Seasons greetings to all of you who are celebrating at this time. Now Eurovision has often been called "the gay Christmas" and quite apart from anyones sexual preferences it's quite obvious that the two events bear some spooky similarities for contest fans. As Loyd Grossman would say, lets look at the evidence:
The gradual selection process, country by country = preparing for Christmas buying pressies for everyone and stocking up on food and booze. In both cases it goes on for months. "They've got Christmas lights up in September" is the equivalent to Albania choosing it's song in December.
The interminable rehearsals, compounded by the advent (!) of semi-finals = hanging decorations and cards up and getting everything just right for the big day.
Anticipation.... we hope for good luck for our home country and that favourite song but worry that they might just both bomb = Hoping for all we asked for but fearing that awful sweater from Aunty Emily.
The contest takes place = all that build-up and it's all over in a few hours.
We moan about the political voting afterwards = our presents were rubbish, the telly was full of repeats, it was always better in our day ;o).
Happy Christmas from Nul Points!
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
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and once it's all over we look forwad to next year!
Too true.
And if I may add to your analogy, those who complain about political voting are the Grinch.
Oh - and a belated happy xmas, and new year! xx
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