Eurovision

Think it's a great song and production, rather retro maybe. For those saying we never get voted for, didn't we come second in 2022, he was excellent and had a huge international online following.

Well judging by our entry, it certainly is Eurovision - with the accent on vision.

To me it sounds formulaic - the usual whiney, slow-start, and then the bump, bump, bump 'chorus', coupled with the now obligatory writhing and grinding.

I think Eurovision needs to re-invent itself.

merlotgran

I watched bits of it last night and caught Ollie Alexander’s performance.

Id love to know what Terry Wogan would have made of it. 🤔😂

I was only two in 1959, I remember years ago when talking about Eurovision in the office a older member of staff said when it was on her husband had to leave the room as it made him cringe. Different times.

Sorry wrong Quote from Merlotgran

I have just watched the video and I am afraid I couldn't concentrate on the song, catchy chorus by the way, for puzzling why Ollie's mum let him out the door without darning the holes in his vest. It's not a bad song but historians may not approve of the cod piece that channels Henry VIII being put in a public toilet setting. But finally, should gay men be stereotyped like this? That really is my objection to the staging of this song.

Ireland is satanic and UK is pornographic, not seen any others yet. Just horrible to watch, really sickening. I guess whether you find this acceptable comes down to what you're used to seeing. Constant exposure to this stuff can affect you, maybe without you knowing.

What I hate is the so called 'dancing' we see now. It's either aggressive leaping around as if they're fighting, or sexually explicit moves which are pornographic. Whatever happened to actual dancing?

It's a no from me and last week, prompted by an interview with Michael Flatley, I watched that amazing performance of 'River Dance' that brought the house down in 1994.

Those were the days when it was worth watching and people knew how to dance Chestnut.

RosiesMaw

This sums it up for me

Me too!
I do have fond memories of Sandie Shaw winning it in 60-whatever-it-was though!

This used to be a family evening...we all had scorecards and lots of popcorn...now its crude/rude/satanic/scary and not at all child friendly!! Cannot understand how the UK act is popular as it was just very pervy ..awful and Ireland, where do I begin?

If some of you think Olly Alexander’s performance is pornoghraphic, please do not watch any exerts from the recent Madonna concerts, they are definitely porn…

Possibly what's expected from Madonna GrannyGravy but Eurovision!!!

GrannyGravy13

If some of you think Olly Alexander’s performance is pornoghraphic, please do not watch any exerts from the recent Madonna concerts, they are definitely porn…

Madonna has been fully satanic for some years. I wouldn't want to see her depravity. The world seems to be heading to a very dark place and these acts are showing us the way there.

GrannyGravy13

If some of you think Olly Alexander’s performance is pornoghraphic, please do not watch any exerts from the recent Madonna concerts, they are definitely porn…

However, that is to be expected from Madonna - this is mainstream TV.

Perhaps it doesn't matter if boundaries are gradually crossed, I don't honestly know, but I do wonder if the 'sexualisation' (can't think of any other way to describe it) of such a huge musical event is anything more than a total indulgence-fest for narcissists and exhibitionists.

... and I don't think I can listen to one more song intro in a minor key with an auto-tuned voice becoming a shriek when it hits the inevitable key-change...

I agree with the OP.......it is more like the Eurovision Performance Contest than the Eurovision Song Contest...........and I won't be watching.

GrannyGravy13

If some of you think Olly Alexander’s performance is pornoghraphic, please do not watch any exerts from the recent Madonna concerts, they are definitely porn…

The contest has moved on I love the dancing, singing and the glitz.
I looked on the Mumsnet thread and they love Ollie Alexander. I think it is because they are a younger demographic.
I shall be watching and I will enjoy it, my partner does not like it though.

rafichagran I like Olly Alexander’s song. The accompanying performance on the main show is due to be a technical masterpiece

GrannyGravy13

rafichagran I like Olly Alexander’s song. The accompanying performance on the main show is due to be a ^technical masterpiece^

What, they'll stick their head down the toilet and grind each other's genitals at the same time?

If that's your take on itChestnut I hope you enjoy it, but it is not mine.
I was not offended by the dancing I saw, and neither were most posters on mumsnet, I guess it is personnel choice whatever your take on it is. People will watch and enjoy it or they won't.

rafichagran

If that's your take on itChestnut I hope you enjoy it, but it is not mine.
I was not offended by the dancing I saw, and neither were most posters on mumsnet, I guess it is personnel choice whatever your take on it is. People will watch and enjoy it or they won't.

Watch this stuff all the time and you get used to expecting nothing better. As for mums net, says it all really. Enjoy the exhibitionism.

Freya5

rafichagran

If that's your take on itChestnut I hope you enjoy it, but it is not mine.
I was not offended by the dancing I saw, and neither were most posters on mumsnet, I guess it is personnel choice whatever your take on it is. People will watch and enjoy it or they won't.

Watch this stuff all the time and you get used to expecting nothing better. As for mums net, says it all really. Enjoy the exhibitionism.

Enjoy the exhibitionism.

Exhibitionism is exactly what it is!

... and after the first few performances, the sameness of it all becomes rather tedious.

This evening’s semi final had some good singers and performances in it. Much more entertaining and less ‘samey’ than the first semifinal.

And now there is the protests against the Israel entry/singer/country.

More ways for this year Eurovision to go badly.

rafichagran

If that's your take on itChestnut I hope you enjoy it, but it is not mine.
I was not offended by the dancing I saw, and neither were most posters on mumsnet, I guess it is personnel choice whatever your take on it is. People will watch and enjoy it or they won't.

With the UK entry the bar has been lowered about as far as it can go with men perving and grinding on each other in a men's toilet. It's an absolute embarrassment to be British. Maybe you can tell us what you would consider offensive?

Thanks Freya, I will enjoy it, without a judgemental mind. What did you mean about the comment about Mumsnet, you post on Gransnet, you surely don't feel superior do you, that comment was unnecessary.
The Eurovision contest is liked by many.

rafichagran The Eurovision contest is liked by many.
On balance I think more people absolutely detest it than like it. It used to be very popular many years ago when there was nothing else to watch and the songs were lyrical. Those days are long gone.

I will enjoy it, without a judgemental mind.
But the whole point of the contest is to be judgemental! 😄