10 Things NOT to say to a Eurovision Fan 

As an American, my mom tells people when I bring it up, that it's an award show, I'm dead

The majority of people I know need to see this video

you forgot *why is australia competing*

I'm from Indonesia and I have lots of friends from Europe and Australia because of Eurovision. I love how diverse and welcoming Eurovision is, it brings people together through music and I'm not really much of a music fan but Eurovision is what got me hooked up to music, that's when I met alot of people who're interested too. I just wished people here would be a little bit more open minded than just say "If it's not famous, it doesn't matter", that's what I'm annoyed by, people claiming Eurovision doesn't matter or is irrelevant just because they've never heard of it

The thing that annoys me most is when people say no one in UK takes Eurovision seriously, I'm from UK and I do actually and I know others that do too

"We'll never win anyway so what's the point " constantly hear it in Ireland

When people don't vote but still get angry when the "wrong country" win. If you didn't vote, you did nothing to change who would win.

''Ugh.. Why are Israel and Australia even participating. They aren't in Europe. '' Don't say that to me. XD

Most annoying thing to hear as an American fan - (from another American) "Oh yeah, I've heard of Eurovision, thats like American Idol, but for Europe ? right ?" - makes my blood boil !!!

Booing an act for its country's politics, is ridiculous and that is really off putting to the Russian performers, I love Eurovision, but politics should have no place in the contest

This is so relatable 😂😂❤️

I know gay people who don't like Eurovision anyway, which is logical as there is no connection between loving Eurovision and being gay... People are so stupid :\ If someone heard the songs and he didn't like them, that's fine, it's a matter of taste But some people actually hate the contest without trying to watch it...

Eurovision brought me a lot of positive things in my life, literally Eurovision change my life and my views on the world. Thanks to Eurovision i've started to learn foreign languages, i discover many talented musicans from all around Europe (+ Australia), my passion for traveling and learning about the tradition, culture etc of a specific country is growing each day and people still thinks that Eurovision is a bad contest who doesn't have any value. I have only positive words to say about Eurovision. I hope my desire to watch Eurovision in life will be fulfied one day! Matt, i can totally agree with everything you said in your video. Many people watch only what is offered on TV, they aren't die hard fans like you and me, so for me their comments are understandable, but never tolerable. They should understand that Eurovision isn't only 3 hours of show, Eurovision is more than that!! All in all, i'll be watching Eurovision no matter what other people thinks about it!! :)

Another point that can be in your list: Eurovision did not bring any singer to become famous. Then you can bring examples like Abba or Celine Dion.

Well you can't deny that a huge part of our fandom does hate a song based on it's country q For example, the UK, hating UK's song just because UK I myself am from The Netherlands and yes I know not all fans are like this, but we can't deny our fandom became toxic

Australia has also qualified every single year from the semi-finals, along with Ukraine (although only 3 times)

What I find annoying the most is that people instantly assume I'm gay, I've seen even gay Eurovision fans kind of gatekeep the community saying Eurovision is only for gay people, but I don't really care about that one. To be honest, both aren't that bad as it is a good conversation starter anyway.

You forgot this on your list: Eurovision is SOOO kitsch. I have heard that sentence many times!!!

I get told ESC is full of cheesy songs about peace & love. It was not helped by Mans & Petra’s “Peace Peace Love Love” parody. There are many songs on other topics but the stigma is there. Love songs are everywhere, not just ESC.

Eurovision has the record of most views on a livestream on youtube (when the it's live, not a video of a livestream)

I loved Georgia 2018, glad to see a slight spotlight on them.

I hate to hear: x was the real winner, slay queen and other random predictions from people just based on personal taste which they quote with mark my words

I hate it when people say only gay guys do watch Eurovision 😡

I live in America, and whenever I mention Eurovision, without fail, the person I'm talking to asks me if it's some kind of soccer match. XD

I'm Irish and when Britain gave us one point this year me and my family gave out like mad...we also died laughing when we gave them nothing...

I am a 11 years old kid from Romania where we don't have RU-vid Kids. When ESC 2018 was on TV, a show in Romania called "Exatlon Romania" was at the same time. I have a friend that doesn't like Eurovision and he's laughing at me. The good thing is that at school, NOBODY laughts at me cause liking Eurovision and we talk toghether about it. (EDIT) Sorry for my bad English

Person: Who actually got famous from Eurovision?! ME: Celine Dion, ABBA... Never heard of? Person:.....

People tell me that no one watches Eurovision and I say ye only about 200 million 😂😂

Number 3 is so true! I live in Ireland and when I tell my friends about Eurovision they are like: WTF is that? So annoying!!!

One thing I hear from the older folks is : 'The contest isn't the same anymore!' Meaning that it was only on one night a year and no one knew the songs beforehand. 'It's not live anymore, it's like karaoke' I do miss the live orchestra and instruments on stage. 'Everyone sings in English these days' These songs will never get radio play or chart. The winners never have 'careers' afterwards. I could go on, but one thing I'd like to say as a Eurovision fan is that it is a fantastic hobby that takes me to wonderful places and wonderful people. I've been to 5 Eurovisions and many Danish and Swedish finals. So much fun and worth the overtime hours at work! Oh another thing you don't say to ESC fans:' It's campy' So was Sonny and Cher!

Seriously, thank you for making this video!! 🙏🏻👍🏻

Estonia still gives me goosebumps and hearteyes😍

Turkey should join again, we miss their rock groups...

We do a ESC party every year with loads of of friend it's so fun

I have been eurovision fan 35 years from 1983. I have many times heard many og these things. But it is a important part of my life,best time of year.

When I told my friend about the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 and that I'm watching it, he said the World Cup was coming and that it would be much better that Eurovision, argumenting with some of your points. We're not that close anymore lol :)

I want to add one thing I personally hate hearing when people ask about Eurovision. It's when they say "oh yeah it's something like The Voice or America Got Talent, right?

I always forgot about my PED but right now my ESC-heart is beating even stronger. I agree with every single world you have said. You are soooo right. Great video. Thanks for your work and passion.

All this is truth but we have to admit that jury LOVES sweden

Everything is political. Buying a cup of coffee is political... Where did those coffee beans come from? How much did the people who made your shirt get paid? Where does your taxes go?

My friends in Japan: "Why have such a contest? There are no idols, and the different songs are confusing. Why not just have one country perform a whole concert each year? Why don't they just give all the points at once instead of dragging it out? Thats stupid".... I have given up trying to make Eurovision fans in Tokyo lol.

I don't know why but I liked how you modified your voice xD

“Eurovision is gay.” Yeah I know eurovision is fcking fabulous

Great video, Matt.

“Sents to all classmates”

Yeah, I relate to many of these. I'm lucky to have one friend who loves it as much as me! (Btw we are in our mid-twenties) Eurovision is incredible, I love looking at the history and its development.

huge fan living in PA. I totally agree with you. Now purchasing the DVDs

Very good video, Matt, and nice T-shirt too!

It all depends on subjectivity.

11th thing is NOT to use false maps

7:57 all my greek friends

I'm a simple person, I see Eleni - I click!

7:35 #CelebrateDiversity

I tihnk its so annoying when people say that they a eurovisionfan but hasnt listening to a single esc song before 2000...

As an American I can proudly say that Eurovision is known simply because of Verka and Lasha Tumbaii. That song is so popular at camp. I remember a kid dancing to it for one of the evening programs.

What I hear the most is: "Eurovision is not about music and the songs, only about the show and the act"

6. Typical Poland xD

It's a common complaint that "you can't compete in music" (my dad amongst them) and in the Swedish take, it's a common joke with the answer "that's why we do it and why it's fun!" (try to find Filippa Bark's Swenglish "Don't compete in musik", it's hilariously bad XD)

Don't Italians get a pass for not knowing about Eurovision since they were out for a decade?

This is the perfect video about what I feel about this! And also: It's a Music-Festival... Not a Political-festival...I can say like this: I am a straight (As much as I experienced anyway.. I might be Pan, Bisexual or maybe also Polyamorous what I might know... Doesn't matter...Moving on) white male. I looking at ESC (Eurovision Song Contest for you that don't know the short for it) just for the music.. Because I listen to EVERYTHING... Sure some I don't like and some I don't... And No I don't always cheer for my own country.. Most of the time these last couple of years (2016 - 2018) I didn't like our song that was sent there at all (Sweden). But I still watch.. Why? Well for the MUSIC!! This year I loved so many... Denmarks "Higher Ground", Netherlands "Outlaw In 'Em" or even the winner "Toy".... My favorite year was 2006... And you ESC-Haters.. 2006.... Try to say that it's to much pop and sound-alike songs and listen to the winner of 2006! Lordi from Finland!! Yeah... Pure great Rock!! We in the community for ESC knows that we aren't always gonna like the same songs..And here is the REAL kicker that I feel is VERY IMPORTANT: Even if the country/countries I like and vote for doesn't win..IT.. DOESN'T..MATTER!... Like.. Real talk here... If I hear a great song... A song that goes right into my heart... Do you think that if that song are in a contest and it doesn't win that it just become worthless to me? No! It doesn't! I still are gonna love that song... I still are gonna play it even after the contest is over.. I will still enjoy the song... Sure sometimes I have looked at the result and cursed at Europe that they don't have that good taste since sometimes songs I don't even remember wins (For me, if I can't get a melody of a song into my head it's not a winning song for me.. Didn't like 2016 or 2017's winners)..But It doesn't matter in the end....My personal winner-songs and favorite songs still exist and I have the great opportunity to listen to them how often I like.. I loved "Yodel It" - Romania 2017 thousand times more then the winner of 2017... There are so much more I could tell you about why ESC is one of the best things ever in the world but as you say ESCunited... It's subjective with music... Everyone have their own taste!

6:13 Serbia qualified this year because it received 24 points from Montengro Romania received 24points from Moldova Latvia would have been in they hadn't done friend voting :(((

Some songs may not good but not suck. And the neighbor voting exists but if the song is good, everyone will vote it. Top 5 plus Host system isn't good. It should automatically qualify top 3 from Televoting and top 3 from Jury voting instead. PS. I am a fan.

*Well 3 people still hate eurovision*

"We are always underrated" (top10)

Great video! If someone asks me those questions I would just go mad!

Of course that there's music for all tastes, that's why it's interesting.

I am pretty impressed on how much you know about ESC. Thanks :D. I agree with you. Greetings from Germany #HugeEscFan

I agree so much... the nordic countrys don’t vote for each other that much. I’m from Denmark and have you seen the points from Sweden? (sry sweden luv u). We vote for who we think is good.

My friend hate eurovision and she say that eurovision songs sucks, one day she came to me and said "hey listen to this song,, it was eurovision song. But still she say that esc sucks

Like the video. Completly agree with al your points, accept 1. Number 5: point 1: uh, YEA😏😏 The rest is spot on.

5:16 wasn't the semi final system introduced in 2004?

12:11 why is Belarus greyed out?

There are more eastern than Western countries so chances are bigger for eastern countries to be hosting...

When people say the voting is 'political'. Argh! No it's not!!

What a pleasure listening to these wise words. Now i'm even more bummed i got a free pass to the euroclub on the grand final night and i didn't see you there.

Watching at home for the tv, i need every detail of the performance!

Love your videos! ❤ I'm from Israel 🇮🇱

I'm free to be whatever I, whatever I choose, (...) I'm free to say whatever I, whatever I like, If it's wrong or right it's alright.

I get annoyed when people say the uk doesn’t do well because of politics (Brexit etc.) I live in the Uk and all the tv presenters make jokes out of Eurovision, it’s proper frustating😡

Why didn't you colour Belarus in its flag's colours like all the other countries on the map of Eastern Europe? It's been participating in Eurovision since 2004. It's quite offensively

You forgot my favorite "why is Australia in? It's *EURO*vision" well, since it's a contest where the members of the EBU can participate, I don't see the problem nwn

I live in Finland and I hate how so many people here think the point is just to WIN. For me ESC is so much more. Okay it would be super super cool to win again but it's not the most important thing... For me it's a super big party! I just want to enjoy and support other countries no matter if Finland is not in the final. :) (And sorry if my english is not perfect😅🇫🇮)

My friends always complain about Eurovision and say it's bad!

Love you!!

most of us from the UK need to listen to Q6

People hating on it, People cant accept foreign music culture... I love eurovision but i get so much hate

E hugs for everyone who watches euro! Lol 😍

What about the people who think Eurovision is a music genre? “All you listen to is Eurovision, don’t you know other songs?” “aLl yOu LiStEn tO iS eUrOvIsIoN, dOn’T yOu KnOw OtHeR sOnGs?” It makes me so annoyed when people complain about that. Because it’s also music that everyone can listen???

I'm Greek and though the Greek votes to Cyprus sometimes are really weird we need to consider that Cypriot artists are well known in greece and they have a fan base here and they promote their eurovision songs in greece a lot. Same goes the other way too. And I imagine that this happens between artists in other blocks like the ex-ussr, the Balkans etc. It's not just politics. It's international markets.

I loveeeeee Eurovision and I'neither gay nor lesbian, I'm myself. There's room for everybody. You are all welcome to the funniest, and the most energetic and amazing show seen worldwide.

I HATE when people say that its "just" a song contest and that its boring, and that I can't see it because of that :c I must admit I didn't like the winner of 2018 but that doesn't mean I don't think its good for Netta :) other people like it and that's ok! I just have a different taste of music😊and we all do. Ok this comment is getting long xD I'm gonna end it now

What really is annoying me is seeing someone with a shirt saying Texas talking about eurovision... Dude that offends... When I went to Eurovision this year I met an American with a Flag of... get this... San Marino!!!! I'm not kidding... He even asked me to take a picture!!!

In the UK, we need lessons in this at primary schools

that thing about nobody I Am from Belgium and I was a bit sad when I read on a eurovision page only 60000 Belgian watches the show :'( (ps lol Belgium and netherlands say that to the points they give to Blanche x) most of the times we never gave our 12 points to each other)

12:50 Eastern Ukraine is upset.

I will come with a statement that you did not use and which is valid for me. The show is too much of a circus now. In the good old days when you had an orchestra- and every nation sang in their national tongue. The audience sat silently with their Sunday clothes on, and with the few countries that participated there was excitement when they gave the scores from 1-12 points. Then the focus more at the song itself and now it is all over the place. I could go on and on. I follow the show as a tradition since I watched it since 1985.

I almost forgot... not always :-D

Everytime when I tell something, many comments about Eurovision, everyone's gonna tell me 4th comment (Every country vote for their neighbors) in Turkey. This is the most common saying in Turkey ALMOST EVERYONE tell me this comment! And also 6th comment is quite common (Europe hates us!) This is really disturbing! I can't take them anymore as a Eurovision fan

In Sweden Everyone watches Eurovision (Almost). At least everyone know what it is

Eurofans, do people ask you the following with a disgusted face or does it only happen to me?: "Eurovision? I used to watch it as a kid but... you like that now? Like... now? Really?" I HATE IT