EUROVISION 2021 - General Discussion Thread

[escYOUnited]

Please post any and all discussions regarding the contest itself, host country and city, organisation, rumours and other topics not related to any specific country's selection process.

 

[Gitte]

I get that impression too. When was the last time and also what was the smallest difference? 2018 was quite close.

2019 had a difference of 16.

 

[Iker]

2019 had a difference of 16.

26 (496-472 = 26), but still less than average.

 

[Gitte]

26 (496-472 = 26), but still less than average.

Ah lol true I made a weird brainfart there.

 

[Jasi]

I'm ready for tonight!!! (even though my ranking has already changed again)

 

[Ezio]

Your hands are gorgeous

 

[AlekS]

A member of our delegation was streaming from the Bubble, there's a board where all the delegations write their wishes.

Someone crossed the Israeli flag out, previously drawn by Israeli delegation:

 

[burrito]

Happy final everyone

 

[hendkmusic]

Please post any and all discussions regarding the contest itself, host country and city, organisation, rumours and other topics not related to any specific country's selection process.

Listen to Lullaby versions of eurovision songs of all times:

Baby Eurovision - Sleep Music [Eurovision Lullaby Versions for Babies] Part 1

00:00 Amar Pelos Dois - Salvador Sobral03:21 Tu Te Reconnaitras - Anne Marie David 07:57 Euphoria - Loreen 11:40 Save Your Kisses For Me - Brotherhood Of Ma...

youtu.be

 

[harey]

I'm absolutely delighted by the top 10!

 

[crashworld]

SF1 Results: https://eurovision.tv/event/rotterdam-2021/first-semi-final
SF2 Results: https://eurovision.tv/event/rotterdam-2021/second-semi-final

 

[Chorizo]

That human countdown was amazing. Best countdown ever.
All those zeros from the audience and the reaction by the artists were just hilarious. Eurovision hasn't been that funny since Petra hosted.
A great and entertaining show!

 

[Teaisloveable]

WHAT A FUCKING NIGHT


I'm not surprised by the top 10, so happy for so many of the countries
Sad for San Marino, they did deserve more.
Also, the UK did not deserve a double 0, but MAYBE they suffered the 11th-20th place, where get no votes.

I still do love the new Jury, then televote announcement system... ThE TENSION IS REAL

 

[A-lister]

Wow, really exciting final! Juries being pretty predictable as usual (*yawn*), but can we at least appreciate that almost the full top. 5 were sung in native languages? I think this hasn't happened since the language rule was abolished!

Although, the juries are still showcasing way too conservative taste... oh well... in the end of the day Italy won and Ukraine ended top. 5, which together with Russia, were the most progressive and daring entries this year!

 

[Lance Esgard]

Why is there this epidemic of shouting out to the audience during songs this year? Even worse it's extending the usual presenter's fault of only addressing 'Europe', when contestants aren't just European and the audience for the show is worldwide.

I did notice this was the first time since Australia joined that nobody really called out to Australia (I think one of the jury spokespeople did though).

 

[Sammy]

My personal highlights:
Top 3 and 4 out of the top 5 in their native language
A winner with a genre that was never close to win so far (NO! Lordi is NOT the same genre! Not even near!)
Even if there are exceptions to the rule, originality and authenticity prevailed over manufactured, tailor-made and constructed pastiche-entries (that doesn't mean, that I can't appreciate the latter ones)
The new voting system has given us one of the most exciting evenings for years.
The diversity of this edition was stunning!
The interval acts (especially in the semis)

 

[LakZaNokte]

Looks like Europe didn’t fall for quasi-political-activism crap some countries served.
Interesting.

 

[Gitte]

I am curious what the combo of native languages in the top 5 + rock in the top 5 + dramatic ballads in the top 5 will do for the 'style' of entries in coming years.

 

[Sammy]

My personal low-points:
- Carola turning the announcement of the points into a narcissistic self glorifying cringe-fest
- My TV that turned itself off after the very words: "And the public awards France with..." (no joking - I swear! I think I woke up all my neighbors. )
- Having 4(!) countries with no points in the televote: that was cruel!
- Looking at Destiny's face when she got her televote results - poor girl. I honestly think they should wait a few seconds before they show their faces: joy will remain but the disappointed artist is less exposed)

 

[ESC94]

My personal low-points:
- Carola turning the announcement of the points into a narcissistic self glorifying cringe-fest
- My TV that turned itself off after the very words: "And the public awards France with..." (no joking - I swear! I think I woke up all my neighbors. )
- Having 4(!) countries with no points in the televote: that was cruel!
- Looking at Destiny's face when she got her televote results - poor girl. I honestly think they should wait a few seconds before they show their faces: joy will remain but the disappointed artist is less exposed)

Thank god I wasn´t the only one who cringed soo hard during Carolas announcement. I was just like: STFU and give your !!

 

[Loindici]

Thank god I wasn´t the only one who cringed soo hard during Carolas announcement. I was just like: STFU and give your !!

Swedish people trying to take the spotlight, year by year. What's new?