Eurovision 2014 = “Hotbed of Sodomy”
Ninety-nine percent of North Americans don’t give a damn (or even know) about the Eurovision Song Contest. But every year, it grabs the attention of nearly half a billion people. Think of it as The X Factor, America’s Got Talent, the Idol shows, The Voice, The Gong Show and the Olympics all rolled into one.
Eurovision is a clash of nations that often becomes an epic train wreck. And in the process, it’s hugely entertaining. Well, I think so, anyway.
There’s always controversy, too. This year, the citizens of Belarus are up in arms over the act chosen by Austria to compete. Concita Wurst is a transsexual singer–and that just will not do.
The petition demands that the Belarusian information ministry block the broadcast from the country or otherwise order that Wurst’s performance be censored. I quote:
“Thanks to European liberals, the popular international contest, which is to be watched by our children, has turned into a hotbed of sodomy.”
Observers say that the petition will most likely fall on deaf ears. Belarus has no intention of being expelled from Eurovision because that would bring rioters to the streets.
Get prepped for Eurovision 2014 with Concita’s performance on Austrian TV.
(Via The Hollywood Reporter)
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