Sammy
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Well a depression IS a health issue (serious even). That is not enough to make a bi polar disorder out of that!
Norway NORWAY 2016 - Agnete - Icebreaker
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Well a depression IS a health issue (serious even). That is not enough to make a bi polar disorder out of that!
In the Norwegian press she said that she has been struggeling for years with severe depression and serious thoughts of suicide. Her doctors think she is bipolar. She is being investigated for bipolar disorder.
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RainyWoods
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I find the whole situation a bit hard to understand. It's not at all our place to judge, and I have a lot of sympathy for Agnete, with having social anxiety and struggling with depression myself throughout the years. Maybe I know a little how it could possibly feel for her (although everyone's experience with mental illness is different). It's just weird how she's doing the complete opposite that someone with her condition would be advised to do. Belting out her awesome song in front of hundreds of millions. She's extremely brave. She has put herself in a situation that's ridiculously social and tiring. Stressful even for the most seasoned professionals. I think it's nice how she's been given space. I worry though for her with regards to what's going to happen after the contest. If she fails to reach the final... what if she wins even? I've watched a couple of earlier interviews and she seems really sweet. I wouldn't have guessed she was troubled. Stockholm are missing out on this lovely lady. I hope she gets better and I wish her all the best. I'm looking forward to Agnete's performance.
nikolay_BG
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Mental illness or not, the song is still crap. Sorry.
GianlucaTomoe
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Well, if it's true that her song is crap (something that it just isn't, but still), at least we could justify her by saying that she's ill. It's the same with PKN last year, they were ill so their song was the best that they could do in their conditions. On the contrary, it's even worse when in ESC there are some retarded songs sung by people who claim to be mentally sane. Don't you think?
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Thanks for that clarification. So the diagnosis bipolar disorder is yet to be confirmed as I understand you.
ScarlettGirl
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The song has really grown on me the past days. 
One of my favorites this year as well Awesome entry, and I really expected nothing less from , one of my favorite ESC countries Typical ESC song that sticks out, that is memorable and that is good as well. Final is certain, no doubt about that.
8 points
Awesome entry, and I really expected nothing less from , one of my favorite ESC countries Typical ESC song that sticks out, that is memorable and that is good as well. Final is certain, no doubt about that.8 points
LalehForWD
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Jag vill bara säga att jag håller tummarna för Agnete ikväll och hoppas hon är vid gott mod och kan leverera sitt allra bästa. 
Easily the best chorus this year.
Easily the best chorus this year.
TomESC
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When this won the Norwegian final, I was lukewarm to it as our contribution. It seemed too dire and low-key for Eurovision, and not catchy enough.
But since then I've caught myself singing the chorus randomly every other day. I guess it's an earbug after all. But going into tomorrow's semi-final, it's worrying that she's done little to no press and the song's consequently had little exposure. It's not as immediately catchy as several other strong contenders in semi-final 2, so she's gonna have to truly deliver to make it to the final. Then people will be more familiar with the song and it'll stand a chance to finish respectably, at least.
But since then I've caught myself singing the chorus randomly every other day. I guess it's an earbug after all. But going into tomorrow's semi-final, it's worrying that she's done little to no press and the song's consequently had little exposure. It's not as immediately catchy as several other strong contenders in semi-final 2, so she's gonna have to truly deliver to make it to the final. Then people will be more familiar with the song and it'll stand a chance to finish respectably, at least.
ScarlettGirl
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I am nervous for tomorrow. 
But good luck to Agnete!
But good luck to Agnete!
VikingTiger
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I just watched Agnetes dress rehearsal. A very impressing performance! Up untill the last 5 seconds when her voice suddenly collapsed... Hmmm.... that should NOT have happended.
I have finally warmed up to our song this year. It's still not in my top 10, but at least not too far from it...
The most positive thing is that I find the staging one of the best this year. And it suits the song perfectly. It looks all freezing and icy-cold. The colours reflects the real colour and feeling of ice. Knowing where Agnete comes from this makes even more sence: the ice, the arctic light etc.
I will send a big thanx to the norwegian team for really making the best of our entry this year!
From the clips from the dress rehearsal the dancer can not be seen. I hope the focus will be on Agnete and that the dancer will just be shown glimpses of.
I have finally warmed up to our song this year. It's still not in my top 10, but at least not too far from it...
The most positive thing is that I find the staging one of the best this year. And it suits the song perfectly. It looks all freezing and icy-cold. The colours reflects the real colour and feeling of ice. Knowing where Agnete comes from this makes even more sence: the ice, the arctic light etc.
I will send a big thanx to the norwegian team for really making the best of our entry this year!
From the clips from the dress rehearsal the dancer can not be seen. I hope the focus will be on Agnete and that the dancer will just be shown glimpses of.
Franco
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It looks like Wiwibloggs hosted a party in Stockholm. The Hungry Hearts were invited. Bliss. 