Bambie Thug - American Reacts to Ireland's EUROVISION 2024 Performance

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@andreweisen Ай бұрын

If you enjoy my Eurovision reactions, perhaps you'll enjoy this video talking about some nifty musicians I've come across on KZbin over the past year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q37LqoePmdl8gM0

@aekelly 4 күн бұрын

Looking forward to checking this out!

@chris3091 Ай бұрын

To answer some questions: "Avada Kedavra" is a phrase in the old Aramaic language that means "I speak to destroy", which was obviously taken by JK Rowling for Harry Potter. A lot of the symbols painted onto Bambie as well as the set are old Celtic symbols, and originally Bambie was also meant to have some makeup in the ancient Irish language Ogham that said "ceasefire" and "freedom for Palestine" but the EBU told them they couldn't. Crown the Witch is just the phrase used by them and their supporters to encourage people to vote for them. Also, this year was the first time since 2018 that Ireland has qualified for the final, and Bambie was very much an underdog in the whole contest, but eventually became one of the favourites to win the whole contest, so getting Ireland's best result since 2000 was an amazing achievement.

@andreweisen Ай бұрын

This is what I love about the ESG fan community. Thanks for taking the time to share those details; much obliged!

@hectorfernandez.5911 22 күн бұрын

The phrases in Ogham language are in the makeup. One on his face (the vertical line with slashes) and the other on his leg. So the EBU could not stop her ; ).

@novineux1246 15 күн бұрын

all this them and they is ridiculous, she's a woman.

@Eva-mp7xg Ай бұрын

"Crown the Witch" evolved from an original poster held up by an audience member in the Irish national selection show (Late-late show), saying: "Send the Witch"

@aekelly 4 күн бұрын

I'm so mad at myself! I subscribed to your channel last season but forgot to hit the bell, so I'm just now seeing your Baby Lasagna & Bambie videos. But thank you! I so appreciate the thoughtfulness and attention to detail you give every performance, even if the song itself isn't something you'd listen to yourself - and that you can give a song the positive feedback it deserves even so! Some people just TRASH things if they don't personally like them...shows that you're a pro. 🙂

@Andrei-gf4lj Ай бұрын

A lot of the symbols on the screen and throughout the performance where Celtic symbols they used to carve into rocks, the “line” on their face was traditional ogham writing spelling free Palestine, this is controversial because Isreal is in the contest

@realname689 Ай бұрын

The Ogham writing originally spelled "freedom for Palestine", but the EBU made them change it. In the final performance, it spelled "Crown the Witch".

@MiudmonDice Ай бұрын

@@realname689I believe that was the case for the semi final but Bambie managed to sneak it into the grand final

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

Believe me you wasting your time on this guy closed mind

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

@realname689 correct thank you listening to this guy I really need go asleep no understanding of Ireland

@Leakampff Ай бұрын

"If the colour scheme is anything to go by, i'm gonna go out on a limb and say theyre NOT a fan of JK Rowling" lmaoooo Very perceptive, you are correct. Others in the comments have explained the origins of the use of Avada Kedavra here of course. But yeah Bambie Thug is nonbinary so the trans flag inclusion is a lovely touch

@CallumboMagumbo Ай бұрын

Not sure if someone has commented this already, but after Covid there was a change in rules to help limit the number of people needed on stage from 2021 onwards. There is still rule that it is no more than 6, but previously that would include live background vocalists - since 2021 they have allowed pre-recorded background vocals. Unclear if this might revert back in the future, but I generally see it as a positive as it does make it cheaper to send acts if they send less people especially as some of the smaller countries are getting priced out because accommodations have been so expensive the last couple years with the UK (cost of living crisis) and Sweden, with next year's host Switzerland also super expensive. Note: I assume acts can still do live background vocals, but I'm not sure. Live instruments have been banned (?) for quite a while now.

@Vescilla Ай бұрын

I love these analyses, so interesting to listen to!

@tonyttt31 Күн бұрын

Many Eurovision songs have more than 3 sections. Especially if they're written by one of the many teams who write Eurovision songs every year. They are trying to appeal to public voters who hear the song just once by packing in as man hooks as possible.

@barawen_who Ай бұрын

In Spain we have "Abracadabra pata de cabra" (goat leg) for the typical spell for magicians, as in kids mimicking magicians and that kind of things, way way before than Harry Potter existing 😄 So it has to come from something else

@andreweisen Ай бұрын

Yeah, I recall wondering back when I first read the book if "Avada Kedavra" was a reworking of "Abracadabra."

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

Halloween is irish btw

@Lizak7 Ай бұрын

Wow your voice is really cool

@aekelly 4 күн бұрын

isn't it though?!

@ar50000 Ай бұрын

Presumably "Stuart" is blue in color, becos the song is called "Doomsday Blue"?

@phylk4683 22 күн бұрын

Bambi Thug creates her own style of music she calls Ouija Pop. Her music is usually spells she’s written. This was brilliant and should have won or came second. Eurovision was very controversial as Israel was allowed to compete while committing genocide on Palestinians while interestingly Russia has been banned from Eurovision for its war on Ukraine. Ppl felt Israel should have been banned too… and I agree. This Eurovision was the first time they introduced boo reduction technology so that while Israel performed their song to all the crowding booing the viewers at home could only hear cheers and applause. Israel came 5th while Ireland 6th and Neatherlands was removed from Eurovision due to their stand with Bambie Thug against Israel.

@cougar1311994 11 күн бұрын

The background for the song is that a boyfriend broke up with them so they went and summoned a creature to control and be there new partner when the creature betrayed them they destroyed the creature. The theming is very heavy into the Wiccan/Pagan depictions and the religious background that Ireland was built upon, A lot of people instantly jump to this being Satanic which is very wrong on a lot of levels.

@iAvrilFan1 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to your Baby Lasagna reaction ❤

@DramaQueenMalena Ай бұрын

The last bit was: Love will always triumph hate. You have to watch (for yourself) ESC Gabe. He has a good overview of what happened this year. Because it was a nightmare. Protest for Palestinians, controversies about the very political Israeli song, Russia was not allowed to participate. But other countries in war yes. Also Azerbaijan. And then hate... so much, so ugly... hate against the LGBTQ community. That was symbolized by the competition between the two favorites (Nemo and Baby Lasagna. Not from Baby Lasagna himself but the fans. Not from Nemo. They liked each other's song's). At one point, the Italian artist showed up in the press center and sang Imagine by John Lennon. Then, the artist from the Netherlands was disqualified for "aggressive behavior against a FEMALE staff member" that turned out to be nothing (there was an investigation by the police). So, he almost had his career ruined. All journalistic standards were violated by the European Broadcasting Union!!! Until 20 minutes before the beginning it wasn't even clear if all the artists will participate. If you plan to do more reactions, you will see a lot of statements at the end of the songs.

@DramaQueenMalena Ай бұрын

Bambie Thug and Nemo were the two openly non-binary artists this year. They became friends. When Nemo won, Bambie crowned them with a thorn crown, and Nemo wore it for the entire winner performance and interview. For me, the picture that symbolizes this years ESC is Nemo wearing Bambie's crown with the broken trophy in their hands. Like: Friendship and support are more important than a trophy from the EBU. Avada Kedavra is one of the many versions/spellings of Abracadabra. It's probably not related to Harry Potter.

@ar50000 Ай бұрын

"Stuart" is Matt.

@colinokeeffe1294 23 күн бұрын

Hey as an irish peeson. This is a deep deep pagan story. Our original "religion" was paganism. We didn't always used to be ginger leprechauns haha we invented Halloween

@colinokeeffe1294 23 күн бұрын

Look up the actual story she is telling

@ar50000 Ай бұрын

Treat, or treat?

@jamesmeredith5551 Ай бұрын

The nails were keys

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

She as you called 😂😂😂 was a ballerina dancer before this omg dude u talk not on her toes

@aekelly 4 күн бұрын

*their

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

@aekelly I know I know I'm still get used to all that sh*t

@madaleinanicleirigh7415 Ай бұрын

Key finger nails

@gerardkelsh1011 Ай бұрын

Yes. The keys represent the Palestinian homes and property taken from them by illegal settlers

@sarahenchanted Ай бұрын

the patron who recommended this and baby lasagna must've stole my brain because those are my 2 favorites of 2024. we were on a journey with this song for 6 months. the national final performance was kind of dodgy and the studio is not for everyone and many weren't sure if it would even qualify for the final. but then the first rehearsal footage came out and every worry in the world about it was gone. speaking of JK Rowling and Ireland - someone on the Irish head of delegation in 2023 was found to be very bigoted toward the lgbtq community and the band (Wild Youth) told him to kick rocks. Miss Joanne had a bitch fit on twitter because she was friends with the guy and tried to smear Wild Youth. Idt she made a peep about Eurovision this year but I love how the Irish entries 2 years in a row would piss her off somehow.

@novineux1246 15 күн бұрын

31 min for a reaction is a bit excessive...

@andreweisen 15 күн бұрын

Agreed. I'll keep my eye on the clock next time I do one of these; hopefully keep it to a more appropriate length.

@carlosacosta4010 25 күн бұрын

I dont see you enjoy the song..so many stops during the vídeo.so many Talk...dont really like your reaction.Sorry.

@javierl9907 Ай бұрын

31 minutes to react to a 3 minutes video? come on man!!

@andreweisen Ай бұрын

Heh, yeah... This one went longer than I intended or desired but such is the nature of non-scripted work when you're as verbose and rambling as I. Now, I did consider tightening up my reaction while editing but what kind of monster would deny you all a 5-minute tangent about The Smashing Pumpkins? Whatever you manage to sit through, I hope you find it enjoyable!

@javierl9907 Ай бұрын

@@andreweisen lol, gotcha.. I dind't watch the whole thing but I watched about 10 minutes. Keep the good work and try making them shorter.

@andreweisen Ай бұрын

@@javierl9907 Yeah, I'll endeavor to keep an eye on the clock when I do the Baby Lasagna reaction. In the meantime, here's a recent scripted video I did covering six different KZbin musicians I discovered this year that I quite like. It's not Eurovision, but it's only 20 minutes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q37LqoePmdl8gM0

@Kobi1111111 Ай бұрын

@@andreweisen You're interesting enough for me to make this video hour long so don't restrain yourself!

@bumbledore4895 Күн бұрын

@@andreweisen It was a thoughtful, intelligent review, with insights based on your own knowledge and I for one really enjoyed it and learned something from it. I wouldn't have had a problem if it was longer, don't limit yourself because some people have short attention spans! I subscribed.

@Irish780 4 күн бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 can't stop laughing harry Potter copied this is real

@maryutube2173 Ай бұрын

The avadra cadabra was around way before Harry Potter for us old enough to remember

@Kate-v9d Ай бұрын

It WAS ballet, she was a ballerina and she wanted to display "Free Palestine" however the EBU would not allow it so she put "Crown The Witch" instead. Jees do you talk and pause a lot!!!!! 🤨😳🥺😭 but thanks for the upload!