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Special Event: Live Stream: The Grand Final (2022 Eurovision Song Contest)

Cookies baked, scorecards printed, wine picked, nap taken (or rather, attempted). Bring on Eurovision!

Also sad about Georgia (and Denmark), but there's always at least one song I like that doesn't make it to the Grand Final, and the overall slate this year has been strong.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 11:22 AM on May 14, 2022

Laura's coat is so sparkly, I love it.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:14 PM on May 14, 2022

The Czech song is growing on me. They did a great job.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:21 PM on May 14, 2022

I thought the dancers were just really sweaty at first, but it looks like the shininess of their skin is intentional.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:24 PM on May 14, 2022

Portugal is still one of my faves. The bridge is a little weak, but otherwise, I love it. All the little smartphone lights from the audience really add to the performance, too.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:28 PM on May 14, 2022

That last "JEZEBELLLL" at the end!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:33 PM on May 14, 2022

Switzerland's song sounds like a reject from an old Disney movie.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:37 PM on May 14, 2022

So that's what's missing from my fruit salad today!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:46 PM on May 14, 2022

I didn't notice the Armenian singer's necklace during the semis, but it's cute.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:48 PM on May 14, 2022

Yes, I loved that she was performing in pajamas!

"Before that wolf eats my grandma, I will sing in pajamas"
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:54 PM on May 14, 2022

This is probably the best of the Sad Boy Ballads, but like PearlRose, I'm a big fan of "Soldi". Very good all around.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:00 PM on May 14, 2022

Spain was so good, that's all.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:05 PM on May 14, 2022

Ukraine isn't my favorite, but it's up there, and if it means more quality hip hop in future Eurovisions, I'm all for them winning.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:09 PM on May 14, 2022

Another sad boy ballad?
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:14 PM on May 14, 2022

Oh god I needed therapy after last year's performance from Germany. Nowhere to go but up.

Germany's is kind of bland, but it's so much better than last year's.

I had blocked that out of my memory until now, oh no.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:16 PM on May 14, 2022

Lithuania definitely has it going on in the makeup, hair, and dress combo. The song is nice too, a smoky retro number.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:20 PM on May 14, 2022

Azerbaijan had a little laugh(? sniffle?) towards the end of the song. I assumed it was a flub in the semis, but it was done again here, so it seems to have been intentional?
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:26 PM on May 14, 2022

MetaFilter: There's always a discount on sad boy ballads.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:30 PM on May 14, 2022

Yeaaah, Greece's song isn't the most uplifting. Might be time for a break myself.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:33 PM on May 14, 2022

A Twitter bud described Iceland as a "cozy Autumn blanket", which really fits. Still like 'em.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:41 PM on May 14, 2022

Sad boy yes, but that costume is fantastic.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:53 PM on May 14, 2022

Guitar solo out of nowhere! I was somewhat lukewarm on the song until that moment.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:01 PM on May 14, 2022

I want to see what the Belgian singer can do with Poland's song. It would be so much better.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:05 PM on May 14, 2022

Serbia: Peak Eurovision
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:11 PM on May 14, 2022

Happy boy ballad! Love the spaghetti western vibe. It's rather fitting for a Eurovision hosted in Italy.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:13 PM on May 14, 2022

I can't vote, but my favorites were Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, and Estonia. There were a lot of others I liked as well, including one or two of the sad boy ballads.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:18 PM on May 14, 2022

Yeah, really enjoying this new song. I wish Maneskin was this good when they were on SNL.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:26 PM on May 14, 2022

Context for the "don't get too close to the table" comment
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:29 PM on May 14, 2022

Nope, it's just the jury votes. Public votes will follow afterward.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:06 PM on May 14, 2022

Can't believe the UK is in the lead.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:09 PM on May 14, 2022

Grangousier: as someone originally from the UK, I'm with you, it's weird.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:12 PM on May 14, 2022

Mystified by all these votes for Greece (other than from Cyprus, of course).
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:23 PM on May 14, 2022

Omigod, France gave UK 12 points!!!!

My pocket of UK Twitter was in shock when that happened.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:30 PM on May 14, 2022

They did! What a shock.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:41 PM on May 14, 2022

Surprising public vote for Australia. Just two points!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 3:52 PM on May 14, 2022

Congrats Ukraine!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 4:02 PM on May 14, 2022

Thanks for another fun thread, everyone!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 4:17 PM on May 14, 2022

Special Event: Live Stream: Semifinal 2 (2022 Eurovision Song Contest)

Serbia: what did I just watch o_O;
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:21 PM on May 12, 2022

Georgia is totally my jam. Some of the funkiest stuff I've ever heard in a Eurovision.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:29 PM on May 12, 2022

Malta performed well. Though the song is unoriginal, it's fine, like PearlRose said. Would not be surprised if it gets into the Grand Final.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:34 PM on May 12, 2022

I liked Australia's costuming and staging. The song isn't to my taste, but it's decent.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:47 PM on May 12, 2022

Okay, I was not expecting this sort of entry from Ireland, though it's cool that it still sounds distinctively Irish in spots. Quite good.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 12:55 PM on May 12, 2022

Estonia was a nice surprise. I was wary of this song going in, but it just kept getting better. I kind of want it to win the whole thing now.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:03 PM on May 12, 2022

Poland's song is good, but could be great with a less nasal singer.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:15 PM on May 12, 2022

Solid ballad from Montenegro. The camera work was pretty odd at times, though, what with the extreme closeups and shots that were mostly of the audience.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2022

Belgium was wonderful. Great singer with a lot of range, great song, great performance.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:23 PM on May 12, 2022

I liked a lot in this semi! My favorites were Georgia, Estonia, and Belgium, but I also really liked Finland, Israel, Serbia, Australia, Montenegro, and Czech Republic. Excited to see how the vote goes.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:33 PM on May 12, 2022

Good to see Il Volo again!
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 1:54 PM on May 12, 2022

Two out of three isn't bad.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 2:12 PM on May 12, 2022

primroses: It's a nostalgia thing that's been going on for a couple of years now.
posted to FanFare by May Kasahara at 8:28 AM on May 13, 2022