Can anyone please explain just what is the point and origins of the Eurovision song contest? To me it seems it's a political vehicle for countries to enter the EU e.g. if Macedonia votes for Belgium they'll get fast tracked in
2007-03-17 06:04:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
it fills a slot on telly for the BBC
2007-03-17 09:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is daft bubble-gum music, they do not have a clue about Brit/American music. I think they are envious about the 50 year Brit/American domination of the music scene
I find their antics very entertaining though, what would we do without a good laugh?.
2014-05-11 08:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by London Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the early days of European unity, it was seen as a way of bringing the people of the continent together (they dragged us on board too - in fact, we pay for the majority of the thing) and putting the dark past behind us. It worked for a while and the UK was always in the top five ... whether it was because the Europeans were grateful to us for the war, I don't know.
However, now it has descended into sectarian and political backbiting. Neighbours vote for each other trying to keep in each other's black books and because the current generation weren't involved in the war, they are no longer 'grateful' to us, and tend to revile us a little. It is now just a parody of what it was intended to be.
2007-03-17 06:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once upon a time, many years ago, a few European nations joined into a group called Eurovision, to show TV program's it didn't take off, but the song contest was born, compered by Katie Boyle, it was cringe worthy then, now its insufferable, haven't watched it much for about twenty years, but I believe it's still rubbish! as for the tactical voting Well----------- what do you expect from Europe?
2007-03-17 06:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to watch Pukevision, other than not at all, is to use the subtiltes page on Ceefax (888) having downed a few units of alcohol, and speaking the words as if ham acting. Get a few mates round and take turns.
2007-03-17 06:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Thia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haha, good question. In short, there is no point. Its all about countries voting for their friends and neighbours, not who actually plays music.
I remember the year when England invaded Iraq. We got no points that year, no-one liked us, whereas the Swiss always get some points cos they are so nice and never hassle anybody.
2007-03-17 06:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by ME! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it fairly is daft bubble-gum song, they have not got a clue approximately Brit/American song. i think of they're resentful concerning to the 50 3 hundred and sixty 5 days Brit/American domination of the song scene i stumble on their antics very exciting inspite of the indisputable fact that, what could we do and not employing a stable chortle?.
2016-10-01 02:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so ignorant.
The whole council decides who gets in.
It's meant to have songs from different countries been broad casted life on television.
There are no hidden agenda's behind it at all.
Any idea when it started:way before you were born
Sky.
2007-03-17 06:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It started well before the EU/EEC was even thought of!
What I'd like to know is why Israel is allowed to enter when they are not even part of Europe geopraphically or economically.
2007-03-17 06:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not going to waste my time bothering explaining a load of cobblers!whats the point!exactly!
2007-03-17 06:33:58 · answer #10 · answered by pirate9es 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a showcase for the magnificent Wogmeister.
2007-03-17 06:17:18 · answer #11 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋