Your commentators for tonight are...
Robert Baxter: cynical, snide, and doesn't really like anything. (Based on Graham Norton, UK's Eurovision commentator since 2009.)
Sam Smith: one-liners aplenty, also a major cynic. (Based on Martin Brundle, a Formula 1 commentator since 1997.)
The News and highlights from Day 3 of the 1st Test between Mister X and Missus X later tonight. But first, it's time for the penguin on top of your television to explode, for it's the WorldVision Song Contest!
Robert: Gooooood evening, Mister Xians, and welcome to the 69th WorldVision Song Contest, coming to you live from Tampon Bay in Lactatia.
Sam: Oh so is that how you pronounce it? I always thought it was "Lac tay sha".
Robert: Well maybe I've been wrong for so many years but I've always said "Lac tah tee ah".
Opening Act
Robert: Well that was a peaceful track, wasn't it, that we were subjected to whilst watching the desecration of many's flags.
Sam: Indeed, it was like watching a Sunday church service that you didn't want to be at.
Robert: Well, quite.
Sam: That would have been a plum on the softness scale, by the way. The songs' hardness will be categorised into hypersoft, ultrasoft, supersoft, soft, medium, hard, or superhard depending on the edginess and hardness of the song. It goes pink, purple, red, yellow, white, blue, and orange. You really have to think of it as yoghurt, plum, jam, butter, bread, bottle, and plate. Soft songs are plump and mellow, hard songs are all metal and death and rock.
Robert: OK, first up tonight is Axuva, with "Bake It". It will just sound like Bake Off gone wrong, and if this is what Bake Off is like in Axuva, count me out. Anyway, see what you think, song 1, here we go.
01 Axuva
Robert: Well, that was certainly an interesting start. I'm not even sure my oven goes up to 350.
Sam: You don't think she'll win the next series of Bake Off, will she?
Robert: I'm more likely to win the lottery tomorrow. Which isn't going to happen.
Sam: I didn't actually dislike that song, though, which may indicate some interesting voting from us later on.
Robert: Indeed. How hard was it? Hard or superhard?
Sam: Plate.
Robert: Next tonight is Main Nation Ministry. Hopefully they can build on a strong showing last time out.
Sam: Well having seen this song in rehearsals I don't hold much hope.
Robert: Jessica Madden represents Main Nation Ministry, although I have to say I think they probably left the "ing" off the end of her name. Song number 2.
02 Main Nation Ministry
Robert: "Purgatory" was the title, and that song really was purgatory. It's not the longest song tonight... it just felt like it.
Sam: And I have to say I didn't like it either. The song was very repetitive and the lyrics didn't really fit the music for my liking, it needed something a bit edgier lyrically. Musically, it couldn't decide whether it was being hard or superhard, and I do have to say that annoyed me a little.
Robert: In my opinion I don't think that's as good as their entry last year. How hard is it?
Sam: It was a bottle.
Robert: Do you like rock? Well, you're in the right place, because next up tonight is Ardoki. And it's... meh. Usual Ardoki fare, really, so not much to go on.
Sam: It's just naked propaganda from them every year. Let's see if we give them some points this time (we won't).
03 Ardoki
Robert: Well, just as I expected, really. I'm giving you nothing for that, as, I suspect, will the Mister Xian public.
Sam: Yeah, don't vote for this, everyone, it's a bit crap.
Robert: When will Ardoki realise that just shouting "vote for me" doesn't work?
Sam: Never, evidently. I'm going with plate.
Robert: And next up... it's Indo States. I don't really have much to say since they're a shoo-in for disqualification thanks to breaking the rules.
04 Indo States
Robert: No comment.
Robert: Next tonight, at #5, it's Kalmarlund, who I think are on debut.
Sam: It's always great to see new nations joining, isn't it?
Robert: Absolutely. Their song is just techno pounding, but see what you think.
05 Karmarlund
Sam: Well... it was quite repetitive, wasn't it?
Robert: They must have a very successful line in women's lingerie in Karmarlund. Bra, bra, bra...
Sam: Well I'm not buying a bra any time soon, I have to say.
Robert: Well, don't tell them that.
Sam: OK, in the meantime I'm saying this was a bottle.
Robert: OK, let's move on, then. Next up tonight is Scottish Socialists who have had a shaky start to life in WorldVision. In this contest, hopefully they can make the step up to the next level.
Sam: Yeah, me too. Their track is "Born and Bred" by Andy Wright", and it's at least different from the other songs we've had so far.
Robert: Song 6.
06 Scottish Socialists
Robert: Maybe I've been here too long, but I kind of enjoyed that!
Sam: I think you've gone mad from hearing too many bad notes.
Robert: Well, I didn't say it was good... I just liked it.
Sam: Yeah, that was a poor entry in a poor contest. Probably the best so far, there's no doubt about it, but er, for sure there should be better to come.
Robert: How hard was that song?
Sam: Not that hard, really. I'm going to go with bread.
Robert: And next up is Vartugia. Let's see what they have to offer. Probably nothing special, given that it's Vartugia.
07 Vartugia
Sam: Well that wasn't ideal from Kevin, was it? He just seemed to collapse and forgot the words.
Robert: It was actually quite entertaining, though. And the dancers seemed to be a bit of a skeleton crew.
Sam: Ha, there's some sweet irony in that, isn't there?
Robert: Yes.
Sam: Well I have to say I'm not sure that's going to get them nul points as is their wont. It was better than that.
Robert: And was it soft or medium?
Sam: I'm going to go for butter.
Robert: Next is Western Edeltia, whose song appears to have broken the rules. I wonder if they've fixed it on the night?
08 Western Edeltia
Sam: No is the answer.
Robert: Hmmmm. A shame because their tune was quite good, but what's the point of them taking part, honestly?
Sam: We can't be too far away from a situation where we're disqualifying them before the contest begins, absolutely.
Robert: And since they're probably not going to count we're not going to be including them in the softness rating.
Robert: We move on, then, to song number 9, which comes from Darkmania. It's Andrea er... Said Time, and the song is er... Ankle Turner. Or something.
Sam: Darkmania have never won the WorldVision Song Contest. Will that change tonight?
09 Darkmania
Robert: No. It won't. That was dull.
Sam: I get the message, I really do, but it's not really meant for WV to my mind.
Robert: No, I see what you mean. Now, how soft was it?
Sam: Plum - and although I hate to say it that's one of the worst we've heard so far.
-- 10 NEKONI RESERVED --
Robert: Well, there's the Nekonian entry, and we move on to Rick Leg's next effort, "Sexy", which is probably going to be terrible.
11 Missus X
Robert: Indeed it was. That was horrible!
Sam: Yeah, I don't know what he was smelling when he thought up that one. That said, it's not the worst song we've seen tonight, though, and I have to say as we move on to Mister X that might just pick up a few points. In terms of softness, it was bottle.
Robert: And now, then, here we go, get ready everyone, this is it! It's Will Carter, performing "Twerk"! And don't forget, Mister Xians, even though the number will come up you can't vote for Mister X.
12 Mister X
Robert: Brilliant! Well done Will!
Sam: I loved the retro vibe there as well, it was certainly designed to remind people of a simpler time, for sure.
Robert: We love the 90s, don't we?
Sam: Absolutely. That song was bread and it was fantastic.
Robert: Next up is a tuneless entry from Wolfrenia. How well it will do is up to you.
13 Wolfrenia
Robert: Take me to church? No thanks.
Sam: It was like a farmer in the centre of Effin, wasn't it?
Robert: Oh yeah, GET OFF MY LAND!
Sam: Absolutely. And I don't think we'll be seeing that song again. There's no tune, so I can't say how soft it is.
Robert: Next up is Polkopia, who seem to have given up judging by this song.
Sam: Half-baked, underdone, and with a soggy bottom, almost.
Robert: Anyway, it's Yulia Veganova and the Vegovites with "We Don't Want Fatiman", and I really couldn't care less about this war.
Sam: Let's see it anyway. Here we go, song 14.
14 Polkopia
Robert: Well I know Polkopia are one of the most successful countries in the history of WorldVision but they won't be troubling the top with that song.
Sam: It was almost dead, wasn't it? There was very little energy, it all felt a little clichéd, and I'm not even sure that'll be doing the top half of the scoreboard.
Robert: No, unfortunately I have to agree. How sot was it?
Sam: Bread.
--15 PROLUVIA IS RESERVED--
Robert: Next tonight we have Electrum, who have Janet Snakehole and "Touch Me". It's absolute filth, and I love it.
Sam: Now, remember, don't forget to spay and neuter your pet hamster, and let's see what happens with Electrum.
Robert: Well, here we go. Song 16.
16 Electrum
Robert: I felt the staging missed the mark a bit, to be honest. It needed to have someone doing the Cha Cha Cha, which it didn't. Missed opportunity for me, I'm afraid.
Sam: It was more like mating antics than a WorldVision entry, wasn't it? I have to say that although it was bread it was probably a bit too sultry for me.
Robert: Do you know, I think that could do well given the fact it's such a poor edition.
Robert: Anyway, that was Electrum, and now we move on to Mercedini, who have a mixed record. And given this is Gimme D with an eponymous number, I don't hold out much hope this will do well for them, I'm afraid.
Sam: Well, let's see what the public think. Song 17.
17 Mercedini
Robert: I was expecting a car crash, but I actually didn't mind that. It wasn't a typical rap song and I liked it. The staging kept it real as well.
Sam: That's going to be stuck in my head for about a week now, isn't it?
Robert: Yep, probably!
Sam: Anyway, that was bottle.
Robert: I don't really want to talk about this, but I have to. It's Electrum Diplomatic Offices with a piece of propaganda that is gag-worthy. Genuinely shocking. Here's Gertrude Pullman, and "Boycott".
18 Electrum Diplomatic Offices
Robert: Yawn. That was terrible.
Sam: I don't think we should waste any more time talking about this. It was the worst song of the evening, I'm afraid. D, U, double L: dull. Jam. Next.
Robert: Oh god, next up we have Talvezout with a piece of classical music. Do not adjust your sets if you think there's a problem, it's meant to be like this. Song 19.
19 Talvezout
Sam: Well that was fun. There's not much to say other than yoghurt, and we'll move on.
Robert: Indeed, we now move on to Pambudia, who I also believe are on debut. Best of luck to them, and Lutvi will be representing them with "Right Way".
20 Pambudia
Robert: Honestly? I found that super dull and I loathed it.
Sam: That key change as well was so out of place, but that's two yoghurts in a row.
Robert: Shall we move on?
Sam: Please.
--21 IZMEDU IS RESERVED--
Robert: We move on now to Normandy and Picardy, who have a great record in this contest and indeed are the reigning champions.
Sam: And tonight they've got no chance of retaining that crown. It'll be Andrew and the Normies representing them with "Sexy Cup Of Tea". I like it but no one else will.
Robert: Song 22.
22 Normandy and Picardy
Robert: The song was perfect, but the lyrics were terrible. What a shame, that should have won tonight had the lyrics been good, and I'm not joking.
Sam: Absolutely. In such a poor edition this might well still end up getting some points from us but I think the terrible lyrics are dragging it down.
Robert: Well, it's obviously hard, isn't it?
Sam: Indeed, it's a bottle but I just wonder if the staging needed a cha-cha-cha on it just to complete the look.
Robert: Totally agree. That could do well, or could do terribly.
--23 WAZEKIA IS MARKED AS WIP--
--24 ANTAHBRANTAHSTAN IS WIP--
Robert: We move on to Todlichebujoku, and whether this will do well or not is based on the fact this song has biploar disorder and keeps flipping between two songs.
Sam: It's like a poor DJ mixing two completely separate songs together. But let's see what you at home think. Song 25.
25 Todlichebujoku
Robert: I think that staging frightened small children.
Sam: Indeed, quite probably. That's not a good thing.
Robert: It's important we secure a good future for our kids, they are who really matter, you know.
Sam: Indeed, I did think this contest was meant to be safe for 13s and upwards. This isn't, to my mind. The song is bottle.
Robert: Next up we had Adab, who won recently and will be looking to repeat the feat with this number, "Birdie". Song 26.
26 Adab
Robert: Soft rock? How original. Not.
Sam: It's a walking cliché, isn't it? I confess myself quite disappointed.
Robert: It's something to do with a golfing holiday but this is a major step backwards for Adab. And no, that doesn't mean I want Kinan Al-Salaman back.
Sam: Right, well, on we go, then, this song was bread, and we move on.
Sam: Next up is Kalosia, who also appear to have put in no effort this time. Song 27.
27 Kalosia
Robert: Again, that shouldn't be anywhere near the top half of the board. It was appalling. But it's Kalosia, so inevitably it will do well.
Sam: Yeah unfortunately I have to agree. That song was bottle and Kalosia well and truly bottled it there.
Robert: You'd been sitting on that line a while, hadn't you?
Sam: Maybe.
Robert: Anyway, there was Kalosia, and now--
Robert: --here comes our hosts for the evening, Lactatia, with "It's Time To Lactate", which sounds like it belongs as the interval act given the country's name. How many times do we have to tell you just going "I love {{country name}} doesn't work? Anyway, here we go; song 28.
28 Lactatia
Robert: Well, that was quite something, wasn't it? An OK tune, some appalling lyrics. Story of this contest, isn't it?
Sam: You're not wrong. And what was that section where the key changed about 3 octaves upwards? Bizarre.
Robert: 5 key changes in total! That was overkill.
Sam: That's also a bottle, and can we move on?
Robert: My thoughts exactly.
Robert: Well that was a peaceful track, wasn't it, that we were subjected to whilst watching the desecration of many's flags.
Sam: Indeed, it was like watching a Sunday church service that you didn't want to be at.
Robert: Well, quite.
Sam: That would have been a plum on the softness scale, by the way. The songs' hardness will be categorised into hypersoft, ultrasoft, supersoft, soft, medium, hard, or superhard depending on the edginess and hardness of the song. It goes pink, purple, red, yellow, white, blue, and orange. You really have to think of it as yoghurt, plum, jam, butter, bread, bottle, and plate. Soft songs are plump and mellow, hard songs are all metal and death and rock.
Robert: OK, first up tonight is Axuva, with "Bake It". It will just sound like Bake Off gone wrong, and if this is what Bake Off is like in Axuva, count me out. Anyway, see what you think, song 1, here we go.
01 Axuva
Robert: Well, that was certainly an interesting start. I'm not even sure my oven goes up to 350.
Sam: You don't think she'll win the next series of Bake Off, will she?
Robert: I'm more likely to win the lottery tomorrow. Which isn't going to happen.
Sam: I didn't actually dislike that song, though, which may indicate some interesting voting from us later on.
Robert: Indeed. How hard was it? Hard or superhard?
Sam: Plate.
Robert: Next tonight is Main Nation Ministry. Hopefully they can build on a strong showing last time out.
Sam: Well having seen this song in rehearsals I don't hold much hope.
Robert: Jessica Madden represents Main Nation Ministry, although I have to say I think they probably left the "ing" off the end of her name. Song number 2.
02 Main Nation Ministry
Robert: "Purgatory" was the title, and that song really was purgatory. It's not the longest song tonight... it just felt like it.
Sam: And I have to say I didn't like it either. The song was very repetitive and the lyrics didn't really fit the music for my liking, it needed something a bit edgier lyrically. Musically, it couldn't decide whether it was being hard or superhard, and I do have to say that annoyed me a little.
Robert: In my opinion I don't think that's as good as their entry last year. How hard is it?
Sam: It was a bottle.
Robert: Do you like rock? Well, you're in the right place, because next up tonight is Ardoki. And it's... meh. Usual Ardoki fare, really, so not much to go on.
Sam: It's just naked propaganda from them every year. Let's see if we give them some points this time (we won't).
03 Ardoki
Robert: Well, just as I expected, really. I'm giving you nothing for that, as, I suspect, will the Mister Xian public.
Sam: Yeah, don't vote for this, everyone, it's a bit crap.
Robert: When will Ardoki realise that just shouting "vote for me" doesn't work?
Sam: Never, evidently. I'm going with plate.
Robert: And next up... it's Indo States. I don't really have much to say since they're a shoo-in for disqualification thanks to breaking the rules.
04 Indo States
Robert: No comment.
Robert: Next tonight, at #5, it's Kalmarlund, who I think are on debut.
Sam: It's always great to see new nations joining, isn't it?
Robert: Absolutely. Their song is just techno pounding, but see what you think.
05 Karmarlund
Sam: Well... it was quite repetitive, wasn't it?
Robert: They must have a very successful line in women's lingerie in Karmarlund. Bra, bra, bra...
Sam: Well I'm not buying a bra any time soon, I have to say.
Robert: Well, don't tell them that.
Sam: OK, in the meantime I'm saying this was a bottle.
Robert: OK, let's move on, then. Next up tonight is Scottish Socialists who have had a shaky start to life in WorldVision. In this contest, hopefully they can make the step up to the next level.
Sam: Yeah, me too. Their track is "Born and Bred" by Andy Wright", and it's at least different from the other songs we've had so far.
Robert: Song 6.
06 Scottish Socialists
Robert: Maybe I've been here too long, but I kind of enjoyed that!
Sam: I think you've gone mad from hearing too many bad notes.
Robert: Well, I didn't say it was good... I just liked it.
Sam: Yeah, that was a poor entry in a poor contest. Probably the best so far, there's no doubt about it, but er, for sure there should be better to come.
Robert: How hard was that song?
Sam: Not that hard, really. I'm going to go with bread.
Robert: And next up is Vartugia. Let's see what they have to offer. Probably nothing special, given that it's Vartugia.
07 Vartugia
Sam: Well that wasn't ideal from Kevin, was it? He just seemed to collapse and forgot the words.
Robert: It was actually quite entertaining, though. And the dancers seemed to be a bit of a skeleton crew.
Sam: Ha, there's some sweet irony in that, isn't there?
Robert: Yes.
Sam: Well I have to say I'm not sure that's going to get them nul points as is their wont. It was better than that.
Robert: And was it soft or medium?
Sam: I'm going to go for butter.
Robert: Next is Western Edeltia, whose song appears to have broken the rules. I wonder if they've fixed it on the night?
08 Western Edeltia
Sam: No is the answer.
Robert: Hmmmm. A shame because their tune was quite good, but what's the point of them taking part, honestly?
Sam: We can't be too far away from a situation where we're disqualifying them before the contest begins, absolutely.
Robert: And since they're probably not going to count we're not going to be including them in the softness rating.
Robert: We move on, then, to song number 9, which comes from Darkmania. It's Andrea er... Said Time, and the song is er... Ankle Turner. Or something.
Sam: Darkmania have never won the WorldVision Song Contest. Will that change tonight?
09 Darkmania
Robert: No. It won't. That was dull.
Sam: I get the message, I really do, but it's not really meant for WV to my mind.
Robert: No, I see what you mean. Now, how soft was it?
Sam: Plum - and although I hate to say it that's one of the worst we've heard so far.
-- 10 NEKONI RESERVED --
Robert: Well, there's the Nekonian entry, and we move on to Rick Leg's next effort, "Sexy", which is probably going to be terrible.
11 Missus X
Robert: Indeed it was. That was horrible!
Sam: Yeah, I don't know what he was smelling when he thought up that one. That said, it's not the worst song we've seen tonight, though, and I have to say as we move on to Mister X that might just pick up a few points. In terms of softness, it was bottle.
Robert: And now, then, here we go, get ready everyone, this is it! It's Will Carter, performing "Twerk"! And don't forget, Mister Xians, even though the number will come up you can't vote for Mister X.
12 Mister X
Robert: Brilliant! Well done Will!
Sam: I loved the retro vibe there as well, it was certainly designed to remind people of a simpler time, for sure.
Robert: We love the 90s, don't we?
Sam: Absolutely. That song was bread and it was fantastic.
Robert: Next up is a tuneless entry from Wolfrenia. How well it will do is up to you.
13 Wolfrenia
Robert: Take me to church? No thanks.
Sam: It was like a farmer in the centre of Effin, wasn't it?
Robert: Oh yeah, GET OFF MY LAND!
Sam: Absolutely. And I don't think we'll be seeing that song again. There's no tune, so I can't say how soft it is.
Robert: Next up is Polkopia, who seem to have given up judging by this song.
Sam: Half-baked, underdone, and with a soggy bottom, almost.
Robert: Anyway, it's Yulia Veganova and the Vegovites with "We Don't Want Fatiman", and I really couldn't care less about this war.
Sam: Let's see it anyway. Here we go, song 14.
14 Polkopia
Robert: Well I know Polkopia are one of the most successful countries in the history of WorldVision but they won't be troubling the top with that song.
Sam: It was almost dead, wasn't it? There was very little energy, it all felt a little clichéd, and I'm not even sure that'll be doing the top half of the scoreboard.
Robert: No, unfortunately I have to agree. How sot was it?
Sam: Bread.
--15 PROLUVIA IS RESERVED--
Robert: Next tonight we have Electrum, who have Janet Snakehole and "Touch Me". It's absolute filth, and I love it.
Sam: Now, remember, don't forget to spay and neuter your pet hamster, and let's see what happens with Electrum.
Robert: Well, here we go. Song 16.
16 Electrum
Robert: I felt the staging missed the mark a bit, to be honest. It needed to have someone doing the Cha Cha Cha, which it didn't. Missed opportunity for me, I'm afraid.
Sam: It was more like mating antics than a WorldVision entry, wasn't it? I have to say that although it was bread it was probably a bit too sultry for me.
Robert: Do you know, I think that could do well given the fact it's such a poor edition.
Robert: Anyway, that was Electrum, and now we move on to Mercedini, who have a mixed record. And given this is Gimme D with an eponymous number, I don't hold out much hope this will do well for them, I'm afraid.
Sam: Well, let's see what the public think. Song 17.
17 Mercedini
Robert: I was expecting a car crash, but I actually didn't mind that. It wasn't a typical rap song and I liked it. The staging kept it real as well.
Sam: That's going to be stuck in my head for about a week now, isn't it?
Robert: Yep, probably!
Sam: Anyway, that was bottle.
Robert: I don't really want to talk about this, but I have to. It's Electrum Diplomatic Offices with a piece of propaganda that is gag-worthy. Genuinely shocking. Here's Gertrude Pullman, and "Boycott".
18 Electrum Diplomatic Offices
Robert: Yawn. That was terrible.
Sam: I don't think we should waste any more time talking about this. It was the worst song of the evening, I'm afraid. D, U, double L: dull. Jam. Next.
Robert: Oh god, next up we have Talvezout with a piece of classical music. Do not adjust your sets if you think there's a problem, it's meant to be like this. Song 19.
19 Talvezout
Sam: Well that was fun. There's not much to say other than yoghurt, and we'll move on.
Robert: Indeed, we now move on to Pambudia, who I also believe are on debut. Best of luck to them, and Lutvi will be representing them with "Right Way".
20 Pambudia
Robert: Honestly? I found that super dull and I loathed it.
Sam: That key change as well was so out of place, but that's two yoghurts in a row.
Robert: Shall we move on?
Sam: Please.
--21 IZMEDU IS RESERVED--
Robert: We move on now to Normandy and Picardy, who have a great record in this contest and indeed are the reigning champions.
Sam: And tonight they've got no chance of retaining that crown. It'll be Andrew and the Normies representing them with "Sexy Cup Of Tea". I like it but no one else will.
Robert: Song 22.
22 Normandy and Picardy
Robert: The song was perfect, but the lyrics were terrible. What a shame, that should have won tonight had the lyrics been good, and I'm not joking.
Sam: Absolutely. In such a poor edition this might well still end up getting some points from us but I think the terrible lyrics are dragging it down.
Robert: Well, it's obviously hard, isn't it?
Sam: Indeed, it's a bottle but I just wonder if the staging needed a cha-cha-cha on it just to complete the look.
Robert: Totally agree. That could do well, or could do terribly.
--23 WAZEKIA IS MARKED AS WIP--
--24 ANTAHBRANTAHSTAN IS WIP--
Robert: We move on to Todlichebujoku, and whether this will do well or not is based on the fact this song has biploar disorder and keeps flipping between two songs.
Sam: It's like a poor DJ mixing two completely separate songs together. But let's see what you at home think. Song 25.
25 Todlichebujoku
Robert: I think that staging frightened small children.
Sam: Indeed, quite probably. That's not a good thing.
Robert: It's important we secure a good future for our kids, they are who really matter, you know.
Sam: Indeed, I did think this contest was meant to be safe for 13s and upwards. This isn't, to my mind. The song is bottle.
Robert: Next up we had Adab, who won recently and will be looking to repeat the feat with this number, "Birdie". Song 26.
26 Adab
Robert: Soft rock? How original. Not.
Sam: It's a walking cliché, isn't it? I confess myself quite disappointed.
Robert: It's something to do with a golfing holiday but this is a major step backwards for Adab. And no, that doesn't mean I want Kinan Al-Salaman back.
Sam: Right, well, on we go, then, this song was bread, and we move on.
Sam: Next up is Kalosia, who also appear to have put in no effort this time. Song 27.
27 Kalosia
Robert: Again, that shouldn't be anywhere near the top half of the board. It was appalling. But it's Kalosia, so inevitably it will do well.
Sam: Yeah unfortunately I have to agree. That song was bottle and Kalosia well and truly bottled it there.
Robert: You'd been sitting on that line a while, hadn't you?
Sam: Maybe.
Robert: Anyway, there was Kalosia, and now--
Robert: --here comes our hosts for the evening, Lactatia, with "It's Time To Lactate", which sounds like it belongs as the interval act given the country's name. How many times do we have to tell you just going "I love {{country name}} doesn't work? Anyway, here we go; song 28.
28 Lactatia
Robert: Well, that was quite something, wasn't it? An OK tune, some appalling lyrics. Story of this contest, isn't it?
Sam: You're not wrong. And what was that section where the key changed about 3 octaves upwards? Bizarre.
Robert: 5 key changes in total! That was overkill.
Sam: That's also a bottle, and can we move on?
Robert: My thoughts exactly.
Robert: And next up tonight is Postman Sayoc, a new nation with an eponymous track. This should be interesting.
Sam: Well, judging by what we saw in rehearsals, we're going to hide for this one.
29 Postman Sayoc
Robert: We weren't wrong, were we?
Sam: No. That was a bit of a disaster, it has to be said.
Robert: Haha, I see what you did there.
Sam: Yes, there was a bit of irony there, wasn't there? I have to say that that wasn't the best song I've ever seen but my no means was it the worst. It's a butter, and we move on now to...
Sam: ... Aloquirbe, who tonight will be represented by Tizzy Richochet and "Turn It Up", easily the weakest song to come out of the Great British Kingdom in recent times.
Robert: Let's see what you think, at home though. Here we go, song number 30.
30 Aloquirbe
Robert: That wasn't longer than the other entries... it just felt like it.
Sam: It was almost a bit lame, wasn't it? I mean... I didn't understand the staging? Was it about pre-drinks? I don't get it.
Robert: No, I think it was meant to be about getting high on ket?
Sam: Well, who knows, all I know is I didn't like it. The singer definitely sounded like she was being rushed. It's a plate.
Robert: And now we only have six songs to go.
Sam: Oh god, really?
Robert: Yep, Just Six Songs to Go Now, Sam, and Next Up is Saviera, Who is Being Represented By Izmedzuli Snijega.
Sam: Bless you.
Robert: Haha. And the track is "Fire and Fury"... no, sorry, "Fire and Furry".
Sam: Fire crotches?
Robert: Oh yes.
Sam: Here we go, then, Saviera, song 31.
31 Saviera
Robert: Well that was a lot more PG than I was expecting.
Sam: Yes, apologies to Saviera for that one, that wasn't bad at all.
Robert: That just needed something extra on the stage. It was just missing that X Factor. Overall, not a bad effort.
Sam: Yep, good stuff there. That's a bottle. And now, we move on.
Robert: Song number 32 comes from Onezmedu, with one of the dullest entries in years.
Sam: It's Prudent'nd Nicole-ish, with "Shine".
Robert: Here we go, then, song 32.
32 1zmedu
Robert: D, U, double L: dull.
Sam: She just shouted her way through that, lurching from one long note to the next. I loathed that, I'm afraid.
Robert: Yeah, I didn't like it either.
Sam: Thanks to her screaming that's not hypersoft, it's ultrasoft: plum.
Robert: OK, next up tonight is Togonistan, with "Heads Up". Let's just get on with this, I hate this track.
33 Togonistan
Robert: That song drove me insane. Shitty rap and shitty music with just one phrase OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ARGH.
Sam: Jam. We've wasted enough time talking about this already.
Robert: And next tonight, we have Libereco Kaj Paco and... I'm not even going to try and pronounce that.
Sam: It's a song by an artist, and it's a bit... meh. See what you think at home. Song 34.
34 Libereco Kaj Paco
Robert: Soft rock is not my type of music so I wasn't a huge fan of that.
Sam: It was a bit long for my taste as well.
Robert: That said, it wasn't bad, it just wasn't good.
Sam: It's bread, and now we move on.
Robert: Next tonight, our penultimate track, finally, is SquareDisc City, with some nonsense about anal hygiene.
Sam: This entry contains graphic eroticism. Song 35.
35 SquareDisc City
Robert: Arse-tastic.
Sam: I've not seen an arse that big in ages. It needs a jet wash, though.
Robert: Absolutely.
Sam: That song was so bad it was good. Although I could have said Dorothy could have done more on the stage.
Robert: Yes, she just stood there. The arse did nothing either.
Sam: Anyway, that was butter.
Robert: Our final track tonight is from Llalta. It's a ballad, it's kinda dull, and let's just get it over with. Song 36.
36 Llalta
Robert: Well, you know the saying, save the best 'til last... it's not applicable in this case.
Sam: No, I have to agree.
Robert: That was dull, dull, dull, wasn't it?
Sam: Yes. Not much else to say other than yoghurt.
Robert: And that's it!
Sam: Well, judging by what we saw in rehearsals, we're going to hide for this one.
29 Postman Sayoc
Robert: We weren't wrong, were we?
Sam: No. That was a bit of a disaster, it has to be said.
Robert: Haha, I see what you did there.
Sam: Yes, there was a bit of irony there, wasn't there? I have to say that that wasn't the best song I've ever seen but my no means was it the worst. It's a butter, and we move on now to...
Sam: ... Aloquirbe, who tonight will be represented by Tizzy Richochet and "Turn It Up", easily the weakest song to come out of the Great British Kingdom in recent times.
Robert: Let's see what you think, at home though. Here we go, song number 30.
30 Aloquirbe
Robert: That wasn't longer than the other entries... it just felt like it.
Sam: It was almost a bit lame, wasn't it? I mean... I didn't understand the staging? Was it about pre-drinks? I don't get it.
Robert: No, I think it was meant to be about getting high on ket?
Sam: Well, who knows, all I know is I didn't like it. The singer definitely sounded like she was being rushed. It's a plate.
Robert: And now we only have six songs to go.
Sam: Oh god, really?
Robert: Yep, Just Six Songs to Go Now, Sam, and Next Up is Saviera, Who is Being Represented By Izmedzuli Snijega.
Sam: Bless you.
Robert: Haha. And the track is "Fire and Fury"... no, sorry, "Fire and Furry".
Sam: Fire crotches?
Robert: Oh yes.
Sam: Here we go, then, Saviera, song 31.
31 Saviera
Robert: Well that was a lot more PG than I was expecting.
Sam: Yes, apologies to Saviera for that one, that wasn't bad at all.
Robert: That just needed something extra on the stage. It was just missing that X Factor. Overall, not a bad effort.
Sam: Yep, good stuff there. That's a bottle. And now, we move on.
Robert: Song number 32 comes from Onezmedu, with one of the dullest entries in years.
Sam: It's Prudent'nd Nicole-ish, with "Shine".
Robert: Here we go, then, song 32.
32 1zmedu
Robert: D, U, double L: dull.
Sam: She just shouted her way through that, lurching from one long note to the next. I loathed that, I'm afraid.
Robert: Yeah, I didn't like it either.
Sam: Thanks to her screaming that's not hypersoft, it's ultrasoft: plum.
Robert: OK, next up tonight is Togonistan, with "Heads Up". Let's just get on with this, I hate this track.
33 Togonistan
Robert: That song drove me insane. Shitty rap and shitty music with just one phrase OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ARGH.
Sam: Jam. We've wasted enough time talking about this already.
Robert: And next tonight, we have Libereco Kaj Paco and... I'm not even going to try and pronounce that.
Sam: It's a song by an artist, and it's a bit... meh. See what you think at home. Song 34.
34 Libereco Kaj Paco
Robert: Soft rock is not my type of music so I wasn't a huge fan of that.
Sam: It was a bit long for my taste as well.
Robert: That said, it wasn't bad, it just wasn't good.
Sam: It's bread, and now we move on.
Robert: Next tonight, our penultimate track, finally, is SquareDisc City, with some nonsense about anal hygiene.
Sam: This entry contains graphic eroticism. Song 35.
35 SquareDisc City
Robert: Arse-tastic.
Sam: I've not seen an arse that big in ages. It needs a jet wash, though.
Robert: Absolutely.
Sam: That song was so bad it was good. Although I could have said Dorothy could have done more on the stage.
Robert: Yes, she just stood there. The arse did nothing either.
Sam: Anyway, that was butter.
Robert: Our final track tonight is from Llalta. It's a ballad, it's kinda dull, and let's just get it over with. Song 36.
36 Llalta
Robert: Well, you know the saying, save the best 'til last... it's not applicable in this case.
Sam: No, I have to agree.
Robert: That was dull, dull, dull, wasn't it?
Sam: Yes. Not much else to say other than yoghurt.
Robert: And that's it!
Robert: That's all of tonight's competing songs, so here is a quick reminder of them and the numbers you need to call:
Robert: Right, time to move on.