Everything posted by nickthenoodle
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Questions for 2012
I'd like to see 9 through from each semi + the big 5 + Azerbaijan then one further qualifier being chosen by a jury vote from the two semi finals: 18 + 5 + 1 + 1 Maybe a bit too much :D?
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CONFIRMATION - BJSC XXXIV
Oh good, so in my absence the contest hasn't become totally mod controlled, I'm glad :P.
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CONFIRMATION - BJSC XXXIV
If two people have chosen the same entry will it be the first person who sent it who gets to keep it - or will it be a moderator decision?
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
Whilst I agree that it's a beautiful country with an amazing culture - it's not free of its skeletons and I wouldn't call it peaceful. The political system is far from democratic and their unconditional support of Turkey (over issues such as Armenian genocide) as well as their war with Armenia (primarily over a monument erected by the Russians for the Armenians) which is an ongoing dispute suggests to me that it's far from peaceful. I actually met the British delegate from Azerbaijan (in Bhukara, Uzbekistan) and she said it's one of the most corrupt and oppressive regimes in the world Soz :kink:
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
Yeah, I know that there's a strong 'bond' between the Turkic nations - although I did think that over the last few years it had diminished, given the emerging sense of 'jingoistic' nationalism in the central Asian republics and Azerbaijan (OMG I read a book about that blew my mind :wacko:) But I digress, Azerbaijan should give us one hell of a show - and I'm glad to see them emerging on an international stage, although unfortunately it seems to be at the expense of their people and domestic policy =\.
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
I wonder if Turkey <-> Azerbaijan will become the new Greece <-> Cyprus :o? 4th year in a row that Turkey have given their 12 to the Azeris and I expect they would have reciprocated if hey were in the final.
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Eurovision betting 2011
Well done with Ukraine there!
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
+ I'm delighted Azerbaijan won,if only to make up for Safura and AySel and Arash not doing it :D It's #1 on my list of countries to visit, although I'm not sure if jet-setting to the caucausus in the middle of my A Levels would be a good idea...
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
I was wondering (cynically and convaluted-ly) if the juries pegged France back in order to manufacture an exciting vote. i.e. not all putting France at #1 expecting them to win the televote and set up a close battle with Azerbaijan (or someone), perhaps putting Italy and Ukraine near the top expecting them to fail in the televote and having a battle between the jury favoured songs and the voting favoured songs. That said, we can't say that until the split is revealed - I just wonder if they wanted a closer result than the last 2 years :o.
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
He obviously read the Mail's article stating that Jedward were thwarted by geo-political voting :mellow:...
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CONFIRMATION - BJSC XXXIV
Yes, you heard it right - FNT Nickodonia are back and raring to win. Maybe.
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Eurovision 2011 · Predictions
Oh dear :o I put a :( face at Hungary being 10th - and they're 22nd?! Estonia (who I predicted to win up until last Monday) in 24th? France and UK were miles off, I only matched 5 of the top 10 :o oh dear Only 20 places off with Italy too :kink:.
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The Semi Finals Results are Out
Azerbaijan second in their semi for a third year in a row :o
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Possible withdrawals for 2012
Unless the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is settled (which it clearly won't be) then Armenia probably will sit it out - actually, remember a few years ago when the Azeris interrogated people for voting for Armenia? Will they even let Armenia compete?!
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
I think the BBC would've thought that name alone (+ a pretty good song) would guarantee them a top 5. I just hope that the UK doesn't fall back onto the 'oh it was bloc voting' and send Andy Abrahams again next year :P.
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
Devestated for Estonia </3 pleased Azerbaijan finally won, although I'd rather 'Always' or 'Drip Drop' had done it. 11th isn't really going to encourage the BBC to go for gold every year =\, back to sh!t next time?
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
Thanks! Very happy with the top 5, let's hope we're close to the actual result!
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
I remember that the UK's national final had a post card voting system, but pre-televoting the ESC final was just by juries. :)
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
Still waiting for Albania's charge up the table...
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
A bit random, but in Ukraine's song - I swear everytime she says 'crysal white' it sounds like 'kristallnacht', probably a bit of a contentious subject in Germany :o.
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
Funny how someone with the username 'I Can UK Can' puts Azerbaijan in first :kink:
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
Albania on 0 :o beginning to wonder how they even got through.
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
17 points, 7 votes to go - it's not home and dry yet - but Hungary have the gay and therefore BJ factor this year.
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Eurovision 2011 · THE FINAL THREAD
Graham's very decent - his commentary is entertaining and without the 'bloc voting' rambles we endured from Wogan.
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Buzzjack Eurovision 2011: THE FINAL - RESULTS!
Glad to see Estonia doing well :o <3 Getter 4 lyf.