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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 7:14 am    Post subject: Eurovision Reply with quote

Scooch will be flying the flag for the british entry at the Eurovision this evening. It's been announced we are the outsiders, so it's all been decided? So I think it's about time we spend the money on something else, as I doubt they are doing it for free.

Thats my morning rage


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Meet the Wogans who present the show on other countries TV networks.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6619487.stm
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 10:28 am    Post subject: Re: Eurovision Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
I think it's about time we spend the money on something else, as I doubt they are doing it for free.



You are closer to the truth than you might think Mark. It's only us along with Germany, France and Spain who keep it going with our money (which is why we automatically qualify)
I think we should threaten to leave unless they do something about this ridiculous Eastern Bloc voting.

I will watch but not for the singing, along with most other folks I just watch to hear Terry's commentary Laughing So if as some are suggesting it his last Eurovision it will be mine too.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: Eurovision Reply with quote

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So I think it's about time we spend the money on something else, as I doubt they are doing it for free.


Like on what? Why shouldn't money be spent on harmless flippant things ocassionally? Are we all so PC now that we should not be seen to enjoy ourselves?
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with that floyd, Eurovision is getting a bit silly now though.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I agree with that floyd, Eurovision is getting a bit silly now though.


but where else do we get such an ego boost watching johnny foreigner attempt contemporary music and failing so humourously Laughing

i'm voting for the transexual cross-breed alien juggler Shocked

-tell the truth, you're not sure if thats a genuine act or not, are you Laughing Laughing -
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You've got to admit, it can be be bloody funny though... usually for the wrong reasons Laughing

I shall be glued to my screen from 8pm- sad, twisted old man that I am Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I voted for Lordi last year.

Checked out their back-catalogue too- they're pretty good in an 80's Heavy Metal stylee Cool

Best tracks are Devil Is A Loser, Monster Monster and Blood Red Sandman

Seymour, you'd approve Cool
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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You've got to admit, it can be be bloody funny though... usually for the wrong reasons Laughing

I shall be glued to my screen from 8pm- sad, twisted old man that I am Laughing


i've been watching annually since '79 Embarassed Embarassed

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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PJ in Kent wrote:
You've got to admit, it can be be bloody funny though... usually for the wrong reasons Laughing

I shall be glued to my screen from 8pm- sad, twisted old man that I am Laughing


i've been watching annually since '79 Embarassed Embarassed

-seymour picks up the phone to his shrink with trembling hands-


You're lucky you still have the use of your hands- although my problem may not be related to Eurovision Laughing

actually it may be partially.... Ruslana, winner in 2004 with Wild Dances- Hubba Hubba!! Embarassed
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

PJ in Kent wrote:
seymourwhitebits wrote:
PJ in Kent wrote:
You've got to admit, it can be be bloody funny though... usually for the wrong reasons Laughing

I shall be glued to my screen from 8pm- sad, twisted old man that I am Laughing


i've been watching annually since '79 Embarassed Embarassed

-seymour picks up the phone to his shrink with trembling hands-


You're lucky you still have the use of your hands- although my problem may not be related to Eurovision Laughing

actually it may be partially.... Ruslana, winner in 2004 with Wild Dances- Hubba Hubba!! Embarassed


hubba hubba? i thought that was an english award? Laughing

fair play to her winning 2 of 'em Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wogan nick-named her the Warrior Princess Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry is quoted today as saying "We won the Cold War but we lost the Eurovision."

BTW do we really need Radio 2 rebroadcasting the eurovision on radio these days? Surely it was done in the past because there were no stereo tv's but that should be no reason to simulcast it today.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rumours also of Sir Terry retiring from Eurovision. William Hill has already had a flurry of wagers by punters who are convinced this will be the famous Limerick man's final Eurovision outing.

It slashed the price on him leaving after this year's show to 4/1 and suspended betting, having initially quoted 12/1. Betting has since reopened and the bookmaker is also offering odds that Jonathan Ross is a likely replacement.

However, BBC bosses seemed keen to hang on to Wogan as long as they can. "He is the presenter 'for as long as'," said a spokesperson yesterday.

"It is certainly not the plan for him to retire. It's just speculation and we wouldn't comment. In all our minds, it is certainly not the last Eurovision for him."
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



Wogan on oxygen. If he takes this stuff he can keep broadcasting for years more. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can read the interview with Terry here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6647905.stm

I wouldn't be suprised if he packed it in you know, especailly if the Ukraine win tonight. He seems to be getting rather disilusioned with the whole thing.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry takes extreme measures to ensure his 'chesticles' don't return Laughing

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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Terry takes extreme measures to ensure his 'chesticles' don't return Laughing



well the blondes got a set if he needs em Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wogan on oxygen. If he takes this stuff he can keep broadcasting for years more. Laughing


How much did he get paid for that promo?
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot I hope! Laughing

Have got the telly on beside me, the standard is terrible this year! Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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A lot I hope! Laughing

Have got the telly on beside me, the standard is terrible this year! Shocked

Cant be any worse than normal. Actually I like this one with the big band swing feel. Germany I think.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This serbian one is terrible Laughing

I liked the German one Embarassed
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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This serbian one is terrible Laughing


This is the favourite now. God knows why! Ukraine. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blimey, this is crap! Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

D'yreckon that's a concorde? Question

just curious...

blimey where'd all these posts come from??

I meant the airplane in the photo...
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scooch are as flat as.... Embarassed oh dear!
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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D'yreckon that's a concorde? Question

just curious...

blimey where'd all these posts come from??

I meant the airplane in the photo...


Concorde was 3-2 seating so I reckon you are right.

Douze points.
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

not the first act to be flat tonight

bad sound in studio or just bad acts??
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh my life the Bulgarian one is the worst so far Laughing oh please stop!
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow how ironic - a turkey from turkey Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Belly dancing, it will probably get a lot of votes Rolling Eyes Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why has the Armenian one nicked Harry Hill's shirt? Laughing
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Belly dancing, it will probably get a lot of votes Rolling Eyes Laughing


oooh you cynic Exclamation Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Someone should tell that Moldovan girl she has wire in her hair Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Scooch Airlines have the only stewardess with a built-in life preserver! Shocked

I'm going for a lie-down now. Smile
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Did the Slovenians just steal chunks from Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries"? Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry dosen't seem pissed this year, is he saving it for the scoring? Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Terry dosen't seem pissed this year, is he saving it for the scoring? Laughing

I dont think he starts drinking until the scoring starts
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Well, he's got the same mindset that I have - when the recap of the Ukrainian effort came on, I said "That's Christopher Biggins!" - and a couple of seconds later, so did TW! Laughing

Some of these lot are *really* scary....
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you watch bloody ukraine win Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 9:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wonder if we've been forgiven for iraq yet Question

here comes the votes Rolling Eyes
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