Dustin in the Eurovision

Discussion in 'Ireland: NSR' started by Ash II, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    I'm by no means a fan of this freakshow apart from the carcrash comedy element, but I so want this to happen.

    The Eurovision Song Contest often fields a few turkeys but this year could be the first time a contestant is an actual turkey.If he wins the Irish final later this month, Dustin the Turkey, a cult celebrity puppet with a thick Dublin accent, may go on to represent his country in Belgrade.
    Ireland has won the Eurovision contest seven times but has failed to make an impression on the judges in the past three years.


    Fortunately, Dustin is no stranger to musical success, having already released six albums and 14 singles, including duets with Bob Geldof and Chris de Burgh. But his entry for Eurovision - Irelande Douze Points - is ruffling feathers among the country's musical elite.Frank McNamara, who wrote two previous Eurovision winning entries, told The Times it was "disgraceful" that the turkey had even made it on to the shortlist, while Shay Healy, the writer behind Johnny Logan's Eurovision winner What's Another Year?, was stunned that a "bunch of grown-ups could come up with this as a solution".
    Bill Hughes, chairman of the Irish judging panel, told the Irish Times the panel did not pluck Dustin's song from obscurity for a joke.
    He said: "We did think seriously about it but once we heard it and we all laughed so much we decided it was worth including."
    Dustin himself is reportedly joining the competition to help boost the Irish economy, believing there is a direct link between the recent downturn, his recent lack of musical output and Ireland's poor performance at Eurovision since 2004.
    The turkey shot to fame in the 1990s on children's TV programme The Den with fellow puppets Zig and Zag before releasing a string of hits. He is so popular that thousands of voters spoiled their ballot papers in the 1997 presidential election by writing "Dustin".
    Dustin is up against five other contestants in the Irish Eurosong contest on February 23.
     
  2. Belgian guy

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  3. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    See, I bet even you'll tune in to witness this!!!!
     
  4. Belgian guy

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    Hehe, I just might. :p
     
  5. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    Europe watch out.......
     
  6. astrix

    astrix Red Card

    Feb 11, 2008
    Good stuff mate.
     
  7. malby

    malby Member+

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    I heard it on Ray darcy show this morning. Obviously they are hoping he'll win. I predict he won't and there'll be outrage and allegations of vote tampering!!
     
  8. srd....

    srd.... Member

    Apr 20, 2004
    Cork City.
    Dustin used be class in the 90's,but in all honestly the song is f**king shite.
    dont get me wrong ive no intrest in either dustin hoffman the turkey or the eurovision itself,but heard the six songs last night driving home and his was by far the worst.
     
  9. Samarkand

    Samarkand Member+

    May 28, 2001
    A song by a turkey puppet was the worst? Say it ain't so.......
     
  10. srd....

    srd.... Member

    Apr 20, 2004
    Cork City.
    well that lemon tree song he had back in the day was alright,this however is'nt,saying that though the girl is a slovak :rolleyes:
     
  11. Samarkand

    Samarkand Member+

    May 28, 2001
    And the Irish Eurovision Oscar goes to...DUSTIN! :)
     
  12. Samarkand

    Samarkand Member+

    May 28, 2001
    Ohhhhhhh.........God! :eek:

    My eyes! My ears! :eek:

    [youtube]xYcfMQp5_Og[/youtube]

    My Lovely Horse on Father Ted suddenly looks like one of the most seminal pieces of pop writing in the last 50 years.
     
  13. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    It's on.....
     
  14. ToonUSA

    ToonUSA New Member

    Jan 11, 2005
    Quality from the Irish fans after the Czech game.

    [youtube]nBpIyt6LVVQ&[/youtube]
     
  15. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    I have to admit to liking this Eurovision song. :eek:

    [youtube]rfFf4EVvoaI[/youtube]
     
  16. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    One of them were from Leitrim the forgotten county and therefore don't count.
     
  17. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
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    That's a lie. There is nobody from Leitrim.
     
  18. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    There are. They have their annual get together in a phone box I hear.
     
  19. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    That's a lie. There are no phones in Leitrim.
     
  20. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    Yes the annual get together is in fact held in Sligo. In a phone box.
     
  21. Samarkand

    Samarkand Member+

    May 28, 2001
    Not last year. There was a double booking.
     
  22. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
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    Carlow's smoke signals made it that far this time?
     
  23. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    Not Carlow, Longford.
     
  24. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    We need to keep this as quiet as possible, before the Brits and Americans - the future of Germany depends on it.
     
  25. Ash II

    Ash II New Member

    Jul 23, 2004
    In a madhouse
    :D:D
     

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