Eurovision 2016 Semi-Final 2 Discussion Thread (THURS 12/5/16, 8PM, BBC 4)

[T*]

He could get it.

https://www.eurovisionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_5234_2-e1458270704954-300x235.jpg



Shaun he's a ****boy stop it -slaps hand away-

[EspeonBB]

Dami is coming

[Firewire]

DAMI

[LukeB]

The winner :clap1:

[T*]

@Tom is Australia a full EBU member now



I don't think so

[_Tom_]

C'mon DAMI

[Ross.]

YASSSS

[Denver]

Lithuania was the performance of the century

[Shaun]

Was her dress made in week one of a series of drag race </3

[LukeB]

slayed already :worship:

[Will.]

That dress is amazing

[_Tom_]

She sits on the box for far too long imo!

[Braden]

Yaaas watching live on YouTube now I'm watching properly. Just in time for Dami :love:

[Firewire]

I love BB Power Trip

[T*]

I hope they win so badly
I wonder if they'd pick the UK or just the person in 2nd place

[Denver]

Shaun he's a ****boy stop it -slaps hand away-

Do you even know the meaning of the word?

[_Tom_]

She's stolen the entire show!

[EspeonBB]

I love BB Power Trip

Nnn that's what it reminded me of too

[Braden]

I love BB Power Trip

:joker:

[Shaun]

I don't get the hype with this but it's in the top half of performances I guess.

[Denver]

I hope they win so badly
I wonder if they'd pick the UK or just the person in 2nd place

They will pick Germany or Albania

[_Tom_]

Goosebumps!

[EspeonBB]

I would scream if Australia won. Here for Eurovision in Sydney

[LukeB]

Winners performance :clap1:

[Samm]

:clap1:

[Johnnyuk123]

Great performance!

[Firewire]

I think Sound of Sirens (feat. Cher Lloyd) is a better title

[EspeonBB]

She slayed! :love:

[Braden]

Dami is an incredibly great singer but the song could've been better.

[Ross.]

Flawless :clap1:

[_Tom_]

Those vocals! Chills! :clap1: What a phenomenal performance!

[Samm]

Her being a Spice girls fan makes me like her even more :love:

[T*]

I think she's cute

[Firewire]

Dami was amazing

[Denver]

I would scream if Australia won. Here for Eurovision in Sydney

They are not allowed to host it there

[Shaun]

come thru Slovenian Taylor Swift! :clap1:

[Firewire]

Is this Laura Hamilton from A Place in the Sun?

[T*]

I would scream if Australia won. Here for Eurovision in Sydney



They pick a EBU country to partner up with and have it there

[Denver]

Slovenia best qualify cause it's my ****ing sweepstake

[T*]

I think she may have some chance of passing

[EspeonBB]

Yas @ the Red promo

[Shaun]

this semi final is two millions times better than the first one and there's still seven songs to come :worry:

[Johnnyuk123]

I still want Italy to win.:cheer2:

[Firewire]

Pleasantly surprised by this one

[EspeonBB]

She can qualify for her tribute to Taylor :clap1:

[Firewire]

Shakira promo?

[Calderyon]

Australia did a very good job. That might be the winner. :clap1:

[Firewire]

omg it's cher lloyd

[T*]

YES POLI

[Shaun]

demi again?

[Denver]

Why all the topless men? Let's have women with their Tits out

[Firewire]

Is this Lucas's fave?

[Calderyon]

This sounds good too. (Slovenia)

[_Tom_]

They pick a EBU country to partner up with and have it there

And they won't be picking us after what Graham Norton said about Australia's involvement in the contest :fist:

[Shaun]

ok I like this song already

[Johnnyuk123]

Bulgaria is a great song too!

[T*]

YESSSSSSSSsssssss

[EspeonBB]

Yas Bulgaria

[Firewire]

This is great

[T*]

I honestly forgot about her[emoji178]

[Samm]

A rock tune

[Samm]

slay it avril!

[Braden]

Bulgaria won in my dream. Hope it comes true now :love:

[EspeonBB]

A bop
http://reactiongif.org/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/08/GIF-Dancing-Britney-Spears-dance-dance-moves-GIF.gif

[Firewire]

Yasssssss @ this

[Firewire]

A bop
http://reactiongif.org/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/08/GIF-Dancing-Britney-Spears-dance-dance-moves-GIF.gif

omg i was gonna post this gif

[Shaun]

*waits for azealia to send her tumblr death threats for stealing the UV bodysuit since she's banned from twitter*

[Johnnyuk123]

That was brilliant!

[_Tom_]

B-O-P

[Will.]

That was good

[Headie]

"If Love Was A Crime"

-looks at Russia-

[Braden]

"If Love Was A Crime"

-looks at Russia-

:joker:

[Headie]

Bye why is UK higher than Bulgaria in odds

[Shaun]

this could've been a contender in SF1 but here it's a bit out of its depth

[Headie]

Is this the new Union J line up

[Samm]

this is really basic

[T*]

I can't believe there's a giraffe on stage

[Firewire]

omg not a political message

[_Tom_]

...says the homophobe

[Samm]

Drag Russia!

[T*]

Måns :clap1:

[Shaun]

Mans has changed his tune

[Headie]

What was the political message

[Headie]

Oh was it Mans shading Russia

[Samm]

Yasss the spice girls promo

[Firewire]

I'm so conditioned to Nikki Grahame when Mel said "there's Nicky!" I thought she meant the legend

[T*]

Mans has changed his tune



Måns changed his tune when he posed naked for the gay times :joker:

[Braden]

The Spice Girls singing

https://media0.giphy.com/media/aZeEGctyLYT8A/200.gif

[T*]

I'm so conditioned to Nikki Grahame when Mel said "there's Nicky!" I thought she meant the legend



This didn't happen

[Firewire]

Tbh people can change their views and Mans seems to be genuine so I believe it's all in the past

[Firewire]

This didn't happen

No it didn't but neither did most of the posts tonight Tom **** off

[Shaun]

she looks like Megan McKenna first thing in the morning on CBB. Still a bit hungover.

[T*]

ngl when she says our souls it sounds like she's singing arseholes

[T*]

Tbh people can change their views and Mans seems to be genuine so I believe it's all in the past



This

[Braden]

This is my favourite. Shut the contest down. Ukraine wins :flutter:

[_Tom_]

Tbh I don't think Mans is a homophobe, he was misquoted or something as far as I remember

[Shaun]

I'm....bored. Soz Braden.

[Samm]

I love raign!

[Firewire]

Tbh I don't think Mans is a homophobe, he was misquoted or something as far as I remember

He said it was a "deviation" because they couldn't reproduce but then said he would date a man if he "got the feeling" and didn't see anything wrong with homosexuality

I genuinely think he made a mistake when he was speaking

[EspeonBB]

Ukraine slayed :clap1:

[_Tom_]

Ukraine needs to qualify please :clap2:

[Firewire]

the graphics are so good

[_Tom_]

Norway <3

[Shaun]

Oh this is the really good song with the chorus from a different song

Sounds really good and then decides to try and steal Chandelier's chorus

[Braden]

This semi-final has been so much better and exciting than the first :love:

[Samm]

Yassss this is amazing

[Firewire]

Why did the tempo change from the verse to the chorus that's really annoyed me

[Headie]

Why did the tempo change from the verse to the chorus that's really annoyed me

[2]

[_Tom_]

Still not over the jarring tempo change. You expect a banger after the amazing buildup.

[Johnnyuk123]

I like this norway song too.

[T*]

He said it was a "deviation" because they couldn't reproduce but then said he would date a man if he "got the feeling" and didn't see anything wrong with homosexuality

I genuinely think he made a mistake when he was speaking


So he's fluid/pan basically?
-flies to Sweden-

[Samm]

I think this is my favourite

[Samm]

of the night

[_Tom_]

This is my pick/thing in Tom*'s thread, I can't remember what it's called?

[Firewire]

Still not over the jarring tempo change. You expect a banger after the amazing buildup.

Right?! The chorus is so weak

[T*]

Norways song ended really quickly

[Firewire]

So he's fluid/pan basically?
-flies to Sweden-

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/05/18/swedish-eurovision-favourite-i-would-absolutely-date-a-man/

[EspeonBB]

I liked Norway but I wasn't amazed

[Firewire]

Is this Pete Doherty?

[T*]

dafuq are these effects

[Firewire]

Did he just say fuq

[Shaun]

I don't mind this. Stands out I guess. Not a favourite though.

[Samm]

why is noel gallagher there

[_Tom_]

T-R-I-P-P-Y

[Shaun]

Oh I like this bit

[EspeonBB]

Hmm this isn't as bad as I remembered it

[Ross.]

my ****ing eyes

[Firewire]

I love acid

[T*]

This is genuinely making me feel ill

[Firewire]

I hope Will's okay didn't he say he had epilepsy

[Denver]

Georgia are the 2nd best of the night after Lithuania

[T*]

It's alright I guess

[Shaun]

I love acid

http://66.media.tumblr.com/62b6ab0b7f1a2597e5d11c59d1bf61b7/tumblr_o3kohkJNLo1t1rvzco9_500.gif

same

[T*]

She looks a bit scary

[_Tom_]

Not epilepsy

[Headie]

Welp that abrupt ending

[Firewire]

I feel seasick

[Denver]

I hope Will's okay didn't he say he had epilepsy

He says a lot of things most that are not true

[Shaun]

has it already been 7 years since the other Fairytale

christ

[Firewire]

Omg it's Aliona Vilani

[Braden]

http://66.media.tumblr.com/62b6ab0b7f1a2597e5d11c59d1bf61b7/tumblr_o3kohkJNLo1t1rvzco9_500.gif

same

#justiceforacid :love:

[_Tom_]

has it already been 7 years since the other Fairytale

christ

No way! :omgno:

[Denver]

I hope Kosovo debut next year

[_Tom_]

Not Bitter Betty

[_Tom_]

I hope Kosovo debut next year

Rita Ora ha debut?

[Shaun]

well at least Dami's dress beats this one.

Song's a snooze too.

[_Tom_]

Davina McCall teas?

[Firewire]

Albania truly has one of the worst flags

[EspeonBB]

This is boring

[Samm]

this sounds like a rejected james bond theme tune, I kinda like it though

[Shaun]

I like their flag... I have no other positive things to say about Albania tonight tho

[Shaun]

oh yay belgium <3

[Samm]

someone check hayden

[T*]

*hayden has an aneurysm*

[_Tom_]

It's the Sax wannabe

[Ross.]

here for this bop

[Firewire]

Is this Sax?

[Shaun]

already slain

even it is basically the sugarhill gang's song

[Samm]

a mess this is so stolen from sax/uptown funk

[Headie]

Not this Sax promo!

[Denver]

I thought that was Sax

[Samm]

I use it though

[Headie]

Give it to me!
https://uploadir.com/u/hnwy50u0

[EspeonBB]

This is a Sax rip off but
http://static.spin.com/files/2015/09/tumblr_inline_n3a1rzhabt1svzdr3.gif

[T*]

Love the staging

[Ross.]

What's the pressure?

http://static.spin.com/files/2015/09/tumblr_inline_n3a1rzhabt1svzdr3.gif

[_Tom_]

If you wanna hear me sing you better play that sax!
https://uploadir.com/u/hnwy50u0

[Shaun]

this > sax

don't @ me

[Firewire]

this is really good

[_Tom_]

This, Aus and Norway to qualify pls <3

[EspeonBB]

Fleur to sue Belgium?

[Johnnyuk123]

A great song and performance from Belgium.

[Ross.]

the winner

[Headie]

this > sax

don't @ me

lol

[Headie]

My second fave of the night after Dami :clap1:

[Shaun]

My ratings~

Latvia - 8
Poland - 6
Switzerland - 5
Israel - 7
Belarus - 8
Serbia - 5
Ireland - 5
Macedonia - 4
Lithuania - 6
Australia - 6
Slovenia - 7
Bulgaria - 8
Denmark - 5
Ukraine - 5
Norway - 5
Georgia - 6
Albania - 4
Belgium - 8

(bolded ones the top ten pls) (but i'll sacrifice poland and lithuania)

[T*]

that was the same joke you said in the Nationals Mel you unoriginal bitch

[EspeonBB]

Praying for Australia, Bulgaria and Ukraine to get thru

[Firewire]

Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine

my 10 ten (in alphabetical order)

[_Tom_]

6 22 52 10
6 22 52 10
6 22 52 10
6 22 52 10
6 22 52 10

[_Tom_]

If Australia doesn't qualify I'll puke

[T*]

I voted twice for Aus and twice for Bul

[Denver]

Lithuania is getting 10 , votes from me

[Headie]

Belgium will get the UK's 12 points because Sax is a national treasure!

[EspeonBB]

Latvia
Israel
Belarus
Serbia
Australia
Slovenia
Bulgaria
Ukraine
Norway
Belgium

Are my top 10 (I wouldn't mind if Georgia qualified tho)

[Samm]

Latvia, Poland, Australia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway & Belgium all need to get through.

I think Norway is my overall favourite from tonight

[_Tom_]

The irony of Graham Norton telling me I voted for Australia :umm2:

[Jordan.]

I forgot about this </3

[Shaun]

The Bridge promo :flutter:

[T*]

BBC stealing my Ø = O thing from ages ago?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/c84eb5d760a47fdc3633e21faaea161b.jpg

[Denver]

It won't let me vote

[_Tom_]

It won't let me vote

You can't vote for trash you see.

[T*]

You can't vote for trash you see.



:clap1:

[T*]

I'm not prepared for the Georgian recap
I'm still recovering

[Calderyon]

1. Latvia - Not a bad performance. 3.15/5
2. Poland - OK performance, a bit boring. 2.65/5
3. Switzerland - Goodish. 3.15/5
4. Israel - Fine enough. Maybe a little boring. 2.85/5
5. Belarus - Catchy and decent song. Performance was good also. 3.65/5
6. Serbia - Good. Sounded quite movie soundtracky. 3.5/5
7. Ireland - Mediogre at best. 2.05/5
8. FYR Macedonia - I didn´t like this very much. 2.0/5
9. Lithuania - OK. 2.75/5
10. Australia - Great vocals and very good performance. Had a professional and a chart song feeling to it, in a good way. Might be the best in this years eurovision. 4.5/5
11. Slovenia - Good. 3.15/5
12. Bulgaria - Singing sounded very good and the performance looked good. 4.0/5
13. Denmark - Blah. 2.0/5
14. Ukraine - Somewhat strange, but fine enough, i guess. Didn´t get all of it. 3.0/5
15. Norway - Liked it. 3.5/5
16. Georgia - Too much going on in this one, i think. The music is OK. At least it´s different so points for that. 2.55/5
17. Albania - Good enough, i guess. 3.15/5
18. Belgium - Turns to a much better song more as it goes on. Good rising rhythm. 3.25/5


Rankings on SF2:

Australia 4.5
Bulgaria 4.0
Belarus 3.65
Norway 3.5
Serbia 3.5
Belgium 3.25
Albania 3.15
Slovenia 3.15
Latvia 3.15
Switzerland 3.15

__________________________
Ukraine 3.0
Israel 2.85
Georgia 2.85
Lithuania 2.75
Poland 2.65
Georgia 2.55
Ireland 2.05
Denmark 2.0
FYR Macedonia 2.0

[T*]

I literally have a migraine

[_Tom_]

I was about to lynch you Calderyon when I saw a 4.5 for Dami, then I saw it's out of 5 :laugh:

[T*]

Wait the lights made it stop

[T*]

Omg aminata :flutter:

[Headie]

Welp Ukriane's odds have dropped heavily, Russia is def winning now

[Headie]

Dami is second fave to win with some bookies now :love:

[Samm]

Russia was lit a copycat of mans performance idgi

[Denver]

You can't vote for trash you see.

I wasnt voting for Dami

[Shaun]

The odds on tonight's qualifiers (from most likely to least):

Ukraine - 1/200 - basically might as well book her hotel already
Australia - 1/100 - basically safe too
Serbia - 1/20 :suspect:
Latvia - 1/10
Israel - 1/10
Belgium - 1/8
Bulgaria - 1/7
Lithuania - 2/7
Poland - 4/6
Norway - 10/11
Georgia - 6/5
Belarus - 7/4 :worry:
Denmark - 2/1
Ireland - 3/1
FYR Macedonia - 7/2
Slovenia - 7/2 :(
Albania - 10/1
Switzerland - 12/1

[_Tom_]

Dami is second fave to win with some bookies now :love:

YAAS, glad I got a bet in beforehand :clap1:

[EspeonBB]

Welp Ukriane's odds have dropped heavily, Russia is def winning now

She was never going to win, the song is way too divisive

[T*]

I know that woman from somewhere

[Calderyon]

Btw, youtube stream of this is very good quality and stable. Much recommended.

[Braden]

I'd be ecstatic with those ten going through. Except swap Poland with Macedonia.

[LukeB]

Rihanna promo?

[Shaun]

oh dear Germany

[T*]

Germany's is cute

[Firewire]

she looks like Hannah Spearitt

[_Tom_]

She's qt

[T*]

FRANCESCA [emoji178][emoji178][emoji178][emoji178][emoji178]

[Braden]

Wtf @ Germany

[Denver]

UK should do well

[EspeonBB]

I love Italy :love:

[Headie]

Vanessa's fave

[Shaun]

well this is dull

[Ross.]

Italy :love:

[EspeonBB]

I don't want to ya'll hopes up but I think Dami might win. All the reaction to Australia has been universally positive from what I've seen

[Ross.]

Yasssss I see the Graham Norton selfie

[Firewire]

Okay I really fancy Joe now

[Johnnyuk123]

Italy for the win!!!!

[Shaun]

could do well :think: idk I'll be optimistic and hope for top fifteen.

[T*]

well this is dull



YOU SHUT YOUR ***** MOuTH

[Firewire]

Norway's greatest export since Osama? :omgno:

[Denver]

Okay I really fancy Joe now

Back of the line

[Headie]

I don't want to ya'll hopes up but I think Dami might win. All the reaction to Australia has been universally positive from what I've seen

Here for it :clap1:

[Braden]

Okay I really fancy Joe now

I'll take Jake then :flutter:

[Shaun]

which one is which

[_Tom_]

Praying for Dami :fc:

[Shaun]

:worry: I'm scared for my faves

[Firewire]

which one is which

Jake has the guitar

[Denver]

Pray for Lithuania :fc:

[Shaun]

Yay Justs <3

[Firewire]

yasss Latvia

[EspeonBB]

Yay Latvia

[_Tom_]

I LOVE the background music :flutter:

[Samm]

Yas!

[Firewire]

mess at Georgia

[Shaun]

:o Surprised. Happy for them though I like it.

YAY BULGARIA

[T*]

What

[EspeonBB]

Georgia qualifying omg :joker:

[Firewire]

yasss Bulgaria

[EspeonBB]

Poli <3333

[Headie]

Not Georgia

[Ross.]

yas

[Shaun]

Well duh :clap2: