Eurovision 2008 Song of the Day
Czech Republic: Have Some Fun, Tereza Kerndlová
The most ridiculous video. Someone spent the budget on booze and poppers, it would seem, so everyone else decamped to a coffee shop and put the song on on the stereo whilst Tereza (the face of Maybelline New York) mimed along and served a few customers whilst she was at it. Efficient, at least. However, that dog is contravening EU hygiene regulations.
Czech Republic, eight points. République tchèque, huit points. Quite good.
Eurovision Legend of the Day
Switzerland: Ne partez pas sans moi, Céline Dion
From Dublin to Las Vegas and beyond, this early Céline number is outstanding. Reaching the very heights of Eurovision splendour, with effortless vocals, she does not miss a single note (even if she gets the words slightly wrong at the end, oops). This is one of the last proper old-style Eurovision songs that seriously stood a chance, before ridiculous metal-rock (I think it is called) monsters, and overwrought GREETINGS (who most certainly did not perform to Céline standards on the night) infiltrated the security barriers around the stage.
How Eurovision can save the UK
Get rid of Terry Wogan! Yes, a controversial one, but let’s admit the truth (and see if anyone is actually reading this). Wogan is not funny. He doesn’t actually like Eurovision. And, in essence, HE is responsible for this year’s UK entry. Most unforgivably, perhaps, he talks over the songs, including the UK’s entry last year, Scooch. This is just not on. (Although if it is as a result of the pints of Baileys, then I can maybe understand it, as my actions under the influence of drink – Kopparberg Pear or Mixed Fruit before they reduced the alcohol content to a pitiful 4%, if you’re going to the bar – would be comparable. Or much worse. Come to think of it, aquavit, vodka and whisky are all acceptable too). Perhaps it is time to hand over to Paddy O’Connell, commentating on this year’s semi-finals with an eyebrow raised just enough, but with an obvious love and, more importantly, respect, for the entries. Getting rid of Terry Wogan from the commentary box, and especially any future judging panels, can save the UK.
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I love how the Czech song is called Have Some Fun, and she proceeds to work throughout the video. Have Some Fun, Tereza love! Get out of the café! Live a little!