Comments on Eurovision 2008 Party! Let's make it happen Seattle!

If not a satellite, what about a computer connection? I know that they stream it live on the Internet, so perhaps that could work...

Oh, fuck, I want to go to that, but I might have a conflict.

If I can get out of it, I can probably procure a computer projector, if you all can get a bar with a wireless connection.

wouldn't y'all rather see it in honest to god satellite?

hows 'bout spitfire?

Spitfire has been great for election coverage. I've watched all of the MSNBC/CNN debates there since I cut my cable (fuck you, Broadstripe!) so I could see them going for this. Not sure if they have DirectTV or not though.

I'm AMERICAN, not EUROICAN, so why the fuck should I give a fuck?

I enjoy our cultural and political wasteland, as well.

Well, there's definitely going to be at least one stream online, on the official web site. in past years, i know of the german broadcaster at least who put on their own stream - and if you're lucky, the bbc will broadcast theirs too - terry wogans comments are usually rather enjoyable.

when is irony gonna stop? i can't wait for people to start liking things they're attracted to again.

Some of my friends showed me the video of 'Hero' which is a Swedish chic I think who likes like a cross between a vampy drag queen and Catwoman - my votes on her!

I have been to several Eurovision parties at friends' places in Germany. It is a long drawn-out horror of a show, with interminable 'voting' sequences "Hello, this is Bucharest calling!...". The ills of modern society are laid bare, as everyone gangs up on the UK and Ireland, the Slavic countries vote for each other, the Germanic, Iberian & Scandinavian countries likewise, and the acts generally suck. But the booze and other intoxicants at the parties were not bad.

And remember the timezone difference, this will be starting sometime in mid/late-morning, Seattle time.

It starts at noon, Karlheinz. I've calculated it. (This is important.)

And 7, it's long stopped being an expression of irony...

Oh MAN, the Eurovision Song Contest rocks my world. When describing the concept to folks that aren't familiar with it, I ask them to imagine what it would be like if performing cheesy pop songs were an Olympic event, with all the competitive nationalism ("France, you suck!") and sparkly glitter of professional ice skating (spangles! spangles! spangles!). Not only is it incredibly entertaining, but it's also educational since you learn a bit more about the lesser-known European countries ("wait, where's Slovenia again?"). At least, I tell myself it's educational. Kind of like how when I lived overseas, I told myself that watching lots of TV was a purely sociological exercise.

One small detail ... this coming Friday is the 23rd, not the 24th.

You do realize that SIFF and Folklife and Sasquatch and [more] starts on Friday too, right?