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Eurovision voting and public opinion

Discussion on Eurovision Voting Patterns and Popularity

Behnam ยท 2026-05-21 17:56:14 to 2026-05-21 18:02:51

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Summary

Behnam and Aurimas discuss the voting patterns in Eurovision, noting how some countries like Greece and Cyprus consistently give each other high points. They mention the importance of public votes over neighborly voting and highlight specific countries like Ukraine, Israel, Bulgaria, and the UK in terms of points received and population size. They also reminisce about Alexander Rybak's 2009 winning song 'Fairytale' and its popularity.

Facts

  • UK entry not watched by some
  • Justin Bieber is Canadian
  • Contest fairness is debated
  • Greece and Cyprus often give each other 12 points.
  • Public votes count more than neighborly voting.
  • Israel and Bulgaria received significant cheers and points.
  • The UK has a large population but received very few points.
  • Alexander Rybak won Eurovision in 2009 with the song 'Fairytale'.

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Issues

  • Potential embarrassment if a contestant didn't win