Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Well, it's that time of year when many European gay men go extra crazy because once again, it's time for the Eurovision Song Contest. This year we visit Copenhagen.

I know some of you follow the goings on, so I thought I would share the UK entry for this year "Children of the Universe" sung by Molly (she has dropped her surname, Smitten-Downs)

All the usual ingredients are in place, Austria have entered a transvestite called Conchita Wurst and a Russian politician has kicked off saying the contest should be banned because it is a sodomite festival and should not be broadcast in Russia because it promotes non traditional family values. Oh the simple pleasures of a singing competition!

Right, we have friends coming round on the night, so I'm going to prepare our sodomite festival party. A Greek salad, Italian pasta, French wine, but I can't decide whether to leave my Polish sausage whole or slice it.
UK ENTRY

I was born and raised in the UK until I was 9 (early to late 80s), but somehow never heard about Eurovision until the YouTube age. Kinda surprised, because I was REALLY into pop music as a kid and had ghastly taste, so... I mean... perfect demo. So the two entries described above are rather terrible. Anything good on the horizon this year?

I'm rather partial to this Eurovision contender from 1980:

Armenia seem to be favourite to win with Sweden second favourites with the bookies.

Armenia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9R96ZoWJBU

This is Spain's entry for this year. Cuantos puntos amigos hispanos?

I picked last year's winner as soon as they started playing. God, I love Eurovision so much. And Graham Norton's commentary in the UK broadcast makes it extra special. That host last year was unusually great as well.

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So, the entry from Austria, Conchita Wurst, has sparked a lot of controversy, especially from Russia. Because of her, they called the contest a "hotbed of sodomy." She was obviously a crowd favorite in the semi-final tonight. They went nuts when she was interviewed. She's certainly challenging the typical idea of beauty!

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Truly. She is absolutely stunning. Lyrically, her song really struck a chord (no pun intended.) My wife thinks she will win if only for the response to the backlash. People are voting just because she's caught so much $hit.

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Hulmeman - Enjoy Eurovision. I am off to a party to watch it. Will be cheering on UK - fab, Molly will end the show. Not really a fan of the song but wish her well for the UK.

I'm loving Sweden, Austria and Switzerland - the singer is a handsome young man

Odds are putting Sweden and Austria really close, at this point, with Sweden barely out front.

The show just started and I am going to try, but having started at 9 PM, I doubt I will make it to the end.

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The Polish T&A performance annoyed the piss out of me. There were so many more talented performer who should have had that spot. I'd rather have a craptastic dance song than that shiz.

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Jag älskar Sanna! The crowd certainly sang along!

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I probably could have liked Russia's song ( not the stupid staging) if it hadn't made the entire country look insanely hypocritical.

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Finland and Spain were very impressive! And I really did enjoy Sweden.

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