Push The Button by the group Teapacks refers to "demonic" rulers and "he's gonna blow us up to... kingdom come" apparent references to Iran's nuclear programme
Eurovision has very detailed rules for the songs: they can have no explicit wording, no coarse language, nor any political propaganda
this is not me asking whether or not the content is true but the reason for allowing it
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6405457.stm
2007-03-19 01:10:11 · 12 answers · asked by bill 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
here is the song
http://www.dailymotion.com/group/9282/video/x1bpq0_eurovision-israel-2007-teapacks
2007-03-19 01:19:49 · update #1
Who cares, I shall not be wasting my time watching a garbage show like that!
2007-03-19 01:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by robski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it should be allowed, we'll just have to hope they get zero points, but why are they even it it at all, they are not European!!!
And talk about the kettle calling the pot black!! I believe it was Israel that bombed Lebanon, and have the biggest nuclear stockpile in the middle east, funny how they have not been invaded yet by the self proclamed defenders of democracy!!!!!Or is it different rules for them?
2007-03-19 01:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Christine 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It has been cleared by the EBU so it is allowed under the contest rules. However I think the rules have been bent as far as possible by the group.
I believe it has been allowed as they don't specifically refer to Iran or Iran's president. (i.e. neither are mentioned directly).
As for those saying Israel should not be allowed to compete as they are not in Europe, Israel do contribute money to the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) hence they are allowed to enter the contest.
2007-03-20 06:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by Mikey C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,it shouldn't...The band said that the song it's not about the Iranian leader...Yeah,right...You just need to hear the song and realize that this is what it's about and I really don't understand why this song it's allowed to compete...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6453057.stm
Anyway with all the publicity that this song got,I wouldn't be surprised if this song will win...
2007-03-19 04:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tinkerbell05 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
one million) because of the fact Isreal is almost a "blend breed" - in spite of the shown fact that it is area of Asia, the time-honored existence type and proximity is extra western then Asian (or Arabian). 2) Assuming there is an Asian / Arabic "Eurovision" , it extremely is unlike we are at peace with our pals... Even the peace with Egypt and Jordan is a "chilly" one.
2016-10-02 09:16:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it shouldn't...
Is there nothing in the rules that state that is should only be countries in EUROPE that are allowed to enter?
2007-03-19 09:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Since when was Israel a part of Europe? I don' get it
2007-03-19 01:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Since when was Israel in Europe anyway?
2007-03-19 09:19:46 · answer #8 · answered by munki 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No and I'm wondering if the UK should bother either!
2007-03-19 01:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Eurovision should be taken off the tv,all songs are dreadfull!
2007-03-19 01:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋