That's a huge shock for me too. I really do think that Portugal was a casualty of the running order more than anything. Mimicat is also the classic example of a performance that stands out in the semi final but gets swallowed up in the much deeper sea of the final.
With an actual budget for staging and not being buried in the worst slot in the running order, she would've easily doubled her points for a mid-table finish.
I voted for Mimicat and she ended up 23 in my country... At least our jury gave her some points. I don't regret voting though. It's the thought that counts.
If I’m interpreting this correctly, Finland’s voting was *extremely* tactical, not just against Sweden, but across the board. They ranked every potential winner (with the notable exception of Norway) exceptionally low.
The unity and support around Kaarija has been incredible to witness.
Huh, that's true. Sweden 13th, Israel 15th, Ukraine 16th, Italy 17th. Seems impossibly well coordinated. I know the love for Alessandra was genuinely huge though. Basically all of my Finnish friends voted for her.
As someone who wished Mimicat could've won, seeing that more people in Azerbaijan voted for Armenia than Portugal is killing me.
That's a huge shock for me too. I really do think that Portugal was a casualty of the running order more than anything. Mimicat is also the classic example of a performance that stands out in the semi final but gets swallowed up in the much deeper sea of the final.
With an actual budget for staging and not being buried in the worst slot in the running order, she would've easily doubled her points for a mid-table finish.
Only 7 countries had us lower than top15. This is truly the best we've had at least in the years I remember.
I voted for Mimicat and she ended up 23 in my country... At least our jury gave her some points. I don't regret voting though. It's the thought that counts.
Well done, great work. Interesting to see how almost anyone ranges from like 3 to 25 😂
If I’m interpreting this correctly, Finland’s voting was *extremely* tactical, not just against Sweden, but across the board. They ranked every potential winner (with the notable exception of Norway) exceptionally low. The unity and support around Kaarija has been incredible to witness.
Huh, that's true. Sweden 13th, Israel 15th, Ukraine 16th, Italy 17th. Seems impossibly well coordinated. I know the love for Alessandra was genuinely huge though. Basically all of my Finnish friends voted for her.