Nice People Thread No. 14, all Nice and Proper

vivatifosi

Generali wrote: »

It's been on TV over here for years. I suspect it's a bit of a gay niche (stereotyping horribly sorry) TBH. It's being trailed pretty hard and it's all over the buses.

I think if the Aussie entry gets into the finals and is seen to be in with a shout of winning it could be big. Aussies crave international recognition.

No worries... as you know, it's got a big gay niche following here too, so not really a surprise.

Australia is consistently running about fourth in the betting odds at the moment. Conchita Wurst was similarly placed last year, so you could be in for a happy surprise (if it's your bag that is!). It's behind Russia, Sweden and Italy.

It will be great if Australia gets 12 from the UK and Ireland, plus possibly Malta which tends to choose songs with a more British/American flavour, maybe Greece and Italy due to the diaspora. Could be a shock on the night.

Guy automatically got a pass to the finals as Australia is an invited guest. So he's already half way there.

Generali

vivatifosi wrote: »

Guy automatically got a pass to the finals as Australia is an invited guest. So he's already half way there.

In that case it'll be on the news tomorrow night and people will stay up to watch or at least PVR it. If he wins he'll be a national hero until Monday.

SingleSue

lemonjelly wrote: »

Nice coastal walk(s) would be top notch sir. As would nice scenic gardens, woods, forests or the like. Nice places to picnic. Recommended affordable fooderies. Any potential "experiences" one should have were one to visit there.

Said it a few times but we have countryside and seaside in one place plus a small amount of normal seaside stuff for families.

For example for walking, our prom - 3 miles (could be four), lovely views especially at the posher end which has Edwardian gardens to enjoy. Alongside the prom, is less formal than the posher end gardens where you can sit and enjoy the weather.

We also have the ferry end (there is actually a ferry there), you can walk all along the sea front from the docks right down to there (hell of a walk but enjoyable) where there is a lovely pub, gorgeous fresh seafood 'kiosk' and a couple of cafes (breakfasts are lovely) plus if the mood takes you, you can take a trip around the river or across it to Bawdsey.

If you don't want sea walks, there is also plenty of countryside to ramble along and a very quaint town centre.

Much to the younger members of the town's dismay, it is not as racey, or noisey, (or dirty), as Yarmouth, Southend etc.

I know it is further down in Suffolk but we are actually only an hour and 20 minutes from Yarmouth and so so much better.

vivatifosi

purch wrote: »

Shall we start a "Name 10 famous Belarussians" quiz ?

I googled "famous Belarusians". Even armed with a list of 'famous' people I'd only heard of two... Marc Chagall and Olga Korbut.

I'm much better on famous Georgians. I can name three off the top of my head... Stalin, Katie Melua and CK.

Generali

vivatifosi wrote: »

I googled "famous Belarusians". Even armed with a list of 'famous' people I'd only heard of two... Marc Chagall and Olga Korbut.

I'm much better on famous Georgians. I can name three off the top of my head... Stalin, Katie Melua and CK.

You missed Idi Amin. Belorussian as the day is long.

Wheezy_2

vivatifosi wrote: »

I'm much better on famous Georgians. I can name three off the top of my head... Stalin, Katie Melua and CK.

Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King, Julia Roberts, Hulk Hogan, Kanye West...

CKhalvashi

Wheezy wrote: »

Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King, Julia Roberts, Hulk Hogan, Kanye West...

Wrong Georgia

Wheezy_2

CKhalvashi wrote: »

Wrong Georgia

Oh.

vivatifosi wrote: »

I googled "famous Belarusians". Even armed with a list of 'famous' people I'd only heard of two... Marc Chagall and Olga Korbut.

I'm much better on famous Georgians. I can name three off the top of my head... Stalin, Katie Melua and CK.

I googled famous Georgians and I knew Katie Melua, Stalin, Shevardnadze the politician and Kinkladze the footballer. CK somehow is not listed. :question:

CKhalvashi

Wheezy wrote: »

Oh.




I googled famous Georgians and I knew Katie Melua, Stalin, Shevardnadze the politician and Kinkladze the footballer. CK somehow is not listed. :question:

Such a shame, isn't it? :cool:

kabayiri

vivatifosi wrote: »

Gen, as you're about... what's the current buzz in Australia about the Eurovision and having an Aussie entry? Are people getting into it? I think it will do well and will scoop up a hat full of points from the UK.

Shame it's a one-off. We could be the Greece and Cyprus of future years. Heaven knows we need douze points from somewhere. Especially this year.

I think I know our problem.

Somehow, you've got to cover all bases : do the punters want novelty ; male singers ; female singers ?

It's so hard to tell, but the following clip shows that people have tried to address this problem before

https://youtu.be/tqDUM8X7Qq0