Liveblogging Eurovision 2012

[nmg]

So, here we are again! We've got the folk dancing and traditional music out of the way, and we're now getting a recap of last year's winning song.

And here we go...

UK: The #hump has already wound me with his pronunciation of 'love' as 'lurve'. Also, dull song. That's the anticipation of disappointment over and done with.

Hungary: I can find very

Comments

[alexmc]

I started with the Bosnia song.
Liked the Cyprus one. Wonder how often they sing only in English
Italy is a bit Amy Winehouse according to graham norton. I agree

[vyvyan]

My favourite was Norway. Later, I was amused it was the only country to do worse than us.

[zotz]

Apparent summary: Meh.

How many hours of your life did this take you?

I actually did something productive with those hours, which I can tell you is these days very unusual. It can happen, though, so have hope.

[demoneyes]

I felt someone should tell the Greek entry that saying someone makes you need an aphrodisiac is, if you think about it, really not a particularly flattering thing for a woman to say to her lover!

[valkyriekaren]

YES! I was saying the same thing!

[watervole]

To be fair to Russia - those women have been singing together for a decade - I really liked them, but then I do like stuff with a folkie flavour.