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Speaking of Soviet...

Tonight's Eurovision will have Ukraine doing a grim song called "1944", harking back to Soviet persecution of Crimean Tatars at the end of World War II.

“When strangers are coming, they come to your house, they kill you all and say, ‘we’re not guilty, not guilty.'”

The song is not just political, Jamala (the singer) told that lyrics were inspired by the experiences of her great-grandmother, who was one of the quarter million Crimean Tatars deported during that time.

Though she said that the song is not about modern Crimean politics, she also said in an interview with Radio Free Europe that her song is also not just about the past. “Now the Crimean Tatars are on occupied territory,” said Jamala, “and it is very hard for them. They are under tremendous pressure.”
Russian diplomats have tried to stop this song.

I know lot of people care sh*t about Eurovision out here, but I always see it as some form of entertainment. This time, with such a song, it becomes more interesting (dare I even say serious!) to me. The song is estimated to do well. And... tadaaa, so is the Russian song. So, we can expect nada votes from Russia for "1944", and probably many from Poland and some Baltic states.
 
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I've heard about this. There has been campaigns to support Jamala here. There was a memorial event for the Soviet persecution of Crimean Tatars in Ankara recently.

As a Crimean Tatar myself, I fully support the stance. My great grandfather wasn't a part of the 40s persecution but he fled Crimea in 20s and moved across the Black Sea during the 1921 famine.
 
Awesome. Didn't watch the programme but I heard the Ukraine song even had a Turkish verse on it. Retarded nationalists here didn't pass on the chance to throw shit at the singer despite her doing a song that memorized the struggle of a Turkic people, simply because her father (or mother, not sure) is Armenian. So dumb.

It's quite amusing to read the reactions from pissed off Russians. If there's any nation that can beat Turks at their own game of chauvinism, it's the Russians.
 
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If Iron Maiden opened a seafood restaurant, the menu would look something like this:

  • Holy Smoked Salmon
  • The Crabvoyant
  • 2 Minutes to Monkfish
  • Catfish of the Damned
  • Eel Dorado
  • Can I Play with Mackerel
  • Mother of Mahi
  • Floundereal
  • Be Squid or Be Dead
  • Lobster Strikes Twice
  • Charlotte the Halibut
  • Empire of the Clams
  • Phantom of the Oysters
  • Face in the Shrimp
  • These Cockles Don't Run
  • Bring Your Daughter...to the Snapper
  • Don't Look to the Eyes of a Scallop
 
There's only one problem with the song Deja Vu. The chorus is too short. By the time I'm getting into "feel like I've been here before", it's already over. And it's only in the song twice and far apart. Still an amazing song.
 
Leaving all political agendas aside, the Ukrainian song on Eurovision was meh at best. <_< Bulgaria came forth, which is our best performance ever.
 
MrKnickerbocker said:
If Iron Maiden opened a seafood restaurant, the menu would look something like this:

  • Holy Smoked Salmon
  • The Crabvoyant
  • 2 Minutes to Monkfish
  • Catfish of the Damned
  • Eel Dorado
  • Can I Play with Mackerel
  • Mother of Mahi
  • Floundereal
  • Be Squid or Be Dead
  • Lobster Strikes Twice
  • Charlotte the Halibut
  • Empire of the Clams
  • Phantom of the Oysters
  • Face in the Shrimp
  • These Cockles Don't Run
  • Bring Your Daughter...to the Snapper
  • Don't Look to the Eyes of a Scallop
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Strangely enough, I recently came to the conclusion that their newest album was fish-inspired.

The Book of Sole:
1. If a Turbot Tea Should Fail
2. Speed of Pike
3. The Great White Unknown
4. The Rudd and the Sprat
5. When the River Shark Runs Deep
6. The Book of Sole
7. Death or Dory
8. Shadows of the Blenny
9. Tears of a Clownfish
10. The Man of Minnows
11. Empire of the Trout

ps can't believe you forgot 'Fear of the Shark'.
 
I'm quoting what my sister said about the wonderful and magical night we had.
Today Andrew and I brought our dog, Sasha, to my parents house for dinner and a bonfire. Sasha is a big, loud, hyper german shepherd. Out of no where, my brother Ben (for those of you who don't know, he has autism and is nonverbal) started to show interest in Sasha. This is completely out of the norm for Ben, we all thought he would stay as far away as possible. For the rest of the evening, he stared in awe at her and would slowly try and get close to pet her. Even though he would get scared by her barks he continued to follow and watch her. Then suddenly, he sat on the ground with us very close and continued to watch her. I dont think he has ever in his life just sat in the grass with the family. The entire time, very happy and calm. Ben is usually doing his own thing showing no interest in what we are all doing. This may seem like no big deal but it was truly amazing and such an awesome experience. I hope next time we bring Sasha over he's just as happy to see her but if not I'm so glad he was tonight. I love you Ben, I am so thankful to be your big sister. What a great way to end the weekend. Thanks for the pictures dad.
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