I just got the chance to see Austria’s entry (missed about 20 minutes of the show’s start.)
It clearly deserved to win.
Was it something I said, or have you finally remembered what I look like? 
I’m only now going back and re-reading the entire thread and I have to say that this comment by Twisty about Dana:
is one of the most spot-on things I’ve ever seen in my life.
Did y’all know her victory actually started a riot?
The scary thing is that I really am pissed that Belgium didn’t win.
That song was bloody good.
And seeing as Twisty has mentioned him, I think I should use my new sig for the first time.
“Royaume uni - NULL POINTS.”
That’s absolutely hilarious. Zero. And the worst out of the ENTIRE competition.
Hee hee hee.
According to a geez on the TV this morning, they were singing in B flat minor, but their accompaniment was in A minor.
Anyone think our support for the Iraq war had anything to do with it, or were we just utterly shite?
I’m so proud! 
jjimm, I have all sorts of political assumptions based on the voting. Interesting that Spain should’ve been voted first by Israel! Or, is it the other way 'round.
Frankly, I think your representatives just couldn’t sing. Very interesting interpretation of a dress, though. Some would call that a belt.
I think the Iraq thing may have discouraged whatever few meager sympathy votes might otherwise have come our way, but mostly it was the “shite” factor, methinks.
You can’t really blame the lass for being out of tune last night. It must have been hard to sing with a draught blowing up her naughty bits.
You are hereby being notified that you are my new stalkee. You are a very funny man. Yes, I remember what you look like, but that’s not why you’re funny!
Thank you for saying that, I kept trying to adjust my TV set because I thought: “They can’t be singing that much out of tune…” Obviously, they could.
I´ve just looked at it on tape. Mostly on fast forward.
Best Wogan moment of the night
Ahh Wogan, ya gotta love him.
I was glad I was still a bit drunk while looking at it as the shock of hearing about two contests next year probably would have killed me if I was sober.
WOOHOOOOO! Twelve whole blessed months when Britons can’t use that “nil point” wisecrack on anybody. Bwahahahahaha…
And Sweden gave Norway twelve points! It was a night for precedent-breaking all around.
At last the scumbag tv executives who foist those unwelcome dung products upon us like ‘Popstars’ and those shitey boy and girl bands can see that the rest of Europe is not impressed.
They can add to that plenty of Britons too.
What?!?! You expect them to keep up with the latest styles, have time for beauty treatments AND be talented, too??!?!? Don’t you think you’re expecting too much from them?
A combination of both methinks. I wondered who actually watched this any more - now I have my answer (chuckles to herself). I do seem to remember though that “apparently” Ireland didn’t want to win it anymore as it was costing them a fortune in repeat hostings
Apparently the Turkish song was a copy of a Greek song, but my Greek mate told me that so I dunno how true it is.
Does anyone know where I can see the UK entry without Realplayer, my copy is a bit old and doesn’t want to connect.
And another thing - as we came last, do we now get renegated and not compete next year, or do we put too much money into it?
We put too much money into it. Terry let on about that during the show. Jesus F*** my ear Christ we were bad though.
Ohmygod, have a look at the English lyrics of the Austrian song. Here’s a sample:
I’m sorry, but no way did that not deserve a higher placing.
Anyone see the interview with him afterward rubbishing the whole competition, BTW?
Didn’t see the contest, as I was out drinking with a friend, as every red blooded male should on a Saturday night. I’m looking at you, gents.
But this thread was a hilarious read.
Surely, the festival couldn’t have been more amusing. Thanks.
Coldy, dear, not all of us have to DRINK to enjoy ourselves. Some of us have to DRINK and watch Eurovision to enjoy ourselves.
Plus, the Dutch lady was pretty hot. You missed it!