Eurovision 2007 Finals

Nothing exemplifies European entertainment better than the Eurovision song contest. Ironically, most of the acts can’t sing. If anything, the competition is more of an talent show with the performance serving as the main entree with the vocals pushed to a side dish. With that being said, for those of you who couldn't watch the marathon program on-line or via satellite, here’s what’s worth repeating:

Bosnia – Opens the show but puts me to sleep
Spain – They give boy bands a bad name
Belarus – Lady “wall crawlers” help
Greece – Gay, gay, gay
Sweden – It’s Beatles meet Beetlejuice
France – Running Frenchman with black boas
Russia – My favorite three angry, moustache free Russia ladies
Serbia – Who knew Hiro from Heroes could sing?
Ukraine – Flamboyant tin men
UK – Flight attendants performing at Disneyland
Bulgaria – Screeching drummer
Turkey – Dancing Oompa Loompa

I originally thought Russia should win as the song is quite catchy. But realizing there's more to the competition than singing, I believed the winner would be Verka Serduchka from the Ukraine with their entry Dancing Lasha Tumbai. Talk about entertaining. Check them out below.



Halfway through the country roll call where each one identifies who receives their points Serbia took the lead with Ukraine and Bulgaria following close behind. The bottom with no points? It wasn't a surprise. Check out the video below.



And the winner? I was close as Ukraine stole #2 and Russia drew #3, but the victor is "Hiro" from the Ukraine (or rather Marija Serifovic with Moltiva). Check her out below.