Don't beat yourself up, this was a team effort. I posted this approximately 10 seconds before LA hit the final homer 😅

NOT LIKE THAT WHAT THE FUCK

They have made their mind up and this is consistent:

Deport immigrants who don't speak English
+ Make sure as many immigrants as possible don't speak English
= Deport as many immigrants as possible

Make this as clear as possible because suggesting this isn't clear helps them keep benefit of doubt

Investment is also tough but I'm fiercely for sustainability so I'm almost glad to avoid investors who are difficult/flaky/demanding in negotiations. I know I'm in the minority here but I'd absolutely rather be Cambridge than Reading, I'd honestly rather have a few spotty decisions than a chancer

There appears to have been two types of voter:

20 votes for Israel
or
3 votes for Portugal, 1 vote for Armenia, 1 vote for Switzerland and 1 vote for Iceland (my real votes)

And those two types can't coexist.

Eh, it's tough. It's incredibly difficult to vote *against* a song, because if you're anti-Israel, you're
a) Less likely to watch or spend money to vote
and
b) Less clear in target. Voting for another country isn't an obvious anti-Israeli action and that vote is split across 24 other songs

Genuinely didn't know the answer so looked it up, seems it's "tradition" but discretionary to the EBU, but interestingly apparently SBS have at least in the past had a formal agreement with RÚV to host in Iceland for an Australia win

Weird one but I've always assumed it to be First Refusal rather than Contractual Obligation. Suppose they need to guarantee someone does it

I don't like being unnecessarily rude about some artists, but I don't think it's unfair to say no damage done? Decent 3 for TV ratings without too much silliness in the competition

I had predicted Azerbaijan Q over Portugal before the weak performance, so I'm absolutely over the moon for the Napa boys, it's my No.1 song this year.

Other big one is Switzerland in contention? I've gone back and forth but with final polish on vocals (and working cameras) surely that kills Jury?

No ❤️

I've definitely felt guilt before at doing this, but it's not taking any resources away from other Neurodivergent people, it's always okay to help yourself in the same way you would another.
Sorry for the waffle, didn't realise this was something I wanted off my chest before I started typing 😅