#semi final 2

[iltalintu]

Did you quit being a käärijä fan?

[aijamisespava]

List Of Opinions For Semi-Final 2

Just as I thought, there's a LOT for me to unpack about this semi...like a LOT so I'll just get to it.

To begin with, I'll open with an iconic quote from my sister about a performance I'm sure you'll know exactly which one I'm talking about: HE THREW HIS GUITAR LIKE 10FT IN THE AIR!

Both Latvia and Georgia snapped their NQ streaks! Both of them haven't qualified since 2016, and with that, the longest NQ streaks have snapped (Ireland was second I think, but that got snapped too. Feel free to correct me if I missed anything)

Lots of surprises, it was a very intense semi-final, which will lead to a more intense grand final.

Honestly, Latvia was a shock Q for me, as it was for a lot of people I bet. But again, in a year with high-energy songs, it will be good to have a song be our break.

BELGIUM NQ?! So, you know how that's my winner right? Right. I was pretty sure Mustii was as good as in. I for one loved the performance, AND HE DOESN'T QUALIFY?! Needless to say, shock NQ of the year, and likely biggest robbery this year imo.

I'd be foolish to note that my sister's winner (Armenia) did make it and it was an intense moment for both of us. We're good, don't worry. We won't let this affect our sisterhood.

My mom walked in to see the Netherlands perform...and saw the end (he did the VERY emotional outro for his parents which makes me tear up every time I think about it). We cried.

For some reason, I had seen word floating around a month or so ago that people were worried about Estonia qualifying? Needless to say don't worry about that; they made it...that was a fun performance (as in I was doing the dance!)!

As more of a call to action to wrap up: I'm not going to repeat myself. You all have probably seen the news of Italy's result leak AND might have seen the odds. Worst case scenario, I won't return next year (as may the contest...something the EBU brought upon themselves). I'll be revealing a 2nd tumblr page on Saturday no matter what happens, but keep that in mind. Hopefully, it won't turn that way, but figured I'd give you my side. If you read my statement you'll know where I stand.

[teawatchesesc]

greece and cyprus after submitting the most irrelevant ballads knowing they’ll get 12 points from each other anyways

[uc-beepboop]

^From polls 2,4,7,8, and 10

As I said in Semi 1, these were chosen because I tried my very best to separate Hayley’s characters but… she had three winners so unfortunately aster and Lottie are gonna have to compete against each other here.

Also, I tried to avoid arc 10 and arc 3 competition. The other poll has Bombyx Mori and Bishop Batters.

Best of luck to your choice.

This is so difficult to choose tho lemme be honest ajshdlabska

[jabbubab]

If we see one more unburnt piano this year I'm going to LOSE IT

[rhyperographer]

[lucisz39]

Eurovision Semi 2

I was at work through the Semi so here are some very late notes.

01- Denmark: Reiley — “Breaking My Heart”. I swear you're a better Eurovision country than this. The song is catchy I'll give it that. Reiley had shaky vocals and sang exclusively to the camera the entire time. There are tik tok personalities like Sam Rider and then there are ones like Reiley. One has some stage presence the other only can make it work staring straight into a camera. I'm not sorry he didn't make it.

Sidenote- Daði Freyr? Love that for us

02- Armenia: Brunette — “Future Lover”. Not one I was feeling but shes talented. After Reiley I'm glad she didn't keep direct eye contact with the camera the entire time. Happy she escaped the placement of death unscathed though. Good for her.

03- Romania: Theodor Andrei — “D. G. T. (Off and on)”. The first song of the night I had downloaded. In the same category as Portugal for me. On Stage the artist is a sledgehammer of charisma. Some of the solo promo performances were much better than the national final. He's a great singer but he needed to rework the staging not the song itself. I love this one but I'm not surprised it didn't make it

04- Estonia: Alika — “Bridges”. It's a very pretty song. Exactly the kind of song that would qualify. I love her costuming but other wise forgettable. 

05- Belgium: Gustaph — “Because of You”. Another song I downloaded but it's not one I listened to a ton. I was worried how this one would go down live. But it a lot of fun! I had a big smile the whole time. The backup singers were absolutely killing it. That's saying nothing of the dancer! Simple effective staging.

06-Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou — “Break A Broken Heart”- Yeah I didn't remember this one. It's catchy and I'm feeling it. I really like the staging with the water effect and the fog. The performer is Barefoot which always a good start (think it worked in his favor). Is it me or does it sound like Believer by Imagine Dragons? And with that I think I just talked myself out of liking it.

07- Iceland: Diljá — “Power”. I normally love Iceland in Eurovision.  I'm surprised this one didn't grow on me. She's a talented performer and is giving it everything she's got. But not a song for me.  I am little sad she didn't qualify. I want to see Iceland win one year and I hope we didn't lose our best chance in 2020 with "Think About Things"

08-Greece: Victor Vernicos — “What They Say”.  Oh my god he looks like a baby. Repeat after me "not a song for me" (I'll say that a lot) but I liked this one. Hes got good energy. That being said, I really do root for the young ones swinging for the fences. I was rooting for the kid but understand why he didn't make it. I hope he keeps going with music and possibly Eurovision.

09-Poland: Blanka — “Solo”. Why the fuck is this here. Look at least she sounds like she's improved. That being said, hope she comes in last. NGL I skipped ahead when we hit the dance break.

10-Slovenia: Joker Out — “Carpe Diem”. Ok this is my favorite song of the year. Was a bit scared they were going to change the language to English when they released that version. Happy to see that wasn't the case. This performance was so much fun. Gonna be devastated if these guys don't make top 10. I knew they made it before I watched the replay but even still I was so stressed till they were announced. I was watching the Finnish broadcast and their hosts also sounded EXTREMELY stressed about them not getting called right away.

11-Georgia: Iru — “Echo”. Not even going to lie. I'm conflicted about this one. I love the way it sounds huge and bombastic. Iru can certainly sing. Love the staging but wish some of the dancers from the music video came in. At the same time the lyrics lean closer to worship music than a self-love song to me. It makes my skin crawl and I don't like it.

12- San Marino: Piqued Jacks — “Like An Animal”. I'm almost embarrassed about how much I like this one. I listen to a lot of alt rock and indie rock. I was primed to like it. This is another of my favorites and was on heavy rotation on my drives home. It's fun and catchy. It both makes me smile and want to dance. But I mean it’s a fine song. The performance at the national final was way stronger than the semi. It took the front man a good 2 minutes to get it together and start selling his performance. In a different year, if the stars aligned it could have made it to the final and it would have been in the bottom. I'm not surprised it didn't make it, but I am a little sad. Come on guys it wasn't a ballad! That's gotta count for something.

13-Austria: Teya & Salena — “Who The Hell Is Edgar?”. I said it before and I'll say it again. These guys had me nervous. Love the song it's been on heavy rotation. But I only saw one live performance before this and it was a fairly shaky one. Not tonight though. All cylinders were firing. My only note is I'm sad they didn't use the old guys in suits from the music video as the dancers. Also, please note, I am in love and so very fucking queer.

14- Albania: Albina and Familja Kelmendi — “Duje”. Again a "not my thing" song;. Nothing but respect for it though. A very heartfelt song and real family affair. But! Whoever compared them to the Addams family, I'm never going to not think of that now.

15- Lithuania: Monika Linkyte — “Stay”. Ok you might be expecting me to say this is another "not my thing" song... But I really really love this one. There are like 2 ballads that got me this year. This is one of them. The  “ciūto tūto” hook is living in my head rent free. She's got a lovely voice and the emotion she puts into the song really sells it. It's a very heartfelt song and it makes me want to wrap her up in a hug.

16- Australia: Voyager — “Promise”. Ok remember what I said for Piqued Jacks. How I mostly listen to alt rock... Yeah I don't love this one. I'll take it over (most) most of the ballads but it's my least favorite out of all the rock leaning ones. It did get a download though! I will say out of everyone in this contest I felt like Voyager wants to be here the most. Australia wants to be in Eurovision. I would rather watch people who want to be here than people feeling eh about it. Please keep inviting Australia. I was going to be genuinely upset if they didn't make it to the final.

Bonus!

- The Drag Queens. Ok I agree with the consensus. How do I vote for them?

Side note: All the Big 5 (6) were downloaded.

-Spain. No words. I love this whole thing. It's dramatic and so very different from last years. I only wish they took more notes from the music video for the staging.

-Ukraine. Her name is Fashion. Not the staging I expected. I quite like it though. There is something very classy about this one as well.  

-UK. Ok first off. Who dressed this girl in Shein? The song? It's a girly bop and a good time. She's not the best singer but well I don't think the UK wanted her to be. Look they have had a coronation and Eurovsion in the same month. Let them have this.

Look Semi-1 was an all out brawl for spots. This one was the Snooze fest. Yet somehow this is the semi of disappointments for me. See y’all Saturday for the final. How much time do you think it’s gonna run over this year?

[jojosbizarreestopa]

I bet people on Twitter loved this semifinal

[duck7]

[ekhel01]

T20 World Cup 2024: India vs England, Semi Final 2

There is an air of mystery surrounding the semifinal between India and England in Georgetown. Initially meant for Trinidad, the match was later relocated to Guyana for reasons known only to the decision-makers. Adding to the confusion is the lack of a reserve day for this match.

[ochipi]

Poland you did not!!!

[lil-vibes]

these lovely designs are @dogiperson 's! thank you op for showing me the light that is narilamb yuri

[danikatze]

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✨Gale!!✨

[jabbubab]

Possess me daddy (Edgar Allen)

[medic-matchups]

SEMI-FINALS: PART I

[topaz-witch-tea]

Jing Yuan: Dan Heng, Ren and I are adopting a kid.

Yanqing: *Thinks he’s getting replaced and doing his best to smile* That’s great. Congratulations, General.

Dan Heng: [slamming adoption papers on the table]

Ren: It’s you, sign here