Hmm, even though I'm not from Germany, I've heard many times that Lena was already famous as an actress before Eurovision. She even had sorta "scandalous" nude episode in some TV series
@@daretodream9765 I'm from Germany and all I can tell you is that she did appear in some TV shows but mostly those kind of shows where literally everyone can apply to and get chosen as a little side character for one storyline (1 episode). But she was not famous at all and especially unknown in the music industry, she was a normal student who was stuyding for her final exams during ESC 2010
I'm from Germany too and I had never heard of her "actress career" until you mentioned it here. These were very small side roles. Just stuff students do to make small money, I guess. Absolutely nobody here knows her for that!!! Greetings from Berlin 😎
That was fun! I'd like to give suggestions for countries: - Ukraine: honestly, all of their entries are great! And obviously, the only country to always qualify for the final. - Armenia: lot of diversity and just amazing songs! - Norway: again, lot of amazing entries. - Netherlands: not because our entries have always been great, but they might appreciate the 'glow up' :)
The fact that American living in Japan who have never watched Eurovision is familiar with Verka Serduchka means that it was a darn good act. There were musically better acts that we don't remember, there were visually better acts that we don't remember, BUT THIS ONE we do.
With some Eurovision songs, like arcade and snap, and artists, like måneskin, crossing over into the states, it's fun seeing the cultural through lines. Even Eurovision adjacent artists, like Jann, are seeing some level of success in the states.
Haven't had the energy or time to watch your long videos for a while, but this time both the concept, the guest and general chill vibes made me watch it in one sitting! More, please < 3
I've been watching you for years by now, and just want to say that I love the format you have with friends reacting along with you (as a ESC nerd). It always makes me smile, haha.
2021 was my favourite year. The vibes were stellar, there were so many winning worthy songs and the organisation was among the best. Perfect all the way through!
Wow, you picked some TOUGH years to figure out the last places! Fun video, and ❤❤ that three of your favorites were mine too!!! Awesome format. Would gladly watch more of these 😊
Paul seems like the sweetest guy, really enjoyable watching him reacting as he’s so open and interested. I would suggest Finland, France, Moldova or Italy for the next video
At least in my part of America, Arcade got a ton of radio play but it was just the normal Eurovision version. Until you said that, I had no clue there was even a version with a girl.
Love all of your videos and you are so patient with your US friends who dont know anything about our European looooooog lasting competition. Thank you for your effort much love from Denmark 🇩🇰🩷
I was expecting Manga for 2010 and you didn't disappoint! 😂 Your friend also didn't disappoint by guessing them as winner. They are winner in our hearts! 😭🤟🔥
Hello Alex, welcome back sweetie! What a delightful guest you introduced to us this time. Hope to see more of him in the future! Hmmmm, which country from 2005 till now? Netherlands Czech Republic Belgium
Your friend has a really good vibe for Eurovision. He is the type of audience they want to appeal. Eurovision 2025 has technically already started so you can tell him about the national finals currently starting.
Italy for the country that i want you to react to Eurovision. Even though i am a Greek i would like Italy and Ukraine as countries that you need to show the whole years. Also it was a criminal to not show 2021 in this video and concept. For me over the years 2015 and 2021 were the best years of Eurovision even though my all time favorite winner is Loreen both times
Love your reaction. Your own love for Eurovision is dropping out of this video. Adorable! You two together are soo likeable. Please do more reactions with Paul. And please follow Paul's suggestion. Germany ❤ But if you did it just from 2005, you at least need to add some honorable mentions, like obviously our winner song from Nicole. But also some from the 70s and 80s like Dschingis Khan, Katja Ebstein, Lena Valaitis, Joy Fleming and Ireen Sheer. But also for fun and diversity Texas Lightning, Stefan Raab, Max Mutzke and Lou. Greetings from Berlin 😎
On video ideas, maybe a tierlist video of what you think is the best year or best winner/runner-up/3rd place/etc, or maybe "best" loser (and maybe you can get guests who were featured on your vids to submit their own versions of tierlist. As for countries, Albania, Ukraine, maybe the Baltic countries? I think 2-3 countries which were there since the 90s/2000s plus 1 big one that was there for much longer like Germany. Otherwise, the vid might be too long.
I really liked this guy's reactions! Would love to see him again. For the countries: The Netherlands would be nice, since it's my country and it's interesting to see the change from 2013 onwards. I also think San Marino would be fun, mainly because of all the recurring artists like Valentina Monetta :)
"He can dance too?" Yup won Dancing with the Stars French version and his contemporary is the most viewed dance of that version on You Tube. Its sadly geo blocked in the UK.
Great video. So mean to inflict uk 2010 on him. Its one of our worst songs ever IMO. Great to see 2015 though, so many great songs, loved the Germany song more than Sweden actually. X
For your next video can you choose FRANCE, there are different types of music and some are fun and in addition there is none that is entirely in English that would be good
Cyprus was the first country to release their Eurovision 2025 song after the competition in 2024.. The song is called "All My Life" by Theo Evan. So, the timing of song releases varies from country to country. Some prefer to unveil their entries closer to the contest date, while others release them earlier to build anticipation.
Great choice Alex... your friend and the "modus" of picking the songs (best, worst, fave). I think it's a very good introduction to ppl who don't know much bout Eurovision. I agree on everything with your friend, except Sweden 2005 ;) He really needs to see 2014 and 2009 (conchita, common linnets, Alex Rybak etc ;)
Spain - Slomo Switzerland - Tout L’Univers Austria - Rise Like a Phoenix Ukraine - Shum Israel - Toy Italy - Grande Amore France - Violá Armenia- Jako Albania - Sekret
Can we at least have Paul's cardboard image in future videos lol I would chose one of those who mostly stick to national language, so: Serbia, Italy, France, Portugal...
4:10 U DID NOT SAY BOY GEORGE WAS IN WHAM HOW DARE YOU! George Michael not boy george dont ever get them mixed up, boy george doesnt deserve the privilege of being compared to a legend
I´m not joking, for us is in Sweden it like Christmas time. We shower an make us fine before the sending on TV. And all dekorations also. I got a glittering hat.
Oh I forgot….I would love for you to do all the Serbian , Serbia/ Montegro entries ( my all time favorite song is Serbia/ Monregro 2004 “ Lane moje” such a classic masterpiece from Zeljko Joksimovic ( Serbia 2012 ) and composer of Serbia 2008 and Bosnia 2006 ( allthough I’m danish 🇩🇰 and I dont understand a word, it doesnt really matter becoz I feel his voice, his interpretation and the songs …much love from Denmark 🇩🇰
I will never understand how someone (supposedly a "fan of the festival") who tries to explain what Eurovision is about, laughs and mocks and instead of letting the other person be fully aware of the images and songs, spends the whole time talking to them and distracting him. I also don't understand why the performances are not complete.
Which country should I be showing my guests next? We can go all the way back to 2005 to 2024. One country per video. Let me know.
Poland
La grande France 😂🎉🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Say na na na!
FRANCE
Sweden
Lena did get famous bc of Eurovision tho. She was literally not known at all before she got selected! Important to add here :)
Hmm, even though I'm not from Germany, I've heard many times that Lena was already famous as an actress before Eurovision. She even had sorta "scandalous" nude episode in some TV series
@@daretodream9765 I'm from Germany and all I can tell you is that she did appear in some TV shows but mostly those kind of shows where literally everyone can apply to and get chosen as a little side character for one storyline (1 episode). But she was not famous at all and especially unknown in the music industry, she was a normal student who was stuyding for her final exams during ESC 2010
I'm from Germany too and I had never heard of her "actress career" until you mentioned it here. These were very small side roles. Just stuff students do to make small money, I guess.
Absolutely nobody here knows her for that!!!
Greetings from Berlin 😎
@@ESCedi OK, got it
Who was that at?
!) your friend is freaking adorable.
2) your giddiness in showing Eurovision to newbies is adorable.
3) I would nominate France.
Thank you 🥰
That was fun! I'd like to give suggestions for countries:
- Ukraine: honestly, all of their entries are great! And obviously, the only country to always qualify for the final.
- Armenia: lot of diversity and just amazing songs!
- Norway: again, lot of amazing entries.
- Netherlands: not because our entries have always been great, but they might appreciate the 'glow up' :)
The fact that American living in Japan who have never watched Eurovision is familiar with Verka Serduchka means that it was a darn good act. There were musically better acts that we don't remember, there were visually better acts that we don't remember, BUT THIS ONE we do.
Can you please do a second part with the years 2023,2022,2021?
Great Video btw
I hope you keep on making more videos! They are always fun to watch!
Glad you’re back with another great video!
21:57 “The American” definitely passes the vibe check for me for sure 👌
Definitely Finland in the next video!! The range of those performances encapsulates Eurovision! 😂
This was so much fun! I’m ready for our next Eurovision fun!!
@@paullydee6754 is this Paul from the video?? Welcome to the Eurovision world!! You'll love it 😆
Oooo I love this guy lol. Bring him back ❤😂
Thanks! ☺️
With some Eurovision songs, like arcade and snap, and artists, like måneskin, crossing over into the states, it's fun seeing the cultural through lines. Even Eurovision adjacent artists, like Jann, are seeing some level of success in the states.
Nice to hear Jann's finding an audience.
Haven't had the energy or time to watch your long videos for a while, but this time both the concept, the guest and general chill vibes made me watch it in one sitting! More, please < 3
I've been watching you for years by now, and just want to say that I love the format you have with friends reacting along with you (as a ESC nerd). It always makes me smile, haha.
2021 was my favourite year. The vibes were stellar, there were so many winning worthy songs and the organisation was among the best. Perfect all the way through!
I'm late to this, but this video was so much fun!! Hope you do another one and include the years 2017 and 2021.
Wow, you picked some TOUGH years to figure out the last places! Fun video, and ❤❤ that three of your favorites were mine too!!! Awesome format. Would gladly watch more of these 😊
that feeling when you have the same favorite songs of these years ❤️
and of course Ukraine for review🇺🇦
loved the spatula mic! very creative 🤣
Dancing Lasha Tumbai was in the film Spy with Jason Statham and Melissa McCarthy
This was so great and fun to watch! Thank you to both of you!
That video was probably the most fun out of all Americans reacting to Eurovision 😁
Paul seems like the sweetest guy, really enjoyable watching him reacting as he’s so open and interested.
I would suggest Finland, France, Moldova or Italy for the next video
At least in my part of America, Arcade got a ton of radio play but it was just the normal Eurovision version. Until you said that, I had no clue there was even a version with a girl.
I've also had the same experience as an American. Never new about the version with a girl.
Verka Serduchka is my favourite FOREVER
Portugal
Great that you're back! I love your reaction videos.
You should do Moldova because they're interesting every year!
maybe just watch a whole year with him? he seems fun
I mean, I think I’m pretty fun 😂
Loved Norway 2024 sooo much
Me too
I think he saw verka's performance before one of Jason Statham movie. There was a bomb sceene in verka serduckha's consert :)
😂😂😂
YES! It was Spy! That's where I discovered Verka as well 😄
As a Croat...awww thanks for the compliment. Your friend seems fun.
It is fun to see reaction for Verka after I saw her week ago live :)
OMG cool work guys. Hello from Poland😅🇵🇱I have the same list of favorites competitors 🎉👍
Love all of your videos and you are so patient with your US friends who dont know anything about our European looooooog lasting competition. Thank you for your effort much love from Denmark 🇩🇰🩷
Finland. For the next video. Also I really liked this one. Recently subbed first time commenter here. Thank you for all of your content.
Croatia❤❤❤
Baby Lasagna🥰🔥🔥🔥🥰
I was expecting Manga for 2010 and you didn't disappoint! 😂 Your friend also didn't disappoint by guessing them as winner. They are winner in our hearts! 😭🤟🔥
Hello Alex, welcome back sweetie! What a delightful guest you introduced to us this time. Hope to see more of him in the future!
Hmmmm, which country from 2005 till now?
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Belgium
Thank you!
this was such a great concept for a video!
Your friend has a really good vibe for Eurovision. He is the type of audience they want to appeal. Eurovision 2025 has technically already started so you can tell him about the national finals currently starting.
Yeeesss, you're back!! 🎉❤
Yay a new video 😍
Please do this format with Paul again, just other years. It's fun to watch 😂
So much fun! 🤩
If an US person is reacting next, please show them San Marino :D. Otherwise, Ukraine or Lithuania.
France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 la grande la ZARRA Barbara pravi Slimane Amir and so on come on !!!
And pls show him when they put the miss universe's meme in the SF 2024 before the french act 🤣🤣
Next video: Finland!
Celine dino es una Diva Eurovisiva, ABBA, Mocedades, grandes artistas som eurovisivisos
Italy for the country that i want you to react to Eurovision. Even though i am a Greek i would like Italy and Ukraine as countries that you need to show the whole years. Also it was a criminal to not show 2021 in this video and concept. For me over the years 2015 and 2021 were the best years of Eurovision even though my all time favorite winner is Loreen both times
Love your reaction. Your own love for Eurovision is dropping out of this video. Adorable!
You two together are soo likeable. Please do more reactions with Paul. And please follow Paul's suggestion. Germany ❤
But if you did it just from 2005, you at least need to add some honorable mentions, like obviously our winner song from Nicole. But also some from the 70s and 80s like Dschingis Khan, Katja Ebstein, Lena Valaitis, Joy Fleming and Ireen Sheer. But also for fun and diversity Texas Lightning, Stefan Raab, Max Mutzke and Lou.
Greetings from Berlin 😎
Ukraine - the safe option, or Moldova - the freaky one
On video ideas, maybe a tierlist video of what you think is the best year or best winner/runner-up/3rd place/etc, or maybe "best" loser (and maybe you can get guests who were featured on your vids to submit their own versions of tierlist.
As for countries, Albania, Ukraine, maybe the Baltic countries? I think 2-3 countries which were there since the 90s/2000s plus 1 big one that was there for much longer like Germany. Otherwise, the vid might be too long.
Alex, i have to say, i could predict your favourites before i even saw them. You are a very typical eurofan when it comes to taste.
I really liked this guy's reactions! Would love to see him again. For the countries: The Netherlands would be nice, since it's my country and it's interesting to see the change from 2013 onwards. I also think San Marino would be fun, mainly because of all the recurring artists like Valentina Monetta :)
"He can dance too?" Yup won Dancing with the Stars French version and his contemporary is the most viewed dance of that version on You Tube. Its sadly geo blocked in the UK.
Why blocked for the UK?
Author, it's strange but me and u have the SAME tastes in eurovision😅10/10
Great video. So mean to inflict uk 2010 on him. Its one of our worst songs ever IMO. Great to see 2015 though, so many great songs, loved the Germany song more than Sweden actually. X
Yeah was trying to be nice but ugh 😣 it was rough
An interesting fact, the representative of Ukraine (Verka Serdyuchka) was called to film in Hollywood together with Statham, it seems 😁
For your next video can you choose FRANCE, there are different types of music and some are fun and in addition there is none that is entirely in English that would be good
You could emphasise, that video effects like slo motion (44:50) were done on live TV broadcast
Croatia was the best of 2024 Baby Lasagna
Cyprus was the first country
to release their Eurovision 2025 song after the competition in 2024.. The song is called "All My Life" by Theo Evan.
So, the timing of song releases varies from country to country. Some prefer to unveil their entries closer to the contest date, while
others release them earlier to build anticipation.
I really love your picks! BTW We could be the same is my all time favourite :)
Great concept, and yeah, your music taste is better than yhe official results.
"Ireland is folksy, inviting you in..." ... you should definitely have him watch Baby Thug xD
I would really love a reaction based on best staging in Eurovision ❤
Great choice Alex... your friend and the "modus" of picking the songs (best, worst, fave). I think it's a very good introduction to ppl who don't know much bout Eurovision. I agree on everything with your friend, except Sweden 2005 ;) He really needs to see 2014 and 2009 (conchita, common linnets, Alex Rybak etc ;)
You are right that your friend has a nice voice. 😊
Ukraine or Norway! there’s quality and range in their entries :)
Good to see you again
Spain - Slomo
Switzerland - Tout L’Univers
Austria - Rise Like a Phoenix
Ukraine - Shum
Israel - Toy
Italy - Grande Amore
France - Violá
Armenia- Jako
Albania - Sekret
Fun fact: singers must sing live, but all the musicians are in playback, to avoid technical whopsies during the live stream!
It feels wrong to call Gate losers as in placing last
I need this guy to see both Loreen entries, and eventually get introduced to Statements, so he can understand our pain fully.
Can we at least have Paul's cardboard image in future videos lol
I would chose one of those who mostly stick to national language, so: Serbia, Italy, France, Portugal...
😂😂😂
4:10 U DID NOT SAY BOY GEORGE WAS IN WHAM HOW DARE YOU! George Michael not boy george dont ever get them mixed up, boy george doesnt deserve the privilege of being compared to a legend
Nice to see you again ❤❤❤
Finland would be fun too
More Paul!! He's easy on the eyes.. And humble..
41:43 "It's got good lyrics" 🤣🤣
Great video! Italia, Spain, Finland or Estonia
Please France for the next video!! Awesome vid, he's so nice that's pleasant to watch :)
despite the noises around i hope you could do israel, amazing song
Finland! 😁
Yeah, I'm still salty about Norway being last place. I still can't comprehend how the hell that happened.
For the next country id like them to react to France 😊
I´m not joking, for us is in Sweden it like Christmas time. We shower an make us fine before the sending on TV. And all dekorations also. I got a glittering hat.
thanks for watching
my boys
#JusticeforGåte Still not over it 😂
Croatia should won this year❤
Hearing Satellite fills me with unbridled rage... Maybe I was Turkish in a previous life 😂
It might be long, but could you do 4 videos of a year? Like First Place, Last Place, You Favourite, and a Non Qualifier?
LOVE THIS VIDEO. I would LOVE for you to react to NORWAY 😀
To be fair Black Smoke was absolut underrated
Italy would be a good pick
Norway 2024 was easily my favorite in a long time
Oh I forgot….I would love for you to do all the Serbian , Serbia/ Montegro entries ( my all time favorite song is Serbia/ Monregro 2004 “ Lane moje” such a classic masterpiece from Zeljko Joksimovic ( Serbia 2012 ) and composer of Serbia 2008 and Bosnia 2006 ( allthough I’m danish 🇩🇰 and I dont understand a word, it doesnt really matter becoz I feel his voice, his interpretation and the songs …much love from Denmark 🇩🇰
Are you bringing back Mike and Laurel?
I will never understand how someone (supposedly a "fan of the festival") who tries to explain what Eurovision is about, laughs and mocks and instead of letting the other person be fully aware of the images and songs, spends the whole time talking to them and distracting him. I also don't understand why the performances are not complete.
Oh Alex. The number of times your fave places #2. 😢