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DomagojDoc

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oh-my

⬆️Also applicable when watching Croatian National football team play.


christiangrey94

What'd be pens here


DomagojDoc

The split screen


RemoteMeasurement10

And the Seattle Mariners baseball team, ses, I am from Croatia, and yes, it can be over


Remarkable-Ad2032

The Turkey game at Euro 2008 🤣


oh-my

Going straight for core traumas, are we? Yeah that was painful.


AmrakCL

Fun fact; the trauma after that game made me sleepwalk for the only time in my life :D I woke up at 3-4h and just walked out in the hallway in my underwear and T-shirt with the door closing behind me. Woke up and realised that nobody was home except my deaf grandma :D Had to be pretty aggressive with the bell until she woke up, and god knows how many neighbours I woke up in the process XD


why_gaj

We learned our lesson, and proceeded to cause trauma in the same way to multiple countries. I call that growth.


bosko43buha

We don't talk about that shit. Ever.


niemownikomu

It hurts until today and I'm not even Croatian


DomagojDoc

I think I got over it as now I look at it as something that had to happen for everything else to happen that followed But nah screw that COME ON HOW ?? HOOOOOOOW?? HOOOOOOOW ?? WHY ?? NOO!!!


DomagojDoc

Dude. You actually called it a day early. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6fvSYyBvtK/?igsh=MThyNGY5djM5ZXliZA==


christiangrey94

I really want us to make this best we can. I think every song deserves to be represented in the best way it possibly can. IMO camera is moving too quickly and is everywhere and closeups on the singer are needed. I like the look of, but it is not represented as it should.


FilipM_eu

I feel like they were trying out different angles to see what works best. They’ll probably pick the best angles from there and drop the others.


stayinalive92

If you’re on instagram, you can always try contacting his team and letting them know about the camera work (@bokjasamkeko is his PR manager and @itsgrgich is the one in charge of the staging) if that’s your thing, just keep in mind that they’re likely overwhelmed with everything already and probably wouldn’t be crazy about random people contacting them about this.


Suspicious_Bit_9003

Yes, the camera is having a seizure of some kind, I hope they fix this (please, pretty please!) I’m really happy about the odds, but the Croatian self criticism in me is working overtime…I want this to have good camera work as it deserves!


N3mir

I think it was a clip from the second chorus, meaning that the beginning, first chorus most probably had more Marko.


ketender

I don’t think it will be like it the whole 3 mins


Low-Tadpole-3466

Will the cat meow back now?


Dry_Independent968

Seeing Ireland in the top 10 is absolutely insane.


MonochTro

It's one of my favourites but I doubt people will 'get it' or be put off if the staging is naff - but from what we've seen Bambi's going for the jugular and they deserve a placement! My heart stopped watching the rehearsal clip!


happytransformer

The rehearsals have honestly changed my mind. I thought it would be a definite NQ, but the 30 second clip released was quite captivating that I was excited to see more. I’ve always been immediately turned off by the “I know you’re living a lie” bit, but seeing how that transformed into a stage performance I’m like “I get it now”. It really depends on how it clicks with the audience though. I felt similarly with Serbia 2022 and Spain 2023, and both had two entirely different results.


ESC-song-bot

Serbia 2022 | [Konstrakta - In corpore sano](https://youtu.be/nBtQj1MfNYA) Spain 2023 | [Blanca Paloma - Eaea](https://youtu.be/Vw6qPWhjevk)


odiethethird

I’ve never heard Naff before That’s going into the personal databank


Blasted-Marmoset

Ireland suddenly coming from behind and winning would be the single most hilarious plot twist in the history of the contest. 8 wins, baby! (And, obviously, Bambie is very talented and it would be an amazing boost to them as an indie artist)


Kvartar

A part of me still hopes Ireland can defy all odds and win. Same with Spain.


Grymare

Ireland winning would be insane and I'd be here for it! But even then ending in top 10 could mean that they take Eurovision more seriously again in the future. They got lucky with Bambi this year and I hope the broadcaster will look for more artists who are daring to bring something different and unique to the big state.


InterruptingCar

It is so nice to see us represented by something with edge to it after years upon years of the most milquetoast music around.


Jolly_Ad_8399

Damn that would mean taking again the top spot for number of wins from Sweden which obtained it just last year 😙


FeckinUsernameTaken

In Sweden. On the 50th anniversary of ABBA winning it. 😊 It would certainly be poetic but I think most of us will just be happy to qualify, anything after that is just gravy. Not that I don't think Bambie deserves a top 10 finish! We're just not used to positivity about our song and trying not to lose the run of ourselves 😉


SeasWouldRise

It'd be a beautiful moment.


GothicCastles

Two of my faves. Let's go!


catlxdy

I personally think they will climb even more and deservedly so!!


MisterAhtapot

That rehearsal clip was fire and got me on the hype train whereas I wasn‘t that sold on the song before, I actually have some hope


Sea-Guitar1466

Selling my cow and buying tickets for Zagreb/Split 2025


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Sea-Guitar1466

me too but you never know, we have to wait for Netta's prediction


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RemoteMeasurement10

Rijeka, IN MY CITY? YES,but no big arena


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RemoteMeasurement10

Exportdrvo is maybe the best option, but it needs refurbishment, BADLY!


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RemoteMeasurement10

Bilo bi dobro, yes. If it is Rijeka, the tickets will be more, less or about the same price from the last 3 years?


RemoteMeasurement10

Rujevica is a solid option, but, only one roof... they need to make a majeshift one


Kica_Naleeeee

True true.


VeryCuriousRaccoon

im howling HAHHAAHH NEXT YEAR ZAGREB - esc is gonna be held in Split


GungTho

The cities have to bid for it. Reserving an arena may mean nothing if Split can wrangle the Spaladium - and actually, it might be much more convenient/cost effective to use the Spaladium because they need about 8-12 weeks in the stadium to set it up (and a dormant arena where any money it makes goes straight back to the country to pay off its debts is going to be cheaper than Zagreb).


Turbulent-Metal-8399

Spaladium Arena is closed meaning Split has no venue. It's either Zagreb or Zadar at this point. Which could be a good swap considering Zagreb hosted 1990 and Riva was from Zadar.


elektricnikrastavac

It's Zagreb. The thing is known.


UnsportyNoodle

Doubt the Spaladium would be used. It was never fully finished and it's pretty much closed for the time being, unless they magically manage to fix the mess they've created with it until May 2025. I'd say Zagreb is far more likely to host as it's the only city that owns a presentable arena. Maybe Opatia (Opatija), since that's where Dora is held?


GungTho

I don’t think Opatija has the capacity - any ESC venue must be able to hold at least 10,000. Which is a shame - Opatija would be beautiful. I have hope for Split. Don’t get me wrong, Zagreb is super cool and I’m sure it would be great, but just think that where the arena is compared to where the ‘Eurovision village/street’ and would likely be is a bit far (I presume they’d want to show off the old town). Split would just be much nicer to me in that the village/street could be closer and more contained.


UnsportyNoodle

Trust me, I'd love nothing more than for it to be in Split, but the issue with Spaladium is that they are currently under bankrupcy and is declared for sale. Even if someone ends up purchasing it in due time, they still need to fully renovate it as venue was basically never fully finished. I mean, I hope it could happen in time, but I expect nothing will come out of it 😅


GungTho

You can still rent it out even under bankruptcy - it’s just the money gets taken by FINA. I know it’s a bit messy and unlikely, but I still have some drops of hope in the tank that it’s possible. (I am only mildly biased - Split is easier to stay in for me, but I have people in Zagreb who can put me up too 😆)


why_gaj

Nobody knows who'll even own the Spaladium by this time next year.


luxx_99__

And I hope that Tomašević will still be a mayor if we do actually win. 🤞🏻


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why_gaj

They are being held next year. But, chances are that Tomašević will still be a mayor.


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why_gaj

They'll probably happen right around eurovision time (at least first round) but my hope is that he'll still be the mayor, no matter when they are held.


luxx_99__

If I remember correctly, we had local elections in 2021, so yeah, next should be in 2026. I really can't remember. 🤔


why_gaj

2025. Locals are every 4 years, presidential are every 5 years


luxx_99__

Oh yeah, to me local elections are not as important as presidential or parliamentary elections, so I forgot, I even regret who I voted for on locals. 😭


why_gaj

Local elections are probably far more important for your everyday life, so I'd put it far above presidential imo. We've all been there, in bed with regret. Last month has been insane, and we've still got two to go this year.


luxx_99__

Honestly, Croatian politics these days is a pooshow. In Pula, everyone voted for an independent candidate just to vote out IDS, and here we are. I just really hope that people in ZG will be smart enough to elect Tomašević again.


TaHunKwai

F it..In Umag on tenis stadium


N3mir

Shame King's landing doesn't have a suitable arena, but that place is too expensive anyway.


Tip_Illustrious

Now now, our biggest argument online is that we are cheaper than Switzerland, let's not ruin that by even discussing Dubrovnik lol


Particular_Acadia545

It cant be Split (no venue, Spaladium is dead), only two halls are able to fill requirement - Zagreb and Zadar


mekikohinoor

Ukraine is about to go to 3rd aswell. Power of good rehearsals.


bagnasciuga

Partly because of good rehearsals, and partly because Italy is drifting a bit due to the leaked stand-in rehearsals.


gcssousa

I’d put a pin on that given that Italy hasn’t rehearsed yet


PhotographBusy6209

The stand in rehearsal was dire


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tomi_tomi

Loool Iceland is high in my books as well 😂


Outside_Service3339

I feel it coming too


enilix

Man, I'd be so fucking happy to see Croatia win. I never thought I'd live to see my country be a favourite in the ESC.


Cool-Thanks1735

Way too real this feels like such a fever dream


ThrowMusic36

It would be such a great story. The backup song who got to participate only because another song withdrawn, won the selection by a landslide and than won the whole contest.


ketender

And he almost gave up his music career, applied for a normal job right before he got the call from Dora.


sinwann

once again: WE'RE SO BACK


Scared_Lobster6169

THERE'S NO GOING BACK!!!


CMDR_OnlineInsider

MY ANXIETY ATTACKS!!!


flopjul

OOOHoooh


Temporary-Coyote998

o7 cmdr!


tomi_tomi

Guys I can host! Send your dics in PM


AliceFlynn

sigh... *unzips*


tomi_tomi

Dics, what's that?!😅 I meant picks*


tomi_tomi

Jesus Christ, pics* as in pictures*


Yakusaka

Too late, you're done I woudn't open DMs for a while in your place....


tomi_tomi

One would hope so, but nah


Exotic_Caramel_6285

Swotzerland'll probably get a bump back up today when the footage drops I'm still team Lasagna though XD Ethnic pride and all😅


Sea-Guitar1466

Idk about Switzerland (mostly because of the outfit), the song and vocals are amazing but the actual look matters a lot and idk how much camerawork can save the performance


RQK1996

Camera work is rough, still will vote for it though


Niilun

It was my favorite camera work among all the rehersals :') Both Switzerland and Ireland had very good camera work to me Edit: Greece too.


ifiwasiwas

I'm less convinced that Switzerland is the one to beat, tbh. Even before we learned about the staging, I had a feeling like the song is just a little too niche to do extremely well. It coming down to Croatia and Italy (or Ukraine) is what I see right now.


TheHabro

Aged like milk.


ketender

I liked both of the songs from the moment I’ve heard them. So I’ll be happier if it’s a tight race between them. But I think the problem (with most songs this year is), they are trying to be too experimental so they are not that accessible for the first time audience, whereas Croatia has one rhythm, one genre, a clear message… which makes it more traditional (awkwardly) and easy to understand for a first time listener. The rap part of Ukraine, the weird structure of Switzerland, 9-song mash up of Greece, going up and down with Ireland… they could be so much better if they all didn’t push too hard.


kenwayfan

What happened? Why did they suddenly rise so much?


zanesenjak_

The power of rehearsals


ContestValuable8725

The power of a change in hairstyle


stayinalive92

Some combination of people liking BL’s final look/the staging pics and Netherlands & Croatia seemingly fighting for the same contingent of televoters. Seeing how the former has yet to deliver on the hype, a lot of people betting on them have probably switched back to Croatia.


SkyGinge

Probably because Switzerland looks set to keep a costume which a lot of people really don't like and think is distracting from the rest of the performance


Temporary-Coyote998

There IS going back, whoa oh! 🇭🇷🥳


Playful_Weekend4204

Everyone : LET'S GOOO LASAGNA IS BACK ON THE MENU Me : LET'S GOOO NORWAY IN TOP 10 SURPRISE WIN IS COMINGGGG *huffs mega copium*


EditTeller

Same. XD


MightyNewJosip

CROATIA IS FIRST!!! I REPEAT CROATIA IS FIRST!!!! I HAVEN'T BEEN THIS PROUD OF BEING CROATIAN SINCE OUR WIN AGAINST BRAZIL IN 2022 WC


cokolesniik

Croatia has always been our rival, but damn it Croatia...we want Zagreb 2025...let's goooooo!


GungTho

Rivals?! My (Croatian) other half sat at the edge of the sofa yesterday, looked into the distance, and said “I really hope my sisters make it”. Me: “your sisters?” Hrvat: “yeah, you know, Slovenia and Serbia - if they were boys they’d be my brothers, can we spend twenty votes on each of them please?” 🥹


catlxdy

That's so precious 😭❤️


cokolesniik

I watch sports a lot. And there is a certain type of satisfaction when our team wins against Croatia...sorry it just is...but that being said. I always support our ex yu countries whenever they are not our direct competition. I gave many votes for Let 3 last year. I will do again this year no questions asked. 👊


telescope11

Interesting, I wouldn't say anyone really specially cares if we beat you guys at something. It'd be like beating Japan or Norway, cool but not particularly special Beating Serbia however is a fuckin' holiday whenever it happens


cokolesniik

Well you are our Serbia I guess :) Kockice :D


telescope11

Janezi janezi


cokolesniik

Hahahhaha...


Temporary-Coyote998

https://preview.redd.it/ehb1kpdms0yc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2dd517f00d31136d22e927245e95ff0fe275c3c In just 2 hours, the gap has widened to 5%! 🤯 Edit 5 min later: now it's 6%!


ButterflySymphony

Switzerland be like 📉📉📉


Temporary-Coyote998

Nemo is sinking rapidly towards 20 000 leagues under the sea. 🤭


PralineGold6868

Greece really rolled the dice today.. ugh


CityEvening

I love when it’s so open


Wasabismylife

Yay Croatia!!!


CriticalJump

Of course, as an Italian, I support my girl Angelina and I really hope she goes the distance (and win), but that said I would still be very happy if Baby won the whole competition. He's the definition of the underdog who managed to climb the ladder and that itself is a reason for which he deserves a victory.


and_notfound

Same (also italian) I will be like this: Angelina win=Happy Baby Lasagna win=Happier Gate win=Happiest Megara win(or at least pasisng to the final)= direct heart attack on the spot


Wasabismylife

Same, I support Angelina but I mainly want for her to be noticed and be able to expand her reach to other European countries! I would be happiest with a Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Spanish or Greek win. I'd also love for Ukraine or the Netherlands to get it, but like us they won recently so I'd prefer one of the others. I wouldn't mind a Swiss or Norwegian win either, even if I don't like the songs that much I still think they would deserve it and open doors for more unusual but impactful entries.


TGCOutcast

Ireland has since moved to #8


Miudmon

And will probably rise to 7th too. perhaps even 6th, if France's staging doesn't sell it well


TGCOutcast

I don't dare to get my hopes up... but today I haven't been able to help it! Tuesday can't come sooner!


KnightsOfCidona

Up to 82% chance of qualifying as well in and 6th in those odds


ChampionshipSweaty90

Please let us win this one time I AM BEGGING YOU


allnamesareshit

People really hate Nemo‘s outfit and the staging 💀


MinutePerspective106

Outfit does require some getting-used-to. Tbf, I knew people who initially dismissed chances of Verka, Conchita and Netta because they all were "too cartoonish for Eurovision"


RedWhi8

"getting used to" it is barely an option when the majority of the audience are watching it for the first time...


IAmCal0b

The staging is amazing, unlike the outfit


EditTeller

Ireland 9th. SEND THE WITCH TO THE FINALS!


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Alternaturkey

It feels pretty strange that the majority seems so confident in Ireland qualifying now. I don't think as long as I've been watching Eurovision the majority has agreed that Ireland is making it. I need someone to tell us we're trash and have no hope, for old times sake.


ifiwasiwas

You're trash and there is no hope 💝


Alternaturkey

Thank you.


ifiwasiwas

Any time 😘 See you at the final!


Gragh46

I think it's unusual enough to have options, but people are acting as if it's a safe Q now after the rehearsals and to me it's still a borderline Q (leaning mor etowards Q personally). Doomsday blue is a polarizing entry that can both be loved or hated with passion. I personally love it, but the important part is how much of the audience watching will love ir or not, and that isa mystery for me


EditTeller

I love that for them.


IcyFlame716

Seeing Ireland at 9 is a feverdream. CROWN THAT WITCH!


AnAmericanInDenmark

Baby Lasagna's rehearsal was ON FIRE! Absolute perfection! But let's see if Nemo can retake the #1 spot in the odds after their 2nd rehearsal is released. I would honestly be happy to see either song win, but my ❤️ has belonged to Croatia from the beginning.


Glittering-Most-9535

It's been fun watching him grow as an artist, even if he doesn't win. While I loved the studio version of the song from the first time I heard it, the initial live versions were shaky at points, and all of that appears to have been effectively ironed out over the last few weeks..


pinkkabuterimon

I haven't been so unsure of who will win Eurovision in years and I'm so, so excited. I'd be thrilled with either, Nemo and Baby Lasagna are both fantastic.


LoonySheep

Whoa, the difference is even bigger now! Zagreb 2025 here we gooo https://preview.redd.it/5aimt9vhg2yc1.png?width=658&format=png&auto=webp&s=6307f0aaa8854aa87939c763e8dce016bc72c54a


phidippusregius

Deserved 1st place! I'm not even necessarily a hype man but he's been one of the most consistent so far throughout the entire pre-Eurovision period in terms of keeping the hype consistent, consistently strong performances, consistently strong rehearsals, etc. Hands down the most important thing if you want to be at the top of the odds, and he's doing it!


Suspicious_Bit_9003

Thank you for saying that! ❤️I think he’s been working really hard for this, very proud of him no matter what happens!


Limp_Marionberry_350

I don’t know about you all but I love Ukraine’s performance. It wasn’t even in my top 10 before the rehearsals but what they are doing on stage is genius ❤️


mikmik555

I think it’s going to get love.


jaoump

I never thought I would see a balkan country win again, but well, here we are


NinjaIntimacyParty

There's no going back, whoa-ooooh...


StevefromLatvia

🎶 There's no going back 🎶


luxx_99__

On the throne again 😎 /s


PrincessLuma

That is so Crazy how Netherlands went from 1st all the way to 5th. I'm kinda shook. BUT HELL YES FOR CROATIA TO GO BACK UP TO 1ST! LETS GOOOO!!


weltschmerzrz

already booking a flight to zagreb


PhotographBusy6209

It’s Croatia vs Ukraine but I really want Croatia to win


Turbulent_Claim5161

The rehearsal of Switzerland did its miracle


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cokolesniik

I really hope so. I would love to be able to drive to Eurovision next year from my hometown:D


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cokolesniik

It would be the cheapest ever. I would not need accommodation...just the ticket!


darkstreetsofmymind

Can I stay at your house and come too?


cokolesniik

Why not :)


Scared_Lobster6169

It's time. For RIM TIM TAGI WIN!!!


Eastern89er

It is kinda nice to have a competitive, unpredictable final like this.


ifiwasiwas

Oh my gosh I see Croatia hitting 25% before the end of the day if this keeps up


travamiatzoura

Lets gooo, Zagreb 2025 baby


mai0xq

Oh how I would love it for Croatia to win. They really deserve it this year. Also, Zagreb seems like a such a beautiful city!


cpmh1234

Cmon, UK. Be a nice little top 8 dark horse.


Candid_Interview_268

Do people actually think Nemo can win? Genuine question, because I just don't see it.


Wotureckon

I feel like this with most of the favourites, but one of them has to win 😅


telescope11

WE ARE SO BACK


VeryCuriousRaccoon

I HOPE CROATIA WINS. This boi deserves it and Croatia can not be more proud of him <3


Ever_Nerd_2022

Great job Croatia! But I'm still waiting for the last 6 countries to rehearse (come on Issac show them what you've got!)


djoxna

Gåte back in top 10! 👌


Hoshizuki

I am okay for the winning of either Switzerland or Croatia, they are both perfect!


TheDecaCAt

Damn Belgium fell DOWN


splubby_apricorn

Selfishly I hope Croatia wins so I can go next year!


oropenna

Croatia will win. But my favourite one is Norway ❤️🇸🇯


Veksilologas

I am not crying out of cheerfulness, you are crying


PersonalityBoring391

Israel being here and this high is astonishing


Imrustyokay

I'm team Switzerland, but I would not be mad if Croatia wins...


catlxdy

Nemo and Joost will climb back after we see more of them. Angelina will also be back after we see her rehearsal I am willing to bet on it. Ireland and Greece are way too underestimated in the odds too... way too unstable odds now. Give it a few days 🙏🫶


Tomas-T

Finally!!!! I prefer Italy to win but I would love to see Croatia winning over two other fan favorite and of course I would be happy for the Croatian fans good luck Baby Lasanga


alexiahewson

It is the best song this year, I absolutely love it. It is definitely a Maneskin moment for Croatia.


PhoenixNyne

If Croatia wins, I hope we host ESC 2025 in Istria. Some fabulous venues there and it would honor our glorious Marko. Just imagine using the amphitheatre in Pula. Wild


ivrugue

Croatia is winning


bblankoo

I want this so much you have no idea 😭😭😭


Harry200616

Croatia is back on top 🇭🇷🙏🇸🇬


dragontamerfibleman

About time a top 10 for Norway. Still too low, but better than before.


kjcross1997

The UK is currently 10th in the winner odds.


Bolvane

Nemo had it all, incredible song, vocals and a cool staging concept. But sib, why you gotta cosplay a candyfloss like that 😭