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Poland POLAND 2023 - Blanka - Solo
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MopManMoss
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Why does everyone keep forgetting that Tulia was meant to be in the final but a czech juror had accidentally ranked upside down hence why we got zena in the GF instead, a real real shame because Tulia were great
simori95
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I am sure Rafal wouldn’t appreciate if the Poulish diaspora „came out“
midnightsun
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Didn’t that happen to a Danish lady as well, even before and didn’t it also influence the outcome?
burrito
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Ok, that's fair. Still it was not enough for overriding the juries' decision and actually qualifying (and rightfully so) so having a large diaspora in every second European country doesn't guarantee a good result (unless we count 11th in semi as a good result... it isn't)
it's the most important one, hence "especially" - we are facing a very similar situation here as it was back then, when act was hated by the public. Sure we can say that at least Blanka had gotten points from voters at home, but the uproar her win caused proves that that support - even if present - is just way too small.
And our song at the very best matches the level. 6 songs still have to go in that semi. And quite honestly, it would be a good thing if Poland's result matches my expectations and indeed turns out to be one of them - not because I wish Blanka herself ill, but a) it's a lazy effort and b) it would be preferable to show the broadcaster they're doing things wrong, because once was apparently not enough.
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burrito
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By the way, the petition has almost 21 000 signatures as for now, which might be not a massive number, but still pretty considerable for something like this.
AlienSoul
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Winner can't sing live, choreography was under rehearsed, song flat-lined. One can imagine that there was no need to practise singing on a treadmill as Chanel did as it seems that the outcome was predetermined.
Grinch
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Folks, Edyta Gorniak's son is among us
dogmeat
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The fact the entry is utter shit and Blanka is a non-artist forcefully shoved down our throats by TVP is not the worst part here. Nor that the voting was obviously rigged. The worst part is that there was an actual artist with an actual song that people wanted in the contest, who would actually fight for something more than 15th place in semifinal. And he was denied his right because personal connections matter more than merit in TVP.
This is nothing like Szpak. Szpak's win was surprising, but completely fair. People loved his song and performance, and it was later proven by 3rd place in ESC televote. "Solo" has a 10 to 1 dislike ratio.
Wow now hearing that this was even more rigged than we thought, is crazy.
They've already told the press in advance to the whole show to write articles that Blanka won?!
No wonder Jann was so chill about losing. He knew before he even went on stage. Such a shitshow.
They've already told the press in advance to the whole show to write articles that Blanka won?!
No wonder Jann was so chill about losing. He knew before he even went on stage. Such a shitshow.
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FilipFromSweden
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She knew she cheated. I haven’t seen the vid myself but I heard the audience was furious and booing
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Yes maybe it was rigged but i can already imagine some stupid fans sending death threats and insulting her in private. She remains a human like any other with a family. She's only a singer for a song contest. Yes if it's rigged (it seems to be the case), it's not correct at all and very disrespectful but it's not something terrible too. There are worse things in the world happening right now. Also why would the broadcaster change the results If themselves are accomplices of this rigged result ? Of course it's not fair i'm not saying it is.
If people and Eurovision media would put the same effort into doing the same kind of statement for example, let's say, the replacement of the actual Croatian entry (which deserves much more effort and attention from the fans to be banned, because it promotes the idea that Eurovision is only a political propaganda platform), i would be happy.
If people and Eurovision media would put the same effort into doing the same kind of statement for example, let's say, the replacement of the actual Croatian entry (which deserves much more effort and attention from the fans to be banned, because it promotes the idea that Eurovision is only a political propaganda platform), i would be happy.
njdevils94
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I can't feel too sorry for her when she likely knew she was going to win before the show happened.Poor girl
MopManMoss
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There is nothing to confess, I have been listening to the ride for two years it is one of my most listened 2021 songs (obviously live was crap)People, I confess: I love Rafael's song and still listen to it now and then.
Man it's only a song contest, she's a human being, I don't think she deserves all this hate
So happy to hear this! I felt like an outcast back then ... all people hating on it ... and I was like:
Problem is, she made herself the new face of TVPs corruption. So it's not just about Eurovision anymore. Corruption and Nepotism shouldn't be taken lightly. It's not an innocent mistake.
She shouldn't be hated into oblivion and people shouldn't go below the belt. But I think people are justified to hold her accountable too, she played her part in it. She's not a victim in this situation.
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Why can't people cheat free of judgement?
