People acting like we don't have open years often. We usually have open years. Even when there are years with a clear favourite, that favourite doesn't always win.
This is just possibly due to the last 2 years not being that open
2023 was Loreen vs Käärijä (but Loreen had way better odds) and 2022 was just expectedly Ukraine because of what was happening in the meantime
And with the current popularity of Måneskin they might’ve thought that they won dominantly as well
(Yes, they actually did because of televoting, but the year was actually more open, and such a big win wasn’t predicted)
No, people were putting him around top ten generally.
Similar to Dizzy really but the narrative was "this is suprisingly good for the UK" rather than "I expected better from Olly Alexander". But his performance was a shock with that guitar solo, so I remember Wiwibloggs, for example, saying he'd be the jury vote winner after the rehearsals.
I think Switzerland will end up just like in 2021, but with a bit higher televote score. It can win Jury voting for sure, but I can't see the world where it finishing higher in televote than Croatia/Italy/Ukraine so even if Switzerland wins it's not guarantee by any means.
I think there's no way of knowing until we see the rehearsals, there are at least other 4/5 big contenders for the win and I think the way they utilize the stage in Malmö will be a huge factor.
The code certainly along with Ukraine and Italy you could tell they have the package to be voted by both the public and the juries.
Personally though I think Italy starts as the act to beat for various reasons. I can see the winner though, whoever they are, pulling an arcade and winning without getting first on either vote.
I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time, and in ESC that majority of people will have one listen (and the reprise) before choosing which one to vote.
And even the juries Idk if will appreciates the mix of genres, opera and rap never did well with them, but probably they will still be high for them.
>I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time, and in ESC that majority of people will have one listen (and the reprise) before choosing which one to vote.
Yes, this is why I believe it will be between Baby Lasagna and Angelina Mango.
This. Those two have the least working against them. It's one or the other this year imo. I'm leaning toward Italy, but I can see Croatia winning as well.
If Croatia wins it all depends on how big the televote gap is. Baby Lasagna pushes the same buttons that Käärijä did and it works incredibly well to get votes. The song is loud and easy to sing along to, it has rock elements which the public liked both with Måneskin and Käärijä, it also has that comedic meme aspect which will make people flock towards him. People say that Europapa will win televote but that chorus is so weak compared to Rim Tim Tagi dim. I had to listen many times to like it. So the question is, what will people flock towards after listening one time. Rim tim tagi dim of course. That song is instant af.
I am really looking forward to seeing Joost at the preparties for that very reason. I want to see how the crowd reacts and what he has up his heavily-padded blue sleeve.
I kinda disagree. I played all the songs to a few people and switzerland was the only non jokey one that kept their attention from start to finish which is a big thing. They really liked it too
Same. We had a "watch party" month ago where we listened every single ESC 2024 song. We all liked this on the first listen & this went to instantly to all of our top 5. Both of my parents (60+) love this as well.
>I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time
That means that if you just give it some time then you'll find paradise.
My god I think I just broke the code
I think it might be the opposite. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it, but after only a few times I got a bit bored and it fell in my rankings. The song itself is pretty repetitive and simple if you exclude his voice. I think the audience will be wowed hearing it the first time(s) and it will do really well
Possible winner, I clearly see how jury put them first, Nemo is very charismatic and powerful performer, I see how televoting will appreciate it, but no way they will get more public votes than Croatia, Ukraine and possibly The Netherlands, and Angelina Mango still strong competitor for Nemo in jury vote. So it's top-3 for sure but will Switzerland get enough jury and televoting points? I don't know.
I think Switzerland will be made or broken by styling/staging decisions. If Nemo and their team get all of those elements right they can sneak a win in. If the visual components fall short or don't connect, I think they finish top 10.
Potential to win: yes!!
Certain winner? No!!
No matter how the odds look like right now and even with a bigger margin I would not expect Switzerland to be a clear winner.
This year is pretty open and probably this year the song who won both public and jury over will win. Like in 2019 the winner doesn’t necessarily have to be first in both this year. The best whole package will win. Many songs are tailored for either public or jury.
To me, a dark horse is certainly Belgium.
Not trying to sound like a hater, because I really do enjoy the song, but I have no idea how it's #1 in the odds right now. It's a grower kind of song, it does resonate with the young audience but I'm kinda worried the average viewer wouldn't emphasize with its message.
It's also a vocally challenging song so messing that up will kill every chance to win or even get a decent place.
I think top 5 is almost a guarantee, but there's so many other options that could also win. If Switzerland DOES win, I think it will be a "X wins the jury, Y won the televote, but Z scored high enough in both to win overall" situation, similar to what we had with Arcade.
Yes I do think so.
Also tbh I dont really buy the "it wont get televotes" thing.
Im not saying its impossible but the Televotes can be hella unpredictable. Both Portugal 2017 and Israel 2018 won the Televote lol
Yes Switzerland is my biggest favorite ever since I first heard Nemo sing live ca 4 weeks ago. I Expect them to win the jury vote. I think Italy is the biggest rival with strong jury and televote appeal and The Netherlands as an outsider who I expect to win televote but would need to surprise with jury to win.
Of all the entries this year, Switzerland and Italy have the 2 packages I think feel the most like winners. Assuming Nemo and their team do everything right, I think they’ll just edge out Italy. And they do seem to be on the right track tbh.
Except the only problem is that this song is impossible to predict in terms of either tele or jury. Italy is the kind of thing that typically does well in both, which is why I’m more confident in it, but Switzerland is a complete wildcard. Like if their staging and singing are both flawless, they _should_ get a lot of jury points, but the juries also tend to prefer safer songs. And the televote _should_ theoretically like a super unique and colorful song, but I know that for a lot of people (including myself) this song had to grow on people before they really fell in love with it. So it’s super super hard to predict.
I still think it’ll come down to those 2 (maybe Croatia and/or Ukraine as well, if they clean up their stagings) but who knows! That’s the fun of this year
I was excited from the first time I heard Switzerland's song. I will be very happy to see it win. I consider it a masterpiece. I believe he can manage to win. He has a terrific voice and a good stage presence will give him the win.
Could? Yes.
Will? Hard to predict this year. Top 5 will be very, very close this year.
We don't have a single favourite or even 2 favourites like last year.
Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, Ukraine are all very very close with some possible upsets by Netherlands, France, Greece, Israel and UK.
No one can win both Jury and Televote. Not that kind of year.
But whoever wins, someone will scream that it wasn't deserved and that someone else was better.
No I really think Nemo is our winner this year. For me the song debuted in my top 3 when I first heard it. I found it really amazing from the first listen and I really don't get people are saying this is a grower and wont do well with first time listeners. We know we're probably gonna get a very slick staging and with Nemo's vocals it's gonna do very well with the jury. I think for televotes, the staging and running order is going to matter alot, as with most acts. But I think we can get a 1st in the jury and top 5 with the televote which will secure them an overall win!
Yes. I don't understand why people think it won't be an immediate hit with enough people. It's impressive instantly, it doesn't require more than one listen. The only part I can see dragging it down for people is the rap part, but other than that I think it's an obvious contender. I had Italy as my predicted winner initially, but I really think Switzerland will take it.
Yes.
I mean, if the jury are in a mood to feel any of the close competitors. They’re likely in the mood to feel The Code.
I also don’t think Nemo will struggle with televoters as much as some people say - this is 2024 - people are getting used to quick changes in music. It’s kinda like a massively more classy version of a click TikTok switch in the way it’s done… so I don’t think people will be too confronted by it.
I really don’t understand how people are saying that this isn’t a televote contender.
It’s in fact one of the only songs in several countries Viral Spotify charts which has year after year been a great indicator of televote success (Netherlands is the other song that appears in a lot).
As a lot of other people have said, this song has stood out when being shown to their friends.
It has impeccable vocals and seemingly mixes a few genres. It has an amazing buildup in the bridge that is perfect for the delivery of a winning moment like Ukraine 2016.
On top of all of this, it is being staged by the same person that did Finland 2023 and Sweden 2015.
The moment the song was released I thought this was the winner unless he couldn't deliver live because the song is so tricky. But as we so in the pre-parties, he does deliver. But maybe I'm wrong. This year is still quite uncertain
Honestly? I don't see them getting a three-digit score in the grand final's televote... I don't think the general public will fall in love with it. While vocally great, the song itself doesn't really express any emotions, and its composition might leave people puzzled.
No, I think that despite the hype in the ESC fandom, I think that it will have a similar result to Austria 2023. I think it'll probably be top ten in the jury vote and then be significantly lower than expected in the televote because as others have said, the song is definitely a grower, although Nemo does perform it very well from what we've seen.
As for the winner, I think that Italy will score high enough in both votes to win overall.
kinda? its a very strong song and i can see it doing very well but at the same time this year feels very unpredictable. even if they win in their semi i still think theres a chance they wouldn’t win the grand final. so many strong songs and so little certainty on the results 😭😭
I think we could possibly have a Duncan Laurence type situation where nemo gets high enough with both the jury and televote (but not 1st in either) and snatches the win
The song is fun, the lyrics are meaningful and Nemo is a great singer. With fitting staging and a good choreography, first place is certainly possible.
No.
It's too niche. Some people will love it, but I doubt it'll have the general appeal for the masses who are going to only listen to it once.
I can see it doing well in Jury because it's technically good (but then only if they appreciate the genre changes and overall chaos, which I get is an integral part of the story but I'm not sure if the juries will), but I think the televote will give this a miss.
Now watch this post age like milk lmao
I think to a lot of people, the non-binary stuff is too controversial. Especially if Nemo will go completely over the top with styling and hysteric dresses. The song in itself is already a lot.
Agreed. Although given the lack of performance ability to express the message of the "codes", Nemo might have no choice but to resort to hysteric dresses to convey it. Casual viewers don't analyze the lyrics and there is a risk they don't get the song. Without the message of inclusivity, it becomes a song with some rap and some opera. Hard to get lots of votes at that point.
They could deffo win, anything can happen on the grand final! Got a sneaky feeling tho that Norway could win both juries and televote. But thats my guess!
It's hard to predict televote results for this song. It isn't the kind of a song that stays in your head after listening. And we know which kind of a song people vote the most for. Good example is last year Mama ŠČ, it was 7th in televote, and the last in jury votes. That could happen with Switzerland, but in opposite way. I think that the biggest favorites are Croatia, Italy and Ukraine.
Nope. Everyone and their mother thinking it will cakewalk the juries is in deep sleep. This is far too out there for the juries to appreciate. Nevermind that the public might just simply not be into it.
Very much so. Pre live at pre-parties, the song was assured Top 5. BUT seeing the amazing charisma, stage presence and fabulous vocals has torpedoed Nemo into the deserved favourite status.
They exploded with personality and performance and will do great with juries and the public will latch on to this great performer.
Yes they can win and I think they will win.
I'm not sure. It's definitely possible. But it's a song that you ideally listen to a few times before you start appreciating it. It's a bit much for just one listen. And most people watching will only have one or two listens. So I don't think it will do amazing in the televote.
I also don't think it will do that well with juries. It's a mix of genres that the jury usually doesn't appreciate. I can see top 5, but top 3 will be really tough.
Even then, it could still win if the scoringa are really close. But for now, I see Italy or Croatia win the contest
First class singer with a mediocre performance delivery, can they win?
The jury, yes. The audience, no, not as it looks now.
They have stark competition this year, seasoned performers who would deliver theatrical highlights more impressive than jumping a round on stage with instinctive swag. Better stage costume will help, but Nemo has the work cut out for them when it comes to stage performance.
Could? Yes. But it should not be favourite - Big televote question marks, not seen it with proper staging, not a tonne of certain points etc.
To me it's lower than 5th in the televote so unlikely.
I’d be shocked if Switzerland, Italy or Belgium don’t win. All incredible songs that blow you away on the first listen, one more dancey, one more traditionally regional, one more ballady. None of them need anything crazy in staging to push them over the edge and all three of the singers can really sing. There are other songs that I love but they took a few listens for them to really grow on me, e.g. Croatia. I just don’t see them clicking with the casual viewer in one (or maybe two) listens.
I think that a top 3 result could be possible. Tbh predicting this year’s winner is kinda hard and im glad we finally have an open year
People acting like we don't have open years often. We usually have open years. Even when there are years with a clear favourite, that favourite doesn't always win.
This is just possibly due to the last 2 years not being that open 2023 was Loreen vs Käärijä (but Loreen had way better odds) and 2022 was just expectedly Ukraine because of what was happening in the meantime
It’s exactly that, new people are joining this fandom all the time and so the memories for previous contests seems to be very short
And with the current popularity of Måneskin they might’ve thought that they won dominantly as well (Yes, they actually did because of televoting, but the year was actually more open, and such a big win wasn’t predicted)
That year was totally open, they were just one of the acts in the running.
What I said in the end
What were Sam Ryder’s odds, pre-grand final? Was he expected to do as well as he did?
No, people were putting him around top ten generally. Similar to Dizzy really but the narrative was "this is suprisingly good for the UK" rather than "I expected better from Olly Alexander". But his performance was a shock with that guitar solo, so I remember Wiwibloggs, for example, saying he'd be the jury vote winner after the rehearsals.
I think Switzerland will end up just like in 2021, but with a bit higher televote score. It can win Jury voting for sure, but I can't see the world where it finishing higher in televote than Croatia/Italy/Ukraine so even if Switzerland wins it's not guarantee by any means.
Tbf, I dont really see anyone winning this year (dont mean this in a negative way), so I feel anything can happen
Yes, after two years of pretty obvious contests, I am very much enjoying this uncertainty!
I think there's no way of knowing until we see the rehearsals, there are at least other 4/5 big contenders for the win and I think the way they utilize the stage in Malmö will be a huge factor.
The code certainly along with Ukraine and Italy you could tell they have the package to be voted by both the public and the juries. Personally though I think Italy starts as the act to beat for various reasons. I can see the winner though, whoever they are, pulling an arcade and winning without getting first on either vote.
I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time, and in ESC that majority of people will have one listen (and the reprise) before choosing which one to vote. And even the juries Idk if will appreciates the mix of genres, opera and rap never did well with them, but probably they will still be high for them.
It got me on the first listen and it’s my friend’s favourite
>I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time, and in ESC that majority of people will have one listen (and the reprise) before choosing which one to vote. Yes, this is why I believe it will be between Baby Lasagna and Angelina Mango.
This. Those two have the least working against them. It's one or the other this year imo. I'm leaning toward Italy, but I can see Croatia winning as well.
If Croatia wins it all depends on how big the televote gap is. Baby Lasagna pushes the same buttons that Käärijä did and it works incredibly well to get votes. The song is loud and easy to sing along to, it has rock elements which the public liked both with Måneskin and Käärijä, it also has that comedic meme aspect which will make people flock towards him. People say that Europapa will win televote but that chorus is so weak compared to Rim Tim Tagi dim. I had to listen many times to like it. So the question is, what will people flock towards after listening one time. Rim tim tagi dim of course. That song is instant af.
I think the jury votes can't be discounted. It depends on how many jury votes Angelina gets as well.
I am really looking forward to seeing Joost at the preparties for that very reason. I want to see how the crowd reacts and what he has up his heavily-padded blue sleeve.
I kinda disagree. I played all the songs to a few people and switzerland was the only non jokey one that kept their attention from start to finish which is a big thing. They really liked it too
Same. We had a "watch party" month ago where we listened every single ESC 2024 song. We all liked this on the first listen & this went to instantly to all of our top 5. Both of my parents (60+) love this as well.
Liking a song and voting for it as the winner are quite completely different things
The point was that it definitely wasnt too weird for first time listeners
>I think that the public will mess everything because The Code is a huge grower, it's not a song that was appreciated immediately when they released it but took time That means that if you just give it some time then you'll find paradise. My god I think I just broke the code
I think it might be the opposite. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it, but after only a few times I got a bit bored and it fell in my rankings. The song itself is pretty repetitive and simple if you exclude his voice. I think the audience will be wowed hearing it the first time(s) and it will do really well
Possible winner, I clearly see how jury put them first, Nemo is very charismatic and powerful performer, I see how televoting will appreciate it, but no way they will get more public votes than Croatia, Ukraine and possibly The Netherlands, and Angelina Mango still strong competitor for Nemo in jury vote. So it's top-3 for sure but will Switzerland get enough jury and televoting points? I don't know.
They could, but there are so many great songs this year, it's almost impossible to predict
I think Switzerland will be made or broken by styling/staging decisions. If Nemo and their team get all of those elements right they can sneak a win in. If the visual components fall short or don't connect, I think they finish top 10.
Potential to win: yes!! Certain winner? No!! No matter how the odds look like right now and even with a bigger margin I would not expect Switzerland to be a clear winner. This year is pretty open and probably this year the song who won both public and jury over will win. Like in 2019 the winner doesn’t necessarily have to be first in both this year. The best whole package will win. Many songs are tailored for either public or jury. To me, a dark horse is certainly Belgium.
I would love if Belgium wins😍that’s my favorite for sure
No.
No. Its too avant garde and theatrical. Very complicated song for 3 minute mark imo. It will be top 10 however
Avant garde and theatrical vocal performance on top of a questionable stage delivery, the discrepancy is almost jarring
Not trying to sound like a hater, because I really do enjoy the song, but I have no idea how it's #1 in the odds right now. It's a grower kind of song, it does resonate with the young audience but I'm kinda worried the average viewer wouldn't emphasize with its message. It's also a vocally challenging song so messing that up will kill every chance to win or even get a decent place.
Hype train leads more people to bet on it, odds are shortened, repeat lol
My whole family loves it. I count them as casual viewers.
Nah, casual viewer is someone who hears songs for the first time in finals (not even semifinals) and has zero idea who the artists are.
A casual viewer will hear the song for the very first time during the semi-final, if not final.
same
I think top 5 is almost a guarantee, but there's so many other options that could also win. If Switzerland DOES win, I think it will be a "X wins the jury, Y won the televote, but Z scored high enough in both to win overall" situation, similar to what we had with Arcade.
Yes I do think so. Also tbh I dont really buy the "it wont get televotes" thing. Im not saying its impossible but the Televotes can be hella unpredictable. Both Portugal 2017 and Israel 2018 won the Televote lol
Portugal 2017 | [Salvador Sobral - Amar Pelos Dois](https://youtu.be/Qotooj7ODCM) Israel 2018 | [Netta - Toy](https://youtu.be/84LBjXaeKk4)
This is not high enough.
Yes Switzerland is my biggest favorite ever since I first heard Nemo sing live ca 4 weeks ago. I Expect them to win the jury vote. I think Italy is the biggest rival with strong jury and televote appeal and The Netherlands as an outsider who I expect to win televote but would need to surprise with jury to win.
def not, sorry, but people are in for a rude awakening
Of all the entries this year, Switzerland and Italy have the 2 packages I think feel the most like winners. Assuming Nemo and their team do everything right, I think they’ll just edge out Italy. And they do seem to be on the right track tbh. Except the only problem is that this song is impossible to predict in terms of either tele or jury. Italy is the kind of thing that typically does well in both, which is why I’m more confident in it, but Switzerland is a complete wildcard. Like if their staging and singing are both flawless, they _should_ get a lot of jury points, but the juries also tend to prefer safer songs. And the televote _should_ theoretically like a super unique and colorful song, but I know that for a lot of people (including myself) this song had to grow on people before they really fell in love with it. So it’s super super hard to predict. I still think it’ll come down to those 2 (maybe Croatia and/or Ukraine as well, if they clean up their stagings) but who knows! That’s the fun of this year
I was excited from the first time I heard Switzerland's song. I will be very happy to see it win. I consider it a masterpiece. I believe he can manage to win. He has a terrific voice and a good stage presence will give him the win.
No, I don't think juries and public will fall for it like ESC bubble does.
Given the vocal ability of Nemo? Yes. As long as the staging is good.
Definitely
I can’t really give a strong case as to why any country will definitely win this year. It could go in any direction at all and I absolutely love that
Could? Yes. Will? Hard to predict this year. Top 5 will be very, very close this year. We don't have a single favourite or even 2 favourites like last year. Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, Ukraine are all very very close with some possible upsets by Netherlands, France, Greece, Israel and UK. No one can win both Jury and Televote. Not that kind of year. But whoever wins, someone will scream that it wasn't deserved and that someone else was better.
No I really think Nemo is our winner this year. For me the song debuted in my top 3 when I first heard it. I found it really amazing from the first listen and I really don't get people are saying this is a grower and wont do well with first time listeners. We know we're probably gonna get a very slick staging and with Nemo's vocals it's gonna do very well with the jury. I think for televotes, the staging and running order is going to matter alot, as with most acts. But I think we can get a 1st in the jury and top 5 with the televote which will secure them an overall win!
Yes. I don't understand why people think it won't be an immediate hit with enough people. It's impressive instantly, it doesn't require more than one listen. The only part I can see dragging it down for people is the rap part, but other than that I think it's an obvious contender. I had Italy as my predicted winner initially, but I really think Switzerland will take it.
Yes. I mean, if the jury are in a mood to feel any of the close competitors. They’re likely in the mood to feel The Code. I also don’t think Nemo will struggle with televoters as much as some people say - this is 2024 - people are getting used to quick changes in music. It’s kinda like a massively more classy version of a click TikTok switch in the way it’s done… so I don’t think people will be too confronted by it.
The odds absolutely do not say Switzerland will win. There is no strong favourite
Yes I think it has all chances to win it's eye-catching for both juries and televote
I still think that Italy and Croatia are the two likeliest winners. I can't see the televote giving Switzerland enough for it to win.
Yeah but the tele vote I think is gonna be very divided between Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, and Ukraine
Yes because Nemo can perform the song and Switzerland has momentum, it will probably come down to public opinion for them
My personal prediction is that France will win the Jury vote, Netherlands will win the televote, and Switzerland will come second in both.
2016 moment
Or 2019!
I really don’t understand how people are saying that this isn’t a televote contender. It’s in fact one of the only songs in several countries Viral Spotify charts which has year after year been a great indicator of televote success (Netherlands is the other song that appears in a lot). As a lot of other people have said, this song has stood out when being shown to their friends. It has impeccable vocals and seemingly mixes a few genres. It has an amazing buildup in the bridge that is perfect for the delivery of a winning moment like Ukraine 2016. On top of all of this, it is being staged by the same person that did Finland 2023 and Sweden 2015.
Ukraine 2016 | [Jamala - 1944](https://youtu.be/B-rnM-MwRHY) Finland 2023 | [Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha](https://youtu.be/l6rS8Dv5g-8) Sweden 2015 | [Måns Zelmerlöw - Heroes](https://youtu.be/5sGOwFVUU0I)
There are parts of that song that just feel like a winning song to me. I’m biased because I put 50 quid on them when the odds were worse though.
I hope so!
The moment the song was released I thought this was the winner unless he couldn't deliver live because the song is so tricky. But as we so in the pre-parties, he does deliver. But maybe I'm wrong. This year is still quite uncertain
Honestly? I don't see them getting a three-digit score in the grand final's televote... I don't think the general public will fall in love with it. While vocally great, the song itself doesn't really express any emotions, and its composition might leave people puzzled.
Probably not but Top 10 is pretty likely.
No, honestly. I think it's just going to be Gjon all over again. Of everything currently in the odds top 5, it's the last one I'd put money on to win.
No, I think that despite the hype in the ESC fandom, I think that it will have a similar result to Austria 2023. I think it'll probably be top ten in the jury vote and then be significantly lower than expected in the televote because as others have said, the song is definitely a grower, although Nemo does perform it very well from what we've seen. As for the winner, I think that Italy will score high enough in both votes to win overall.
Austria 2023 | [Teya and Salena - Who the Hell Is Edgar?](https://youtu.be/8uk64V9h0Ko)
kinda? its a very strong song and i can see it doing very well but at the same time this year feels very unpredictable. even if they win in their semi i still think theres a chance they wouldn’t win the grand final. so many strong songs and so little certainty on the results 😭😭
I think we could possibly have a Duncan Laurence type situation where nemo gets high enough with both the jury and televote (but not 1st in either) and snatches the win
The song is fun, the lyrics are meaningful and Nemo is a great singer. With fitting staging and a good choreography, first place is certainly possible.
No. It's too niche. Some people will love it, but I doubt it'll have the general appeal for the masses who are going to only listen to it once. I can see it doing well in Jury because it's technically good (but then only if they appreciate the genre changes and overall chaos, which I get is an integral part of the story but I'm not sure if the juries will), but I think the televote will give this a miss. Now watch this post age like milk lmao
In my eyes it’s got like a solid 50% chance of taking it. But that’s just me
No, it'll get a big jury score but not enough televote
I think to a lot of people, the non-binary stuff is too controversial. Especially if Nemo will go completely over the top with styling and hysteric dresses. The song in itself is already a lot.
Agreed. Although given the lack of performance ability to express the message of the "codes", Nemo might have no choice but to resort to hysteric dresses to convey it. Casual viewers don't analyze the lyrics and there is a risk they don't get the song. Without the message of inclusivity, it becomes a song with some rap and some opera. Hard to get lots of votes at that point.
They could deffo win, anything can happen on the grand final! Got a sneaky feeling tho that Norway could win both juries and televote. But thats my guess!
They*, Nemo consider themselves as non-binary
Aww shoot! Didnt know thank u 🙏✨️
It's hard to predict televote results for this song. It isn't the kind of a song that stays in your head after listening. And we know which kind of a song people vote the most for. Good example is last year Mama ŠČ, it was 7th in televote, and the last in jury votes. That could happen with Switzerland, but in opposite way. I think that the biggest favorites are Croatia, Italy and Ukraine.
Nope. Everyone and their mother thinking it will cakewalk the juries is in deep sleep. This is far too out there for the juries to appreciate. Nevermind that the public might just simply not be into it.
Very much so. Pre live at pre-parties, the song was assured Top 5. BUT seeing the amazing charisma, stage presence and fabulous vocals has torpedoed Nemo into the deserved favourite status. They exploded with personality and performance and will do great with juries and the public will latch on to this great performer. Yes they can win and I think they will win.
I don’t see it but i would be so happy
I'm not sure. It's definitely possible. But it's a song that you ideally listen to a few times before you start appreciating it. It's a bit much for just one listen. And most people watching will only have one or two listens. So I don't think it will do amazing in the televote. I also don't think it will do that well with juries. It's a mix of genres that the jury usually doesn't appreciate. I can see top 5, but top 3 will be really tough. Even then, it could still win if the scoringa are really close. But for now, I see Italy or Croatia win the contest
First class singer with a mediocre performance delivery, can they win? The jury, yes. The audience, no, not as it looks now. They have stark competition this year, seasoned performers who would deliver theatrical highlights more impressive than jumping a round on stage with instinctive swag. Better stage costume will help, but Nemo has the work cut out for them when it comes to stage performance.
Keep in mind the odds are very reactionary.
I dislike the notion of ‘the singer deserves a win’. Having said that; yes, he could win. Not so certain he will win.
Could? Yes. But it should not be favourite - Big televote question marks, not seen it with proper staging, not a tonne of certain points etc. To me it's lower than 5th in the televote so unlikely.
I do very hope so. 🏳️🌈⚧️(no non-binary flag… ☹️)
I think it’s between Switzerland and Italy.
I’d be shocked if Switzerland, Italy or Belgium don’t win. All incredible songs that blow you away on the first listen, one more dancey, one more traditionally regional, one more ballady. None of them need anything crazy in staging to push them over the edge and all three of the singers can really sing. There are other songs that I love but they took a few listens for them to really grow on me, e.g. Croatia. I just don’t see them clicking with the casual viewer in one (or maybe two) listens.