To me, they're like two people who wanted more exposure on home soil, but instead - through a chain of circumstances - ended up getting caught in the Eurovision whirlwind. But I may be wrong.
So basically like this:
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So basically like this:
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The whole reason why they are in Tel Aviv is because they wanted to show themselves to Slovenians and promote their work on the Slovenian market, not world-wide. They were sure they wouldn't win. But since you have to sign a contract that you will go through till the end if you win the preselection, they could get penalized for refusing to go to Tel Aviv. So, since they are young and not rich, they probably had to go and they never said they were sorry for doing it. In any case, you are making wrong conclusions and ergo fake news
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I do respect and get your point, but there may be another explanation.
In Slovenia, there apparently aren't many musical shows and EMA is known for being the most suitable platform for artists to showcase themselves at national level before a big audience. And I wouldn't be surprised if it were Zalasper's intent when they applied to EMA.
They said countless times they thought they had zero chances of winning the NF, and their weird reaction when it actually happened makes sense in this regard.
To me, they're like two people who wanted more exposure on home soil, but instead - through a chain of circumstances - ended up getting caught in the Eurovision whirlwind. But I may be wrong.
Well, said [MENTION=9195]tuorem[/MENTION]. I mean, that's the exactly the same thing I've just wrote in response to [MENTION=16295]crashworld[/MENTION]. It is quite obvious that you have a Slovenian soul.
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תודה רבה מתוק! = Thanks, sweetie
Cheers
Thanks
I'm not Isreali, but Slavic so you can speak in Slovene to me and will understand btw! But it's really nice of you! Hvala lepa! 
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The whole reason why they are in Tel Aviv is because they wanted to show themselves to Slovenians and promote their work on the Slovenian market, not world-wide. They were sure they wouldn't win. But since you have to sign a contract that you will go through till the end if you win the preselection, they could get penalized for refusing to go to Tel Aviv. So, since they are young and not rich, they probably had to go and they never said they were sorry for doing it. In any case, you are making wrong conclusions and ergo fake news
https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/a/vQxry5/artistens-harda-diss-mot-eurovision
If I understand correctly, the article implies they did not want to compete in Eurovision.
If there is a contract to be signed when doing the national finals, then they should jolly well read the terms and conditions before signing up. I doubt they are that naive.
They are just a couple of pretentious snobs, same as that snob from Portugal 2017. Really cannot stand such "artists" who just want to reap the benefits of the competition but then diss the competition when the competition gives them the platform they very much needed. Shitty attitude all in all.
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Dear [MENTION=16295]crashworld[/MENTION], I see that you consider ESC first and foremost as a competition that should be taken very seriously. Well, unlike you, I don't share your position. In fact, I actually relate much more to Gašper's and Zala's stance who honestly believe that you can't rank music and give it points. And while you diss them and Sobral and question their status of "artists" cuz they don't believe in the ESC as a competition, I will say that I respect your opinion and still love you. Why? Cuz I honestly don't care about points and victories - yeah, it's a fun-side of the ESC, but for me ESC was always a door to discover new languages, music of different countries and nations, and meet people. Come on, I met some really fun and crazy people here. Two in particular - one from Serbia and one from France. They know who they are and they know I love and respect them a lot. So, feel free to diss Zala and Gašper, but while you do that, I prefer to spread some love here. Have a great day.
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Nope. I don't see it as a competition per se (ie. in it to win etc). But these "artists" need to give the due respect for a show that has been going on for so long. They also need to understand it is a massive platform for them. If they cannot stand the pressure of it being in the "limelight" or feel this is "beneath" them or this is not for them in terms of where they want out of their mostly non-existent music career, then they should jolly well decline to enter any form of national finals that are meant to find the act to represent the country for the contest. Because of their attitude, it ruins the fun and joy the show is supposed to bring. Don't be a party-pooper if you have no intention to attend the party. I will end my say here and exit the thread because I am so done with these 2 individuals. Not worth anymore of my time discussing them.
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The idea that ESC deserves any respect is just hilarious. It's like saying that American Idol deserves respect for being the most popular show on US TV in the 2000s. ESC is a joke in the music industry, that's a fact, so it's no surprise to me that the few acts who are bringing something real and musically interesting to the show, and not just the usual guilty pleasure ESC trash, aren't fans of the show.
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If it is such a joke, then there won't be so many singers joining the show to get their music out there. It's people like you that give ESC a bad reputation. And just because it was seen as a joke by many doesn't mean it is a joke and that certainly does not constitute as a fact. Two wrongs don't make one right.
If the contest doesn't deserve any respect regarding to some of you here, journalists who love doing their job and do care about the contest, if it's deserved or not, DO actually deserve respect. Giving an answer like that on a question of anyone is straight up rude and unnecessary
Didn't like the song, didn't like the performance and now I'm not really too fond of them either. Probably deserved qualification but I'd have preferred if, if it went to someone else
Didn't like the song, didn't like the performance and now I'm not really too fond of them either. Probably deserved qualification but I'd have preferred if, if it went to someone else
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Really cute song, I personally enjoyed it a lot. It's nothing that stands out, though. I'm happy it qualified.
Btw, the chorus reminds me of "Ayo Technology".
Btw, the chorus reminds me of "Ayo Technology".
i'm also annoyed by their lack of enthusiasm towards eurovision, but EMA really is the only festival that gets a decent amount of media coverage.... well, there's some potential in "Melodije morja in sonca", but that's it. 
If they win, i hope they won't embarrass us in Salvador style.
But to be fair: No one liked that question about a starting position.
If they win, i hope they won't embarrass us in Salvador style.
But to be fair: No one liked that question about a starting position.
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lol, the hack "journalists" who attend music or any kind of entertainment related events deserve even less respect than ESC. I have watched/attended many Q&As and press conferences in my life, and the questions are almost always staggeringly awful and boring at these events. It's actually refreshing to hear that somebody had the courage to tell them that they suck at their job.
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I already loved them (including the rest of their work that is available on spotify). I would LOVE LOVE LOVE if they won!
About their lack of enthusiasm regarding eurovision... I mean, who can blame them? They wanted to showcase their work on Slovenia and then ended up winning the whole thing. I can't blame them! The only thing that matters is that they do the best that they can to showcase their work. Even if they don't like eurovision they wouldn't be unprofessional on stage or whatever because they want to look good and present the best that they can.
I do agree that Zala should at least make an effort to try to be more... friendly? I know she's veeeeery shy so that "rudish vibe" or ungrateful vibe might come from there. She might not be rude she's just extremely shy.
About their lack of enthusiasm regarding eurovision... I mean, who can blame them? They wanted to showcase their work on Slovenia and then ended up winning the whole thing. I can't blame them! The only thing that matters is that they do the best that they can to showcase their work. Even if they don't like eurovision they wouldn't be unprofessional on stage or whatever because they want to look good and present the best that they can.
I do agree that Zala should at least make an effort to try to be more... friendly? I know she's veeeeery shy so that "rudish vibe" or ungrateful vibe might come from there. She might not be rude she's just extremely shy.
I can't believe you ACTUALLY say that there are people who ask an innocent question out there who deserve 'even less respect' to whatever. You are the one saying that Eurovision doesn't deserve respect, so don't act surprised that the journalists attracted to this event are not up to your actual high horse standards. If you don't want to take the contest seriously, fine, but then also don't expect the 'journalists' to do a serious job.
You say it's actually refreshing to hear this kind of answers, I say it's rude. It's not too hard to answer a little, innocent question nicely and not make yourself look like an asshole.
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Zena: "It doesnt matter"
Nevena: "I dont care"
Lake Malawi: "We dont care we want a third chair"
Kate: "I dont have an answer either"
Hatari: "Can I answer you tomorrow"
Serhat: "Say Na Na Na"
Wow how dare they all dont answer the question !! Outrageous ban them all smh
Nevena: "I dont care"
Lake Malawi: "We dont care we want a third chair"
Kate: "I dont have an answer either"
Hatari: "Can I answer you tomorrow"
Serhat: "Say Na Na Na"
Wow how dare they all dont answer the question !! Outrageous ban them all smh
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Let's make it clear that people who ask questions in the audience ARE NOT all journalists. The guy who asked Zala and Gašper is actually the lead singer from Sestre who represented Slovenia in 2002 (if I remember correctly). He is a huge ESC fan, but surely he is not a real journalist in Slovenia. Maybe a blogger or something like this. So, please, don't let us go there. And Wiwibloggs is not real journalist - nor ESC-united team. As the ending of the Wiwibloggs says - they are bloggers! Have you seen the Russian guy from ESC KAZ how annoying he was about Slovenia? I mean, he was bashing them from the first rehearsal. Anyone who dislikes our entry this year is obviously picking on them right now just because one comment that came akwardly across. Focus on 100 other interviews where they say nothing but nice things. But obviously they don't count at this moment.