Phew.....We might have been in with a chance
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
March 2, 2012 5:12am CST
Thankfully the "Powers that be" have come to their senses and the UK is fielding Engelbert Humperdinck as our entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. He couldn't sing in the 60s and I see no reason why he should have improved. Although at the grand old age of 75 I give him credit for trying. Eurovision is the epitome of what it means to be European. Full of second rate acts representing mostly economically bust countries who only vote for their friends. There is nothing remotely musical about the whole show. However, it costs more than £20M to host and the UK, which is more broke than most, cannot afford such nonsense. Fielding "Humpers" means that we are guarnateed to lose - again. We have the Olympics to host and that will be another pile of our money down the drain whilst better prepared athletes from other nations enjoy the facilities and beat us hollow.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
2 Mar 12
Bet you watch it though! I say every year I won't watch it (Eurovision) but always give in.
I believe Englebert is a major star worldwide so if the Europeans don't vote for him then they really DO hate our guts. Apparently, Ireland are fielding Jedward for the second year running.
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@liquorice (3887)
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3 Mar 12
Ha, I'm the opposite! I never say that I won't watch it. I look forward to it for months, and then I get very upset if ever I miss it by accident! :(
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
4 Mar 12
It's addictive I'm afraid but I NEVER go so far as to have a Eurovision Party..that's going a bit TOO FAR lol.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
2 Mar 12
Englebert Humperdink...really? What the hay? I remember my father was a huge fan of his back in the day. I never particularly cared for his music but I didn't thnk he was that bad. For me, it was more the type of music thata he sang that I didn't care for. I thought he had a good voice. Then again, I was like 12 or maybe younger when he was so popular here. The only song that readily comes to mind is Release Me. At 75...can't even imagine it. must be older people making these choices?
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
2 Mar 12
I remember humperdick wasn't he a Tom Jones wannabe? How sad to be throwing good money after bad.
How you are feeling? Well I hope.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
3 Mar 12
Good Luck from me too.
Don't forget to keep us updated on the results....
Don't forget to keep us updated on the results....
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
2 Mar 12
He should have stuck with the name Arnold George Dorsey. Dorsey was always a great name in music. Perhaps Humperdinks musical ability would have improved over the years. Engelbert Humperdink just doesn't and never did cut it. lol
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@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
3 Mar 12
Hi there p1kef1sh,
I think the humperdink is not the representative type he is like those old men who still tries to act young, but hey who am i to judge hell i cant even sing a local folk song right, anyway i hope your country get someone else with more class and is more about the culture of the country.
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@IrishGal77 (260)
• Ireland
2 Mar 12
Hi p1kef1sh,
Never hear of that fella but surely he can't be any worse than (dare I say it) Jedward!!!! Ireland are doomed again this year methinks.
Bring back the olden days of the Eurovision I say, countries sang in their own languages and really represented what they were all about, individually. Countries voted fairly (for the most part).
IrishGal77 :)
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@pumpkinjam (8539)
• United Kingdom
24 Mar 12
I listened to the song. I quite liked it! I was impressed with his voice. Not the best but I don't know anyone else his age who could do better!
Saying that, I think that having someone enter Eurovision who actually has the slightest suggestion of any talent would surely secure a loss! I don't recall anything good ever winning Eurovision (except one year when some weird rock band won I think. Or did I imagine that?)
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
2 Mar 12
He is 75???
Ah, well that could explain it because I guess that he still has to work as the pension age has gone up and maybe he cost a lot less than other younger and more popular artists 
I too remember when the Eurovision Song Contest was important and followed by everyone. Nowadays I think it is not even worth the bother. it is not even broadcast in Italy.
I too remember when the Eurovision Song Contest was important and followed by everyone. Nowadays I think it is not even worth the bother. it is not even broadcast in Italy.@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
13 Mar 12
Reading through the comments here I see that you have an 'engagement' tomorrow.
Goodluck!
When you come back let us know who won - if it has already taken place 
@liquorice (3887)
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2 Mar 12
Hi P1key, how are you doing? Yes, the newsreader last night seemed to think it surreal that Engelbert Humperdinck is going up against Jedward. But with Eurovision, nothing surprises me! 
It's an eclectic musical mix of randomness, and anything goes!
I know the voting is a sham, and "music" is often a loose term, but I think that's kind of what I love about it. And I do miss Terry Wogan, but I still look forward to it every year and it doesn't usually disappoint.
I love the cynicism in your post, I'm not looking forward to the craziness of the Olympics either, not sure we will cope very well. And yes, I'm sure that old Engelbert was a very strategic choice by the "Powers that Be"! I wonder if Ireland is thinking along the same lines with Jedward again...
It's an eclectic musical mix of randomness, and anything goes!
I know the voting is a sham, and "music" is often a loose term, but I think that's kind of what I love about it. And I do miss Terry Wogan, but I still look forward to it every year and it doesn't usually disappoint.
I love the cynicism in your post, I'm not looking forward to the craziness of the Olympics either, not sure we will cope very well. And yes, I'm sure that old Engelbert was a very strategic choice by the "Powers that Be"! I wonder if Ireland is thinking along the same lines with Jedward again... @p1kef1sh (45681)
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3 Mar 12
They might well be. I don't think that I have ever heard Jedward sing but by all accounts I haven't missed a great deal.
I am going into hospital on 14th march for a partial nephrectomy (lump of kidney off) then home to convalesce. I have had superb care and have reached the point where if a stranger in scrubs or a white coat say "strip" I will do it in a heartbeat! LOL.
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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3 Mar 12
I agree about the modesty thing. When I was diagnosed with high blood pressure a year ago I made a video where I took off my top and took my BP as a health warning. This time I might be slightly more discreet as I shall have a hole just at the top of my groin where they will have extracted the "lump". Don't want to frighten the horses or give elderly ladies an attack of the vapours!
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@liquorice (3887)
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3 Mar 12
I remember when they were in the X-Factor, they used to always give them songs where they had to 'talk', rather than actually sing. And there was lots of jumping around, colourful costumes and loads of money spent on special effects with fire and things, perhaps to detract from the fact that they was no singing involved, even though it was a singing contest...
I'm glad you've got a date for your surgery, and that you've had such great care. That is a very important thing. It's also good that you're so comfortable stripping! At least that's something less for you to worry about! Modesty is definitely over-rated I say. :)
@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
17 Mar 12
Stones would probably be marginally better than necrowhatsits, but were definitely not better than the Beagles. But certainly a couple of universes better than EH.
Lash
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
3 Mar 12
Hello my friend p1kef1sh Ji,
Well, first of all I wish to apolize with you and all my friends that I got hibernated due to many reasons. Let me see if I could be regular here-after. I think you are absolutely right, any Govt should not waste public money as common men get effected most.
May God bless You and have a great 
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
4 Mar 12
Hello my friend p1kef1sh Ji,
So nicve of you. Thanks.
May God bless You and have a great
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
2 Mar 12
That's the spirit sunshine. Nothing like a bit of positivity to brighten up the gloom of another grey, overcast England day! 
Yep, we will flog you in the Olympics hopefully and then the Ashes as well.
Engelbert Humperdinck just has to win due to his name I reckon. Wonder how many albums he sold due to people's curiosity about how a man with a name like that might sound? 
Yep, we will flog you in the Olympics hopefully and then the Ashes as well.
Engelbert Humperdinck just has to win due to his name I reckon. Wonder how many albums he sold due to people's curiosity about how a man with a name like that might sound? @p1kef1sh (45681)
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3 Mar 12
I wonder that too Bill. Now the Ashes, that's something we can win... maybe...perhaps...if your guys are having an off day....LOL. You are welcome to the Olympics. saw a house yesterday with a HUGE Australian flag in the lounge window. Saves on glass I guess.....
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
3 Mar 12
Aussies have a habit of placing their flag up in windows. Particularly when overseas or around Australia Day here. It is a recent thing over the last decade or two.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
29 May 12
now that the contest is over, I want to know who did you root for? The Best songs for me are from Macedonia, Germany and Turkey... Though I didnt mind the Russian Grannies winning because they were adorable and they have a very catchy song and inspiring story.
I dont mind Sweden winning in the end, The song is also great and Loreen is amazing, most singers lipsynchs during dance numbers cos its hard singing while dancing but she can belt high notes even if she is singing.
@olliekobra1 (1825)
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2 Mar 12
Thats proberly all true, the propblem with the Eurovision is that countries like the scandanvians ones tend to vote for each other so that why its not really contest. But i do agree that its a waste of money and who regardless of who ever wins no one is really bothered.
