Last night Europe was huddled around their television sets watching the finally of The Eurovision Song Contest, crossing their fingers for their own country to win, or at least a neighboring country. It’s usually a love hate relationship; there are die hard fans of the competition and then there are people who think it’s a joke. Either way it is an acquired taste. One of my favorite parts is following Twitter #Eurovision2013 and reading the comments and reactions.
Last year I wrote all about the Eurovision contest, recap or learn all about it for the first time by clicking this link: Sweden Wins Eurovision AGAIN! A History Starting With ABBA
This year The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Sweden because of Loreen’s powerful hit, “Euphoria.” Hosting Eurovision is a big deal; bringing in thousands of tourists and being able to show off your country to the world.
Instead of telling you about all 26 finalists (or even highlighting them all) I want to show you my favorite part of the show, which was an intermission song called, “Swedish Smörgåsbord” performed by the host, Petra Mede, singing all about every (true) Swedish stereotype and characteristic that exists. It’s hilariously accurate and paints a great picture of Sweden and the Swedes. (Read the lyrics HERE) It really is a must watch:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29tZAqJKtxs]
Sweden has been getting a lot of credit for putting together a great show this year, with special attention to this song, calling it a “Show Stopper” and that the host “Steals the Show” with a disappointment that you can’t vote for intermission songs.
Sweden’s entry unfortunately came in 14th place:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBUJ0u7ZVaE&w=560&h=315]
However, our neighboring country, DENMARK, won by 50 points!:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k59E7T0H-Us&w=560&h=315]
So, next year Eurovision will still be right around the corner, in Copenhagen.