Greetings. As you may, or may not know, the final of the Eurovision Song Contest is airing on television tonight, which more or less means that we should avoid the news tonight, lest some idiotic news anchor spoils the surprise.
So, what be it that define Eurovision? Bad fashion, atroscious singing, ridiculous songs and, hopefully again this year, an incredibly funny commentator whose one desire is to make fun of the entire thing. Despite appearances, it actually becomes great fun.
We are treated to the best and absolute worst of Europe's songwriters and singers. There are rock bands, pop and dance numbers, ballads and electric violins. Occasionally, there are also monsters. (See the winning entry from Finland last year, which had nothing to do with Finland adopting a nuclear power program at the same time.)
Not wanting to get to commerical, it airs on SBS tonight at 7:30, (oh well, just have to record Robin Hood) and is highly recommended for those who are not subject to sudden heart attacks.
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