Johnny Unger
@johnnyunger.bsky.social
he/him, linguist, critical discourse analyst, tea anarchist extraordinaire, dadcore, vegan, foodie, ❄️, dad, intersectional feminist, D&D nerd (not necessarily in that order)
Latest publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poetic.2023.101825
Latest publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poetic.2023.101825
Attending the ADDA conference in Tilburg - just remembered how I used to live-tweet conference talks in the olden days when Twitter wasn’t a cesspit yet… anyway, I won’t live-post through @carotagg.bsky.social’s talk on Device attending - feels too meta! 🤣
May 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Attending the ADDA conference in Tilburg - just remembered how I used to live-tweet conference talks in the olden days when Twitter wasn’t a cesspit yet… anyway, I won’t live-post through @carotagg.bsky.social’s talk on Device attending - feels too meta! 🤣
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This article helped me understand how the fact that Eurovision is a product of the EBU puts Eurovision in a bind. I think they can't let this continue, but it did make me realize it's more complex than I thought. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think | Chris West
The war in Gaza means the European Broadcasting Union is risking its liberal reputation, but to ban Israel would be to undermine the organisation’s fundamental purpose, says author Chris West
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This article helped me understand how the fact that Eurovision is a product of the EBU puts Eurovision in a bind. I think they can't let this continue, but it did make me realize it's more complex than I thought. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Albania’s entry feels like it should finish with the words “Thank you, Daddy”! #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Albania’s entry feels like it should finish with the words “Thank you, Daddy”! #Eurovision
San Marino: the song everyone would dance to at your auntie’s 3rd wedding #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
San Marino: the song everyone would dance to at your auntie’s 3rd wedding #Eurovision
Denmark will loo-oo-oo-ose #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Denmark will loo-oo-oo-ose #Eurovision
Portugal. Good thing I set my alarm for 3 minutes from the start of the song 🥱 #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Portugal. Good thing I set my alarm for 3 minutes from the start of the song 🥱 #Eurovision
I’m still confused about what Malta’s entry has to do with a 18th-Century German philosopher #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’m still confused about what Malta’s entry has to do with a 18th-Century German philosopher #Eurovision
Switzerland definitely doesn’t want to win again this year #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Switzerland definitely doesn’t want to win again this year #Eurovision
Armenia know their audience #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Armenia know their audience #Eurovision
Germany’s song is what happens when music producers like Nena and watched lots of MTV in the 90s #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Germany’s song is what happens when music producers like Nena and watched lots of MTV in the 90s #Eurovision
Poland wins “Most dull song following a somewhat exciting opening” #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Poland wins “Most dull song following a somewhat exciting opening” #Eurovision
Italy’s piano is almost as long as this song seems #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Italy’s piano is almost as long as this song seems #Eurovision
Finland’s entry seems appropriate for the 69th #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Finland’s entry seems appropriate for the 69th #Eurovision
I’m sure when I visit the Netherlands next week people will be singing this in the streets #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I’m sure when I visit the Netherlands next week people will be singing this in the streets #eurovision
Latvia’s entry really does not make me want to visit Latvia #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Latvia’s entry really does not make me want to visit Latvia #eurovision
Iceland are just so excited! And so glittery! And so excited! #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Iceland are just so excited! And so glittery! And so excited! #eurovision
Just got off the phone to Disney and they’re suing #UK #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Just got off the phone to Disney and they’re suing #UK #eurovision
Ukraine was psychadelic. Not sure that made up for the song though #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ukraine was psychadelic. Not sure that made up for the song though #eurovision
Spain calling herself melody was a brave choice, given the song… #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Spain calling herself melody was a brave choice, given the song… #eurovision
Lithuania’s singer looks like he’s died and gone to heaven on stage. Or maybe just died on stage? #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Lithuania’s singer looks like he’s died and gone to heaven on stage. Or maybe just died on stage? #eurovision
Time for a watermelon break #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Time for a watermelon break #eurovision
“Winners Cafe” seems a bit optimistic on Estonia’s part. The dancing is amazing though #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“Winners Cafe” seems a bit optimistic on Estonia’s part. The dancing is amazing though #eurovision
Luxembourg is taking the p*ss… everyone else has to do their own dancing! #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Luxembourg is taking the p*ss… everyone else has to do their own dancing! #eurovision