Apr 14 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
For those of you who do not know the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is coming up soon. This year it will be held at the Hartwell Areena in Helsinki, Finland on May 10th. The Eurovision Song Contest is like the World Cup, American Idol, and the Superbowl of music rolled into one. National prestige is on the line and there is probably more judge voting fraud involved than an Olympic skating event. For 52 years the ESC has thrilled and horrified people across Europe, and it is one of the few "European" events that Israel is allowed to compete in (don't ask me why).
Yes, to win the ESC is to demonstrate to the rest of Europe that your vocal prowess is beyond reproach, and you will have bragging rights for an entire year! Some of the artists are truly terrible, but some go on to become famous, like Celine Dion, and Abba. Artists come up with the most original songs and concepts to try to win this contest. I will give you a demonstration of this devastating event here, with Sweden's 2000 entry of Roger Pontare. Bonus for wearing a Native American costume and for singing in English.
Sounds craptastic. Count me in!