Monthly Archives: May 2007

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Eurovision random thoughts and results

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Serbia won (they got lots of votes not only from the Balkan bloc, with a singer with a great voice, even though her appearance was really weird).

Eurovision 2007 – WINNER – Marija Serifovic – Molitva

My other favourites in the final were

Georgia (great voice, original song)

2007 Georgia (Finalista)

Ukraine (hilarious!)

Eurovision 2007 Ukranie, Verka Serduchka – Danzing

Germany (something original from the Germans).

Germany 2007 | Roger Cicero | Frauen Regier'n Die Welt

  • Regarding the "Video Postcards from Finland" I actually believe that the best ones were shown in the Semis (even though the Moomin vs. Santa showdown was priceless).
  • Even though the "Lordi effect" was in force in the number rock acts in appearance and the "horror themed" acts, it didn't make such a big impact this time around.  However, originality still won, in the sense that the only performer that didn't care so much about her looks but had the best voice was voted to the top, not only by her country's neighbours but also by others who appreciated the artistic originality.
  • Eurovision is still camp, but it's extremely good at it!
  • The Brits still don't get it.  And then they complain bitterly because nobody appreciates their efforts.
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BBC Eurovision commentator

Maybe Terry what'shisname is an institution in the UK, but I found his comments generally annoying, bigoted and very, very bitter at the UK's possible bad showing (the contest is still going on).

I have French, Dutch, Walloon, Flemish & British TV channels for watching Eurovision, and all the others are much, much better than this guy.

I usually understand and like British humour, but this guy seems too over-the-top for me.  I'll stick with the other channels.

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Differences between Belgians and Dutch

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  • Dutch tend to be louder, Belgians more subdued.
  • Dutch humour is in-your-face, Belgian humour is sarcastic-rebellious.
  • Dutch tend to be protestant, Belgians tend to be catholic.
  • Dutch like salmiakki (salt licorice), Belgians don't know it.
  • Dutch diet includes more frituurs, Belgian diet has more vegetables.
  • When speaking Dutch people in the Netherlands pronounce the G's like Spaniards and the R's like Americans, Belgians just speak with interesting and varied intonations. Or as they say, in Belgium Dutch is a language, in the Netherlands Dutch is a throat disease.
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Belgium is like

A 40-something year-old dad I saw last week.  He was dressed in khakis, blue shirt, brown pullover and pink Converse tennis shoes.

A little stylish, with a touch of unexpected rebelliousness and a rather subversive sense of humour.

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I can’t believe it…

But I'm watching the Eurovision semifinals from Helsinki.  And I'm actually quite moved by the small clips between performances.

Hard Rock Hallelujah!

Update: 2 of my favourites didn't go through to the finals: Andorra & Belgium…  the annoying acts of Belarus & Slovenia went through instead.  However, 2 that did go though that I liked were Georgia & Serbia.  Now let's see what do the finals have in store, as there are some contestants like Germany that seem to have some interesting stuff.