Michael

They have made their mind up and this is consistent:

Deport immigrants who don't speak English
+ Make sure as many immigrants as possible don't speak English
= Deport as many immigrants as possible

Make this as clear as possible because suggesting this isn't clear helps them keep benefit of doubt

Pound for pound, Annie's Song by John Denver might be the best written song of all time, but that's mostly because there's almost no writing to it

Investment is also tough but I'm fiercely for sustainability so I'm almost glad to avoid investors who are difficult/flaky/demanding in negotiations. I know I'm in the minority here but I'd absolutely rather be Cambridge than Reading, I'd honestly rather have a few spotty decisions than a chancer

Rough one to take tbh, don't know if we're hiring above our weight class or we've been swooned by a series of smooth talkers who can't back up the ability/loyalty they promise. #pafc

Was planning on live-skeeting for #Eurovision this year but I appear to have had a few drinks and this is all I did

There appears to have been two types of voter:

20 votes for Israel
or
3 votes for Portugal, 1 vote for Armenia, 1 vote for Switzerland and 1 vote for Iceland (my real votes)

And those two types can't coexist.

My prevailing thought is that 20 votes is an insane amount.

Not a perfect system, but I'd support 5 votes each, no more than 1 vote for a single country.

Eh, it's tough. It's incredibly difficult to vote *against* a song, because if you're anti-Israel, you're
a) Less likely to watch or spend money to vote
and
b) Less clear in target. Voting for another country isn't an obvious anti-Israeli action and that vote is split across 24 other songs

Who up Parging they shit #Eurovision

Genuinely didn't know the answer so looked it up, seems it's "tradition" but discretionary to the EBU, but interestingly apparently SBS have at least in the past had a formal agreement with RÚV to host in Iceland for an Australia win

Weird one but I've always assumed it to be First Refusal rather than Contractual Obligation. Suppose they need to guarantee someone does it

a man in a blue jacket sits in a stadium watching a soccer game Alt: Neil Warnock squaring up to a TV camera, doing an impression of the lad from Ziferblat qualifying tonight

Also, #Ukraine #Eurovision

Portugal just be turning up, serving absolute class and then asking 'oh is this a song contest?'

And repeat next year.

I don't like being unnecessarily rude about some artists, but I don't think it's unfair to say no damage done? Decent 3 for TV ratings without too much silliness in the competition

I had predicted Azerbaijan Q over Portugal before the weak performance, so I'm absolutely over the moon for the Napa boys, it's my No.1 song this year.

Other big one is Switzerland in contention? I've gone back and forth but with final polish on vocals (and working cameras) surely that kills Jury?

For various reasons I've been super disconnected from online Eurovision """discourse""" this year but those qualis went exactly how I expected? I'm kinda shocked learning tonight that Belgium has been a fan favourite and high in the odds???

Is Poison Cake the first ever Gen Alpha #Eurovision entry?

I agree with all of this strongly, but having said that, my country does none of this and I drive a Ford Fiesta

No ❤️

I've definitely felt guilt before at doing this, but it's not taking any resources away from other Neurodivergent people, it's always okay to help yourself in the same way you would another.
Sorry for the waffle, didn't realise this was something I wanted off my chest before I started typing 😅

If you're struggling at a loud event, if an Autistic friend said "I'm gonna step outside and have a breather in the quiet, is that alright?" and you would say "Yeah of course!", then there's nothing wrong with doing it for yourself.
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Even further to that, it sounds peculiar but at times you're finding things difficult, ask yourself "What accommodations would I offer to a friend with (diagnosed) Autism?", then give yourself that accomodation!
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You can still buy and use ear protection, you can still use quiet and sensory spaces, you can still go to shops during quiet hours, you can spend 4 hours stuck in morbid curiosity and mild amazement at r/Autism: if it helps you then that's all the justification it needs!
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I've recently got an (adult) diagnosis of ADHD but not (yet) an Autism diagnosis and tbh, something I wish I'd learnt earlier is that it's absolutely still possible and actually important to access resources that will help you, even if they're labelled as "for Autism"
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Hi Ho Silver Lining is everything Sweet Caroline wishes it was

Unfortunately Toulouse's 2nd XV is still a Top 3/4 team in France (and I reckon their 3rd would avoid relegation in Top14) 😅

Regardless the Chaban will be fucking bouncing, up the bastard Bordelais boys 💪

Right, I'm tired of ignoring it because we've all been thinking it:

Alcohol is Free by Koza Mostra is a genuine masterpiece and would win #ESC2025 comfortably.

The cowbell middle-8 into the scream for the final chorus is euphoric, aged like fine wine

#Eurovision #ESC #WhyIsAlcoholNoLongerFree

This is MY national anthem

youtu.be/2BG4V93NnOg?...

He is very fun to watch, but that might be me just watching the light reflect off his insanely bald head like a cat to a laser pen

For me, it was initially an overreaction to a weak NF performance which morphed into a realisation that it's really not my style. Too cold and distant for me, lyrics are jarring and not the type of vocals I vibe too hard with