tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post6413225013909683805..comments2023-12-18T22:52:40.987-05:00Comments on Poster Girl: There are times when the doubts get to mePoster Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07797812846936450135noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post-57413130155883700072011-02-21T17:03:57.456-05:002011-02-21T17:03:57.456-05:00I just can't figure out what I'd expect &q...I just can't figure out what I'd expect "Popular" to do as ESC, Laura and Damian. It's a big, energetic show, which I think would give it better chances than the past few years' entries. How high in the ranks would it go, though? I really agree with you, Damian, about Eric. I think he's become extra-frustrating to me because in theory he ticks off so many of the boxes of what I like in my popstars and yet something just seems to not connect with me.<br /><br />Ah, Paul, it's good to see someone else who didn't despise the Playtones! Don't get me wrong--they're no favorite of mine and the singer doesn't really charm on stage--but I think they were better than most commentators gave them credit for being. You know, two and a half/three stars instead of one :)<br /><br />Hey, EE! It's fantastic to hear from you. I really hope I'm won over by Sanna--she is totally lovely and I like the people who wrote the song, too. Maybe next time through it will click for me.<br /><br />I expected the staging to be much more effective than it was based on the rehearsal footage. Something--not just Sanna's styling--felt like it was lost from then (when I thought it worked well) to the actual performance. In the event she did make it to Eurovision, they'd have to change it--there's too much distance or aloofness to it, which has hurt Swedish performers in the past.Poster Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797812846936450135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post-26009724282758080222011-02-20T21:21:47.283-05:002011-02-20T21:21:47.283-05:00Really sorry to hear you're not a fan of Sanna...Really sorry to hear you're not a fan of Sanna's entry this year. It's been on constant repeat in this little corner of the UK; in fact, it's almost attained Hero proportions for me, which is saying something.<br /><br />I can't see it winning either, though, but I wouldn't put a top four placing out of its reach. I have to say, however, that I find the staging of it quite strange. I just don't get the revolving fruit bowl, and the trick with the dancers at the end is a bit disturbing to my eyes.eurovisionessexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post-31916456339526804212011-02-20T07:51:12.568-05:002011-02-20T07:51:12.568-05:00I have to say I was won over by the playtones, and...I have to say I was won over by the playtones, and slightly disappointed with Shirley's Angels. however, i'm absolutely smitten with eric and his latest single... i'd love to see more of this pop in the UK, heck, I'd even like Simon Curtis to get a bit more cheerful and do something as dancetastic as this :PMyfizzypophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947668142001550049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post-7714317171939904602011-02-20T07:20:26.815-05:002011-02-20T07:20:26.815-05:00I'm completely with you PG and Laura. The prob...I'm completely with you PG and Laura. The problem is that song isn't near as good as Hero or Hope and Glory and Eric in my opinion is not as unique and independent artist as Måns, Darin, Danny or other well-established Swedish boys-stars. He's got well-produced pack of choreography, image, show and PR but it's just not as good as we use to get from Swedish pop-music that's why we're not satisfied.<br />"Popular" can be local phenomenon but bringing it to Eurovision, is this show as good as Sakis or Svetlana did? Can Kempe-pop be interesting for international voters as much as it is for us MF-fans when previous attempts on Eurovision have failed? I've got a big doubts.Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521977616578475558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30794625.post-37777782419520435172011-02-19T18:36:57.614-05:002011-02-19T18:36:57.614-05:00You made some really good points here I think. It...You made some really good points here I think. It was a pretty underwhelming week, and I'm totally disappointed for Sebastian, but admitting he's had better songs though. Whilst watching "Popular" I got that feeling that we were possibly watching the winner of MF, yet it's a long, long way from a Eurovision winner. There's something so....old fashioned about it. I'd love to be wrong, as another Swedish win is long overdue, but it tries just a little too hard.Laura (EuropeCrazy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00049762365144495234noreply@blogger.com