Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
Everybody should look at that article if only to see the photo of Gove about halfway down. It's astonishing - he looks like a coked-up alien.
I'm currently whittling about where middle daughter goes to secondary school. The state of the buildings is the least of my worries, to be honest. I'd settle for somewhere where the headteachers weren't Corbynites and the pupils weren't psychopaths.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
What on Earth are you saying? Modern humans came out of Africa probably within the last 200,000 years. When do you think the continents emerged? The land masses and seas were basically the same 200,000 years ago.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
What on Earth are you saying? Modern humans came out of Africa probably within the last 200,000 years. When do you think the continents emerged? The land masses and seas were basically the same 200,000 years ago.
To give @HYUFD the benefit of the doubt, he did say "geographically", not geologically. I assume he is talking about the time the continents were named.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
Are you on the rules committee ?
I rather think dear HYUFD is having fun over analysing the reasoning behind the broadening of the participants of Eurovision as if it had firm logic to it. Rather than the mundane truth, which would most likely appear to be that the European Broadcasting Union (which is broader anyway) decided a long time ago that it was fun and interesting to let others participate.
"Far from the Madding Crowd" on BBC2 for those who do not give a tinker's cuss about Eurovision.
Gorgeous day here today - as you can see below. I have been sitting in the sunshine designing my vegetable potager and other lovely garden matters.
Daughter is in Greece having gone to Croatia first. Youngest son is joining her tomorrow. It is a long and well deserved holiday for them both. He was her front of house manager for the last year of her lease and bloody good at it. The last 3 years have been tough but she has made a profit, has learnt a huge amount and proved herself to be quite the tough entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
I know all the criticisms made of jobs in hospitality but, at its best, it can teach those working in it so much. And it is so much harder than it looks to get it right. Snobbery about what is involved in doing so and doing it profitably is unnecessary.
At the moment Daughter is sending me pictures of all the beautiful places she's visiting in Greece, which is making me quite envious.
Azerbaijan today:
Azerbaijan seems to have suffered quite the calamity, such that the very ground has been shifted 90 degrees. Presumably some sort of powerful earthquake, I hope you are there on relief efforts.
Spain have the same issue as the UK - they're not in a bloc, like the Baltics and the Scandinavians. It's not that people dislike them, there's just not many countries who will vote for them whether they merit or or not. Also their pop music is pretty terrible.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
What on Earth are you saying? Modern humans came out of Africa probably within the last 200,000 years. When do you think the continents emerged? The land masses and seas were basically the same 200,000 years ago.
And neanderthals were in Europe 130,000 years ago and humans as you might now define them 30,000 years ago.
Their descendants inhabit the majority of the European nations that compete in Eurovision today and a majority of a few nations beyond Europe too ie Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Chile and Argentina as I said, plus Uruguay
"Far from the Madding Crowd" on BBC2 for those who do not give a tinker's cuss about Eurovision.
Gorgeous day here today - as you can see below. I have been sitting in the sunshine designing my vegetable potager and other lovely garden matters.
Daughter is in Greece having gone to Croatia first. Youngest son is joining her tomorrow. It is a long and well deserved holiday for them both. He was her front of house manager for the last year of her lease and bloody good at it. The last 3 years have been tough but she has made a profit, has learnt a huge amount and proved herself to be quite the tough entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
I know all the criticisms made of jobs in hospitality but, at its best, it can teach those working in it so much. And it is so much harder than it looks to get it right. Snobbery about what is involved in doing so and doing it profitably is unnecessary.
At the moment Daughter is sending me pictures of all the beautiful places she's visiting in Greece, which is making me quite envious.
Astonishing performance for UK on jury vote best since 1997
I think the UK's entry was, for the first time in ages, not crap. We lament the continent voting against us, but for a nation which exports far more pop than it imports, our Eurovision entries are baffling bland, like they've been designed by committee. This year - we'll it's not to my taste, but that doesn't matter, the point is to be to at least somebody's taste, and it achieves that, I think. It doesn't matter how many people don't like it, it matters that at least some people do.
"Far from the Madding Crowd" on BBC2 for those who do not give a tinker's cuss about Eurovision.
Gorgeous day here today - as you can see below. I have been sitting in the sunshine designing my vegetable potager and other lovely garden matters.
Daughter is in Greece having gone to Croatia first. Youngest son is joining her tomorrow. It is a long and well deserved holiday for them both. He was her front of house manager for the last year of her lease and bloody good at it. The last 3 years have been tough but she has made a profit, has learnt a huge amount and proved herself to be quite the tough entrepreneur. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
I know all the criticisms made of jobs in hospitality but, at its best, it can teach those working in it so much. And it is so much harder than it looks to get it right. Snobbery about what is involved in doing so and doing it profitably is unnecessary.
At the moment Daughter is sending me pictures of all the beautiful places she's visiting in Greece, which is making me quite envious.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
What on Earth are you saying? Modern humans came out of Africa probably within the last 200,000 years. When do you think the continents emerged? The land masses and seas were basically the same 200,000 years ago.
And neanderthals were in Europe 130,000 years ago and humans as you might now define them 30,000 years ago.
Their descendants inhabit the majority of the European nations that compete in Eurovision today and a majority of a few nations beyond Europe too ie Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Chile and Argentina as I said, plus Uruguay
I am unclear what you are saying. Who does “Their” refer to?
Things I like about that: 1. The artwork on the sleeve. Compelling. 2. Everything up until the singing starts. Not that there is anything wrong with the singing, but the intro promises a song which is going to be wilfully annoying, which is quite exciting. Nothing wrong with the pop song which follows, but I was hoping for something my wife and kids would hate.
If the UK does indeed place well I look forward to much hysterica, of course, but also a few party poopers - you know, like people on election night complaining that the winning side's supporters are a bit too ebullient.
Why is Australia in Eurovision? My geography is not great, but I am pretty sure it's not in Europe.
Most Australians' families are of European origin however
Or African, if you go back far enough.
That was before the continents emerged geographically.
Since the continents emerged then if you added those nations whose populations are mainly of European ancestry to the European nations who compere in Eurovision, then Canada, New Zealand, the USA, Chile and Argentina as well as Australia would be the maximum number of competitors in Eurovision
What on Earth are you saying? Modern humans came out of Africa probably within the last 200,000 years. When do you think the continents emerged? The land masses and seas were basically the same 200,000 years ago.
And neanderthals were in Europe 130,000 years ago and humans as you might now define them 30,000 years ago.
Their descendants inhabit the majority of the European nations that compete in Eurovision today and a majority of a few nations beyond Europe too ie Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Chile and Argentina as I said, plus Uruguay
I am unclear what you are saying. Who does “Their” refer to?
Ethnic Europeans ie the majority of the population in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile
He assured us all the rest of Europe hate us and we'd get nul point.
Yes, I'm firmly of the view that our lamentable performance in Eurovision for the last age has been due to submitting entirely forgettable songs which we hope people won't hate and might vote for because it reminds them a bit of British pop music, rather than any fundamental enmity towards the UK.
I assume the best tell for a politically driven vote is if one country gives top points to someone who otherwise is lagging at the bottom. If there are consistent top votes across the board song enjoyment must be a big part of it.
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Also their pop music is pretty terrible.
So, you’d think the public vote will massively favour Ukraine, but we might get some eastern EU votes too….
Their descendants inhabit the majority of the European nations that compete in Eurovision today and a majority of a few nations beyond Europe too ie Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Chile and Argentina as I said, plus Uruguay
We lament the continent voting against us, but for a nation which exports far more pop than it imports, our Eurovision entries are baffling bland, like they've been designed by committee. This year - we'll it's not to my taste, but that doesn't matter, the point is to be to at least somebody's taste, and it achieves that, I think. It doesn't matter how many people don't like it, it matters that at least some people do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97tkGJ28yU
He assured us all the rest of Europe hate us and we'd get nul point.
https://www.controller.com/listing/for-sale/191203255/1979-british-aerospace-sea-harrier-fa2-turbine-military-aircraft
It comes with two non-flying Harriers that you can cannibalise for spare parts.
A snip at $8m.
1. The artwork on the sleeve. Compelling.
2. Everything up until the singing starts. Not that there is anything wrong with the singing, but the intro promises a song which is going to be wilfully annoying, which is quite exciting. Nothing wrong with the pop song which follows, but I was hoping for something my wife and kids would hate.
If it's on the latter then I think we win.