacrifice their dreams because of the EBU not willing to do the right thing. It's upsetting.
Now it seems that a number of contestants are coming to the EBU in regards to the behavior of a particular delegation (and hopefully their broadcaster's commentary?) - I hope the EBU can actually be consistent and remember their "no tolerance" policy should not be selective.
Anyway, as much as I hold no delusion about Joost Klein, though I enjoyed his song and it's message, his past russophile behavior is a big problem. So is the alleged mistreatment of a female staff member. But the double standard should be addressed, right?
This will be my #EUROVISION 2024 GRAND FINAL live tweet thread.✨
Won't be reacting to all songs (already did in the semis) unless something new happens. Big concerns for safety this year + annoyed with Ukraine performing second in the "death slot" + the mood is VERY off.😒
Guess who thought sleeping with my window open tonight (instead of having AC on) is a good idea because fReSh AiR and woke up with a massive headache?! This bish!🫠
Which is unethical and disgusting, but also who's surprised? Winning from the death slot will be hilarious of course, but I still wish for a Croatia win or something, we can't host anyway and a Balkan ESC would be great. Still throw us a vote please. It will make a difference.
I don't think I need to spell it out, but everyone coming after Ukraine will be compared to Ukraine. And there are no *super* strong stagings up until Ireland, who is FANTASTIC, but surely still won't be everyone's cup of tea.
EBU is just experimenting on Ukraine cause they can. Assholes.
Want some #Eurovision copium?🤪
Right, I was just thinking, the death slot has always resulted in a bad ranking, but it was never occupied by a favorite with one of the strongest stagings. You know how you never want the funniest guy to start your comedy show...?🤔
Цього року нема очевидних безумовних лідерів типу Швеції та Фінляндії у 2023, але є багато фаворитів. Минулорічні фаворити (наприклад Іспанія, Франція) набрали мізерну кількість голосів. Бульбашка єврофанів часто дуже out of touch.
Я з радістю визнаю свою помилку, але нині в мене є передчуття, що очікування щодо Хорватії, Швейцарії та Ірландії не виправдаються кількістю голосів за них. Реально хочу помилятися, але такі відчуття. Буки помиляються, єврофани помиляються особливо часто, згадайте минулий рік.
Я сподіваюся всі українчики поза Україною готові завтра голосувати максимум разів за наших, щоб обісране ebu обісралося ще раз за те що поставило наших у death slot - виступати другими.
Українчики в Україні - для вас є три країни Балтії на вибір.
I’m afraid the people hoping for a Baby Lasagna or Nemo win will be up for a huge disappointment this Saturday, which would be very unfortunate, so I hope I’m wrong.😑 Personally would be happy with either, but especially for a first Croatia win.
As a Ukrainian I was worried that “out of the box” votes will spread too thin between 🇭🇷, 🇨🇭, 🇮🇪 and 🇳🇱, and 🇺🇦 will win #Eurovision with the “normies” vote, which I didn’t want because of the 2022 abuse. But now it looks like it’s gonna be 🇮🇱, so goood luck with that.🫥
If those who prefer heavier music will vote for Ireland, Croatia and Norway, then Switzerland and Ireland are both there representing for the NBs, then count in all the gays just voting for various girl bops, and the general mass of voters have… a choice.🫠
Or we can become the first #Eurovision winner from the infamous “death spot”.😂 Listen, telling you now, people in Ukraine want to win the war, not the song contest, but I’ve been a little concerned that the alternative and the queer votes might be spread too thin this year.
Ahaha Ukraine is officially in the “death spot” at number 2, which is to make double triple mega sure we can’t win #Eurovision this year again, of course. Which is fine, not fair, but we don’t really want another year of abuse anyway. They’re worried about the wrong thing though.
Wait wait wait ALL THREE of our Baltic Besties are in the Grand Final!!! I'm so happy about this!🥰❤️🔥
I’m so happy for Dons and Latvia!❤️🩹 It’s been such a long time for them! He sang so well so it’s only fair! My favourite studio song (Belgium) didn’t make it and it’s fair too, he wasn’t good live. Anyway, back to this on Saturday, good night!😘
Greece AWESOME of all the girlies she might be a fave of mine
ESTONIAN UNCLES ARE IN HECK YES 🔥🔥🔥
Switzerland of course! Good job!
Georgia!!! Very happy for Sakartvelo, not as much for the singer herself.
Last one… Armenia! Well deserved! 🔥
Sad for Malta though.🥲
OKAY RESULTS
WHAT THE HECK LATVIA YES YES SO HAPPY FOR OUR GOOD EGG AAAA THIS IS AWESOME😭😭😭😭
Austria eeeh okay? Not my choice, but okay
Netherlands okay i mean expected
NORWAY fantastic, well deserved ❤️🔥
Israel I mean we knew it
Wasn’t a fan of the interval number, low key hope Croatia wins so we can run away from the West-centric crap. Also, Azerbaijan kinda sucks, but did you have to mispronounce their country name as a joke? They really do feel quite superior, don’t they?🤔
Overall this semi was a bit weaker, I don’t think anything got anywhere close to the Ireland/UK/Ukraine sandwich from yesterday. Curious to see who will come through, I can’t vote this time, so it’s on you bishies.😚
I have to personally thank Joost for mentioning Poland in his song though, otherwise we would’ve still thought there is just nothing east of Germany. I mean, definitely nothing worth referencing.
Netherlands 🇳🇱 - I WISH I could enjoy the sweet pro-EU message, his personal sentiment and the general silliness, but Joost thought our pain didn’t matter when he sang about “loving russian women” in 2022. He also can’t sing, like, at all.
Norway 🇳🇴 - Another early favourite of mine. She sounds amazing, love the visual wave effect on the chorus. Very raw, the manner of singing speaks to my soul. Amazing, love it.
Israel 🇮🇱 - Okay, it’s a generic ballad with a very obvious message. I like the circle design actually, the choreo is dumb as hell. She can go f*** herself though along with her parents and their business in russia.
Italy 🇮🇹 - Angelina is wonderful, sings great, charismatic and the song is strong. I feel like the busy staging + costumes + dancers almost take away from it, I almost prefer her original performance back home. The patterns are assaulting my eyes. She’s still great though.
Estonia 🇪🇪 - We had Moldovan uncles last year, this year we have Estonian uncles I guess. It’s good fun! Silly, but also quite unique musically. I’d take this over most girl bops!
Belgium 🇧🇪 - This is my favourite song this year among the studio recordings, unfortunately he does not sound all that great live. I also think the white outfit was a questionable choice. I love the sparkle though. The song will stay in my playlist forever, but I wouldn’t vote.
Sakartvelo (Georgia) 🇬🇪 - A very decent attempt from Nutsa, if only she did not embarrass herself performing in russia quite recently. Lyrically it’s not great, but at least it’s not last year’s nonsense. Still might get lost among the girl bops, will see.
San Marino 🇸🇲 - Visuals straight from vampirefreaks dot com circa 2006. I can see she’s really trying, it’s a very generic rock song though. Okay, now she looks kinda hot with her hair down. Still not strong enough I’m afraid.
Spain 🇪🇸 - I can’t dislike this. She deserves the world for the confidence and the message, though we all know she’s obviously not the strongest vocalist. + OBVIOUSLY the dancers are fabulous AND a special thank you for not choosing some tiny twinks for that too.🤭
Latvia 🇱🇻 - Oh Dons, you precious egg man.🥚❤️🩹 A really good vocalist, but I doubt this simple staging will help his chances. Juries would’ve given him points for the voice, but fans will vote for the girlies instead. Maybe there’s a chance?🤔
Oh the hosts know so many languages, very impressive, all Western European of course, cause that’s really all that counts. We’ll hear it in the Netherlands song too. The Eastern ones are just wild fields really. And can’t afford to come to Sweden anyway.
Armenia 🇦🇲 - Oh this is great!❤️🔥 She’s like an Armenian Disney princess, so much character and the song is so much fun. Also FINALLY something folky this year! Love this!
Denmark 🇩🇰 - One of the few songs this year that I wanted to like, but just didn’t. The chorus sounds screamy to me every time. Again it’s not horrible, but just doesn’t work for me. She’s very pretty though and the staging is pleasant.
Austria 🇦🇹 - Right, to me this kind of music just comes off as soulless, I don’t get it at all, not my thing whatsoever. I don’t think she sounds particularly good either. And we had muuuuch more impressive dancing. So many girl bops in this semi, this just gets lost.
France 🇫🇷 - Well, they traditionally send another oui oui baguette, but it works almost every time, so why not? Beautiful emotional performance. The song is really nothing unusual, but he makes it special. Singing away from the mic will impress the normies 100%.
Czechia 🇨🇿 - Oh hey russian trash, where’s your dirty rug? Sorry for the Czechs whose selection was rigged by the “international” vote. This sucks. She can’t sing, but the prerecorded vocals help a bit. Visually it’s a nothing, just off putting amateurish karaoke thing.