Eurovision 2006, I guess

I suppose I should say something about Eurovision 2006 since I've done two lead-up posts of press conference statements (here and here), and now there are all these Finns and Icelanders hanging out here. If traffic in English is any indicator, I'd be placing my money on Iceland's Sylvia Night or Finland's Lordi. They are, however, also the two boffo characters in the competition.

Today is the semifinal of Eurovision 2006. You can sing along here by webcast, and get other information. Did you know that ABBA's "Waterloo" was voted best Eurovision song ever? I didn't either. Now I do, and I'm filing that information away. I used to ice skate to that song when I was a kid; that and "Dancing Queen" (no comment). An ice rink in Bangkok - the only one there at the time - with a Thai dj who loved ABBA. I would hold hands with the lovely Michelle while she skated backwards. Young love... Anyway....

Go to Eurovision 2006! It's Super!

UPDATE:

Eliminating the US and the UK from the competition (they're always about like that), Finland is still in the lead, although Sweden has moved up in the past hour and is breathing down Finland's cold backside. Norway has also moved up, while Iceland has dropped a spot. Lithuania is making a late run. Who will win Eurovision Phronesisaical 2006?

UPDATE 2 (7:35):

Wow, it's a free-for-all with Finland and Sweden battling it out. Or, shall I say, lording it over the competition? Iceland's Sylviaaaa Nightttt didn't make it to the finals. The finals will be less glorious and splendid as a result. And apparently uglier.