Charlie StrossFeb 17
Oh boy, this year the UK is—surreally—entering Sam Battle, aka Look Mum No Computer, as their contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest. Yes, it's *that* Sam, who built the Furby Organ.
Show threadwoe2youFeb 17
@cstross I am now interested in Eurovision for the first time ever.
Show threadAral Balkan
@woe2you @cstross It’s also a pro-genocide event so there’s lots to look forward to.
Feb 18 at 8:31amWeb
Show threadwoe2youFeb 18
@aral @cstross Really? Ugh. I can give it a miss, then.
Show threadAral BalkanFeb 18

@woe2you @cstross https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/europe/eurovision-israel-participation-vote-intl

https://sinnfein.ie/news/rte-decision-to-boycott-eurovision-the-correct-and-principled-one-in-face-of-israels-ongoing-genocide-joanna-byrne-td/

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced their withdrawals Thursday from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided that Israel will be allowed to compete.

CNN
Show threadwoe2youFeb 18
@aral @cstross Ta. I won't be clearing that filter, then.