United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM 2014 - Molly - Children of the Universe

[IncognitoGH]

I don't like all of these performances either but I think they all did better at mouth feeding the audience what they were trying to say.

Belarus: Funny, slick, sexy song. Obviously wanting to make the audience smile and the ladies swoon.
Poland: Quirky, naughty, boobs. They wanted to make straight men vote for their boobs and the rest because they were being ironic.
Romania: Big showy, vocal show off song with lots of glamour and sparkle. They were obviously going for what I like to call the ''what just happened'' factor where they try to make you forget everything else by shoving some big smoke and mirrors into your face, either by using vocals or props etc.

When watching these songs, whether I liked them or not, it was very obvious to me what they were going for. I'm not saying I personally didn't get what the UK was going for at all. What I'm saying is what performers are taught from the beginning: ''Pretend that the audience is stupid.'' which counts even more when the majority of your audience comes from different backgrounds and cultures.

And now explain the UK song to me

 

[Jeansy]

I mentioned it a couple of pages back, apparently Lithuania got that ^ Poland had technical issues with the postcard and beginning of the song, Parts of Germany had the same issue. And Something happened in Albania.

This needs an investigation.

 

[Joriskun]

And now explain the UK song to me

That's the point. You ask me that, and I can't really remember, I'd have to watch it again. I guess I remember it being very hippie, with a lot of visuals that seemed spiritual. And I didn't hear the songs Belarus, Poland and Romania in their entirety untill their semi-final performances.

 

[Fluke]

I think it's just that nobody listens to the UK's entries, no matter at what point in the draw they are

 

[IncognitoGH]

I think it's just that nobody listens to the UK's entries, no matter at what point in the draw they are

What is your point?

 

[Jeansy]

Oh my god, some of the broadcasts from other countries, they either have blue screen, audio cut out's or audio delay cause molly to sing over herself.

 

[IncognitoGH]

Oh my god, some of the broadcasts from other countries, they either have blue screen, audio cut out's or audio delay cause molly to sing over herself.

I 100% believe we would be called 'sore losers' or 'keep eating those sour grapes' if we wanted it investigating. We need to move on, we already know half of Europe wants us to fail anyway xD

 

[GWTW1939]

But the UK song was suppose to have fans all across Europe and that's why it was doing so well in all the polls....even if there was a technical problem for part of the song they would have voted UK anyway since the song was their favorite Was the popularity of the song overrated :?

This also doesn't explain the equally terrible jury result which ended up very similar to the televoting result

 

[cripesdude]

So - I just rewatched all of last nights show. Molly was AMAZING. I don't get the criticisms... it had energy, she hit her notes, she totally connected... the graphics, staging and camera work was sharp, stylish and coherent... the song IS good! I will never understand why the UK only got 17th place this year. It's like we just, kind of, got overlooked on the night. Despite the hype, Europe just didn't get it/feel it :/

 

[malta]

so far i have had people from albania, poland, Lithuania and someone from germany tell me they only saw the last min of the uk entry if so it deffo needs looking into

 

[IncognitoGH]

So - I just rewatched all of last nights show. Molly was AMAZING. I don't get the criticisms... it had energy, she hit her notes, she totally connected... the graphics, staging and camera work was sharp, stylish and coherent... the song IS good! I will never understand why the UK only got 17th place this year. It's like we just, kind of, got overlooked on the night. Despite the hype, Europe just didn't get it/feel it :/

Europe didn't feel it at all, as many people will disagree with you on here. I agree though, she was perfect.

 

[GermanBango]

Don't know if this was only on my TV but I got no signal when Molly started ...for a minute or so.

 

[Leydan]

Don't know if this was only on my TV but I got no signal when Molly started ...for a minute or so.

I've seen others from Germany say it. I know nothing can be done now, but at least a statement by the EBU to acknowledge it.

 

[HarryUK]

Eurgh would be nice if they at least apologised for potentially causing the UK to flop last night due to 'technical difficulties'

 

[Mlyn]

Molly will always be remembered for her awkward Curly Wurly cake moment

 

[Leydan]

Molly will always be remembered for her awkward Curly Wurly cake moment

Molly's reaction when Lise said You love cake. Her face was like "u wot, btch say it again".

 

[Mlyn]

She looked freaked out as if her father once got killed by cake

 

[Blerg]

Some of my friends in Germany mentioned technical issues during Molly's performance but didn't think much of it at the time. Interesting there seems to have been an issue in a few countries.

 

[GWTW1939]

I really hated those segments with the hosts/contestants in general and thought them tacky but that's just me

I think Molly's inexperience on the big stage as a performer hurt her in the cake situation too. She just looked really uncomfortable, nervous and on edge for the contest itself and having the host do all that must have been a nightmare for her

Watching it after missing it the first time I'm pretty sure my reaction would have been the same as Mollys. It's like "I'm so nervous...don't put me on camera...please leave me alone." type of thing

 

[Jeansy]

Children of the Universe is trending on iTunes across Europe, higher than most of the songs that beat it! Hmmm