Eurovision Song Contest 2017

Netz · May 11, 2017

It's that time of year again where I bump up my post count and get totally blotto on drinking games for the contest. Ukraine play hosts this Saturday. Who's going to pull up a chair and join me for the party? :partyguy:

Bacchus · May 11, 2017

Lady Bacchus is a huge fan, so we have the semi final on the telly right now.

Bacchus is less of a fan - a lot less - but gets swept along with it...

BenPanced · May 11, 2017

We're getting the final in the US on Saturday again. Braise the merciful masters, Carson Kressley has NOT been asked to host again this year. Instead, we have the two other judges from RuPaul's Drag Race, Michelle "I'm Not Madonna!" Visage and Ross Matthews. I'll be here, liveposting with everybody else!

Helix · May 11, 2017

The Australian song isn't particularly inspiring, but all the best to Isaiah Firebrace.

BenPanced · May 11, 2017

My comments on the YouTube recap of all the songs in this year's contest:

And I'm already screaming "NIL POINTS! NIL POINTS, ALREADY, GODDAMMIT!" at Romania. Oy.

Wilson Phillips is representing the Netherlands?

onesecondglance · May 12, 2017

OH MY GOD IT'S EUROVISION

EUROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
VISIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON

Bacchus · May 12, 2017

BenPanced said:
And I'm already screaming "NIL POINTS! NIL POINTS, ALREADY, GODDAMMIT!" at Romania. Oy.

I thought that the Romanian song was catchy and fun, and that it fully encapsulates the spirit of Eurovision.

"Is lady Bacchus Romanian?" I hear you say.
"Why yes, yes she is. How funny that you would ask..."

Netz · May 12, 2017

Bacchus said:
I thought that the Romanian song was catchy and fun, and that it fully encapsulates the spirit of Eurovision.

"Is lady Bacchus Romanian?" I hear you say.
"Why yes, yes she is. How funny that you would ask..."

I haven't heard any of the songs so far (not even the UK's entry). I'm not sure if it's better that way or not when going in to watch the live show.

I thought Australia entering last year was just a once-off, but it's great that they're in again. What time will the contest be screened for you, Helix?

Helix · May 12, 2017

Netz said:
I thought Australia entering last year was just a once-off, but it's great that they're in again. What time will the contest be screened for you, Helix?

This is Australia's third year, which is really stretching the notion of Europe. The final will start at 5am on Sunday. Stupid oblate spheroid world.

Netz · May 12, 2017

It's their third year already?! Wow, I must've totally forgotten about that - I was so sure it was only last year they first entered. I don't envy you that early morning start. :Hug2:

onesecondglance · May 12, 2017

Is 5am too early to start drinking?

Or do you just carry on from the night before?

BenPanced · May 12, 2017

Netz said:
I haven't heard any of the songs so far (not even the UK's entry). I'm not sure if it's better that way or not when going in to watch the live show.

I went in blind last year but I found a compilation video on Eurovision's YouTube channel. Which is why I'm already doling out the nil points.

YOU get nil points! And YOU get nil points! And YOU get nil points! EVERYBODY GETS NIL POINTS!

onesecondglance said:
Is 5am too early to start drinking?

Or do you just carry on from the night before?

Do we ever stop carrying on around here?

mccardey · May 12, 2017

onesecondglance said:
Is 5am too early to start drinking?

Or do you just carry on from the night before?

*ahem*

Friendly Frog · May 13, 2017

I'm probably not watching this year as my mom, my usual partner in crime, is away travelling and it's really not as fun on my lonely own. Didn't watch the semis either.

I think I'll tape it though, and maybe we can watch it when she returns.

And I'll be reading the thread here afterwards too because that's usually gold.

foxesfairytales · May 13, 2017

I've not heard any of the songs yet, but I might end up dipping in and out for the spectacle and the fun.

onesecondglance · May 13, 2017

One hour warning!

Netz · May 13, 2017

Not long now! :Guitar:

Here's the running order:
01 - Israel
02 - Poland
03 - Belarus
04 - Austria
05 - Armenia
06 - The Netherlands
07 - Moldova
08 - Hungary
09 - Italy
10 - Denmark
11 - Portugal
12 - Azerbaijan
13 - Croatia
14 - Australia
15 - Greece
16 - Spain
17 - Norway
18 - United Kingdom
19 - Cyprus
20 - Romania
21 - Germany
22 - Ukraine
23 - Belgium
24 - Sweden
25 - Bulgaria
26 - France
So what are the suggestions for the drinking game? :e2drunk:

Take a shot when...

BenPanced · May 13, 2017

Should I stand for the Eurovision Anthem?

BenPanced · May 13, 2017

Take a drink whenever the background graphics show fire.

Michelle Visage and Ross Matthews are actually taking a moment to explain the rules.

Netz · May 13, 2017

Only if you're not too inebriated already, BenPanced. :greenie

BenPanced · May 13, 2017

Diplomatic way to explain it: "The Big Five are based on their population size."

Netz · May 13, 2017

We've just had Graham Norton explaining the rules on the BBC.

BenPanced · May 13, 2017

Yeah, but here in the US, we'd need at least an hour before the show to explain the rules. Youse guys in the UK are old pros and are probably regularly quizzed on the rules in school.

Netz · May 13, 2017

Here we go!

01 - Israel

BenPanced · May 13, 2017

DRINK!

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