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sydthebeat

pickarooney wrote: »

It isn't though, or anything like it.

its not that far off

nil point is "point nul" isnt it

thomond2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibc8aqzzPy8

Former Former Former

hold my beer wrote: »

I think it comes from the French points giver, speaking in English in years gone by, and their pronunciation sounding half English half French.

Nah they never announced zero points for anyone. Imagine how long it would take if they did.

I don't know where it arose, but I don't think any Eurovision announcer ever actually said 'nul points'. Some tabloid headline is my guess.

awec

Former Former Former wrote: »

Nah they never announced zero points for anyone. Imagine how long it would take if they did.

I don't know where it arose, but I don't think any Eurovision announcer ever actually said 'nul points'. Some tabloid headline is my guess.

Big fan of Eurovision FFF?

Former Former Former

awec wrote: »

Big fan of Eurovision FFF?

Love it.

It combines my main passions of flamboyant theatrics and virulent xenophobia.

Imagine Nigel Farage performing in an amateur production of The Birdcage - that was me on Saturday night.

[Deleted User]

awec wrote: »

Big fan of Eurovision FFF?

I heard he lies awake at night wishing he could be Moldovan sax guy.

OldRio

Former Former Former wrote: »

Imagine Nigel Farage performing in an amateur production of The Birdcage - that was me on Saturday night.

That's very very good . I doff my cap.

hold my beer

Former Former Former wrote: »

Nah they never announced zero points for anyone. Imagine how long it would take if they did.

I don't know where it arose, but I don't think any Eurovision announcer ever actually said 'nul points'. Some tabloid headline is my guess.

It was Eurovsion related but back in the 70s, though not known/confirmed if it was actually read out that way or came into being outside of the show.

https://wordhistories.net/2017/01/10/nul-points/

prawnsambo

Former Former Former wrote: »

Love it.

It combines my main passions of flamboyant theatrics and virulent xenophobia.

Imagine Nigel Farage performing in an amateur production of The Birdcage - that was me on Saturday night.

If you like the Eurovision, you'll love this thread. For those not interested, this guy breaks down what exactly makes for a winning song from a musical standpoint.

pickarooney

sydthebeat wrote: »

its not that far off

nil point is "point nul" isnt it

No, it's 'zéro points' but it's not even as though the announcers give out 0 points to anyone, they just don't mention the countries that don't score.

Do people say 'nil point' in English rather than 'no points' or 'zero points' ?

swiwi_

pickarooney wrote: »

No, it's 'zéro points' but it's not even as though the announcers give out 0 points to anyone, they just don't mention the countries that don't score.

Do people say 'nil point' in English rather than 'no points' or 'zero points' ?

Grammar nerd alert. It’s zéro point. Singular in French.

Neil3030

The winning song was not very Eurovision either, I thought. It looked like an Italian Village People tribute act covering something from early Stone Temple Pilots. Not saying you don't get these discordant atrocities frequently in the competition (hell, it's why I watch it whenever I can), but they rarely ever get into double digit points.

hahashake

Do Eurovision artists get any commercial traction after Eurovision? Obviously ABBA, but it seems that in the last 15-20 years they are mostly novelty acts that quickly fade into obscurity.

As a self-contained show, I understand the appeal, but I also completely understand why a serious artist/band would not want to associated with it.

stephen_n

Former Former Former wrote: »

Nah they never announced zero points for anyone. Imagine how long it would take if they did.

I don't know where it arose, but I don't think any Eurovision announcer ever actually said 'nul points'. Some tabloid headline is my guess.

From Wikipedia

The first zero points in Eurovision were scored in 1962, under a new voting system. When a country finishes with a score of zero, it is often referred to in English-language media as nul points or nil points, albeit incorrectly. Grammatical French for "no points" is pas de points or zéro point, but none of these phrases are used in the contest; before 2016's voting overhaul, no-point scores were not announced by the presenters. Following the change in the voting system, a country receiving no points from the public voting is announced as receiving "zero points".[23]

stephen_n

hahashake wrote: »

Do Eurovision artists get any commercial traction after Eurovision? Obviously ABBA, but it seems that in the last 15-20 years they are mostly novelty acts that quickly fade into obscurity.

As a self-contained show, I understand the appeal, but I also completely understand why a serious artist/band would not want to associated with it.

To a certain degree we are still stuck with Jedward and they didn’t even win it!

dregin

hahashake wrote: »

Do Eurovision artists get any commercial traction after Eurovision? Obviously ABBA, but it seems that in the last 15-20 years they are mostly novelty acts that quickly fade into obscurity.

As a self-contained show, I understand the appeal, but I also completely understand why a serious artist/band would not want to associated with it.

Don't think the Eurovision happened last year, but this was Iceland's enter and was favourite to win. Banger.

https://youtu.be/VFZNvj-HfBU

kuang1

dregin wrote: »

Don't think the Eurovision happened last year, but this was Iceland's enter and was favourite to win. Banger.

https://youtu.be/VFZNvj-HfBU

That's been added to my likes.

[Deleted User]

Australia really has it all.

If you don't like mice, don't click the link...

swiwi_

Watching the BBC docu “Gods of Snooker”. It’s pretty decent.

mfceiling

swiwi_ wrote: »

Watching the BBC docu “Gods of Snooker”. It’s pretty decent.

Enjoyed it myself. Bar Ronnie there's not a single player now with a bit of spark or madness. Just robots who turn up, play and go home.

Zzippy

mfceiling wrote: »

Enjoyed it myself. Bar Ronnie there's not a single player now with a bit of spark or madness. Just robots who turn up, play and go home.

John Higgins might disagree with that

dregin

Any recommendations for artificial grass and patio installation in Dublin?

mfceiling

dregin wrote: »

Any recommendations for artificial grass and patio installation in Dublin?

Just saw on Instagram that my local pub got a crowd called Hamptons floorstore to install artificial grass out the back of the pub. Looks tidy.
No affiliation.

Neil3030

mfceiling wrote: »

Just saw on Instagram that my local pub got a crowd called Hamptons floorstore to install artificial grass out the back of the pub. Looks tidy.
No affiliation.

Are people who do floors, landscaping, etc., your sworn enemies?

dregin

mfceiling wrote: »

Just saw on Instagram that my local pub got a crowd called Hamptons floorstore to install artificial grass out the back of the pub. Looks tidy.
No affiliation.

Which local? I might take a slin round to take a look.

mfceiling

dregin wrote: »

Which local? I might take a slin round to take a look.

Two sisters terenure.

jacothelad

mfceiling wrote: »

Two sisters terenure.

Good for you. Ah! 1974 the last time....Stranmillis Road. Memories.;)

Zzippy

jacothelad wrote: »

Good for you. Ah! 1874 the last time....Stranmillis Road. Memories.;)

Fixed your typo jaco. Found the photo too...

Shaka Hislop

Scandal averted..
Not a hint of ankle showing!

Zzippy

Shaka Hislop wrote: »

Scandal averted..
Not a hint of ankle showing!

The very notion! :eek: