I think that the only reason I am fascinated with Eurovision is the fact that I live in a country where I am able to let Eurovision pass by utterly unnoticed.
In any event, I discover today that Eurovision finals will be May 12th, and on that day I will be away from the internet. Luckily, I can go to this page at the BBC and have a look at the contenders.
I am particularly non-plussed by the UK entry, which is a camp little ditty called "Flying the Flag" to be preformed by a group called "Scooch." Take a moment now to soak in some of the lyrics, and remember: This is a songwriting contest.
Flying high in Amsterdam
Why don’t you catch us if you can
Now we’re cruising in the sky
And we’re singing it for you
Ba-ba-da, Ba-ba-da, Ba-da-da-ba, ba-da
Some salted nuts sir?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ba-ba-da, Ba-ba-da, Ba-da-da-ba, ba-da
We’re flying the flag all over the world
Flying the flag for you
Would you like a complimentary drink with your meal sir?
We’re flying the flag all over the world
Flying the flag for you…
You have to remember, though - Britain hasn't done well in Eurovision for DECADES! It's kind of a running gag at this point.
ReplyDeleteSo last year I was in Scotland during Eurovision finals and got to watch the atrocity/hilarity on TV and this year - now thanks to your research, I actually know this - I'll be there again! At finals time! Bring on the tackiness! (Though can anyone be cooler/more ridiculous than Lordi? Signs point to no!)