🇫🇮 EUROVISION 2023 FINLAND REACTION | Käärijä “Cha Cha Cha”

[@Disaffected91]

He knows. He knows who he is. He describes himself as humorous and caring and affectionate. That's what he is, and that makes us all like him and this song even more.

[@rayblanche1302]

He is full of magnetism and charisma lovable

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Absolutely!

[@riksu6114]

As a Finn this makes me positively surprised! The lyrics are so fun and he seems to be very sweet person who understands how to create a good show 😁

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

It feels so fun and fresh. Tons of replay value and it’ll deserve the great ranking I’m sure it’ll get!

[@finnsuomi1719]

Spot on! He is just a regular guy and he doesn’t know how likable he is. That’s his charisma and the reason why he won! Go Käärijä!

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

🎉

[@suvijii841]

"Pure" is the best word to describe Käärijä. Love him to bits ❤

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Totally 💯

[@kristalaine1896]

And you can hear the audience going nuts! In Liverpool...It's crazy, It's party!

[@tuures.5167]

Käärijä has said that he has watched Eurovision since he was a kid, and I think he really _gets_ the contest, because to me this song is so quintessentially Eurovision: colorful, goofy, genuine and fun, but also with something to say. Sure, there are also the more sombre winners, but as a whole I see the contest as this melting pot of musical styles and cultures. And Cha Cha Cha is all that packed into one song

[@catarinaforsman]

Love your comments ❤thank you from Finland 😂

[@JustSaying001]

Eurovision needs Cha Cha Cha! 🇫🇮💣💥💚

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

The world needs Cha Cha Cha 🕺🏽

[@duckeh1952]

Cha cha cha dancers were absolutely spot on choice on stage.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Perfect energy

[@markdekker3047]

party time cha cha cha cha 10 plus points from the netherlands go tho finland

[@rusty6714]

Aggressively camp is the best description I've heard😂

[@sinikkahaatainen3696]

KäÄRIJÄääää!!! Winner already! Proud to be finn!!!🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@pahakuutti]

The human centipede part is important, because by sitting on the dancers, he overcomes his shyness, insecurities and fears.

[@512Squared]

You were so right - it did great 🎉

[@jarigustafsson7620]

That's some soft radio voice you have their man 🤘😎.

[@pirkkopalermaa3045]

I like your comments - you even see such things the others can not. Very sensitive touch 💗

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Thank you 💜

[@martinphillips3432]

This is going to get a huge level of viral publicity, so a lot of people across the world will be in anticipation of his performance in the Final (and make no mistake, this will be in the final). Those who don't know about the song and performance beforehand will be sat agog in front of the TVs and computers. I have never been so confident of a winner ahead of time (of course, there are still (at 2/26) many countries to announce, but I can't see any song being as compelling and fun as this.

[@martinphillips3432]

Amazing on all counts! I see the final bout on May 13th between Käärijä and Loreen with Käärijä giving the knock out punch. The journey from malevolence to outright fun is nothing like we have experienced before, and I am sure ballroom dancers have never had so much fun in their lives! It's stunning and will get massive points from every country! (I have never seen Human Centipede, but the thought came to mind when I saw it!). I love the fact that the ballroom dancers have to move the furniture too! There's a beautiful interview with Käärijä on line - he seems such a lovely guy - very appealing on every level.

[@mmardu]

Not the human centipede 😭😭💖 Käärijä for the win!

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

The visual was just there lol

[@siljak.9643]

Cha Cha Cha is a banger. I hope we win this year! I also liked Benjamin's song, but it was both mixed badly and his singing was bad live too, so he came last. Happy you're so hyped about Käärijä! Can't wait for the ESC!

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I’d love a Finland 2024 situation with this song 😍

[@landfill_6969]

I am obsessed with the song and him! 😆

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

He’s a fan favorite in so many ways haha

[@annasangi8411]

Well...he did it, we did it! 💚💥🥳🇫🇮💚

[@SepyLi]

I think there are a lot of guys exactly like him in Finland❤ Silly, goofy and lovable. They aren’t just so out there with it, more socially awkward…so I guess the song could be about them.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Take me to Finland then 😍

[@taijat]

I was there watching the shows live. The crowd exploded when Käärijä came. I was 100% sure he would win. And he did a landslide with the votes. I absolutely LOVE this!❤️ Btw, Portion boys came 2nd. They also were so connected with the audience. They were great but Käärijä was AM-A-ZING!! 😍🔥

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I’m so jealous! I bet it was awesome

[@veli-pekkakultanen2353]

Finland shows always heavy metal, and now Finland is going to win Eurovision song contest.

[@carl-johanfougstedt199]

I´m from Finland and I´m absolutely loving Käärijä and Cha Cha Cha. UMK was amazing overall. The next best performance in the UMK final after Käärijä was in my opinion Robin. As a song it´s my least favourite even though it´s quite good, but the live performance was really good and it elevated the song.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I did like the trampoline (just caught up with the others last night), but yeah, I just couldn’t get behind the generic song unfortunately. Live fun though!

[@carl-johanfougstedt199]

@@JordanDavisEurovision I agree.

[@rekkuramones7671]

There is one I like alot, it is 2007 Eurovision Song Contest, Teapacks - Push The Button (Israel) . They did have funky stage performance.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

😂 I enjoy that song too

[@skweedom]

An excellent point right here 03:55

[@elektracute2777]

Your comment about Käärijä gaze was so funny knowing the way this performance began with a gaze!

[@birkinater1139]

He was my winner for umk so I'm happy he won! (Most likely the only one I like that wins a national final) I also enjoyed Kuuma, Portion boys and Robin packalen on the night too.

[@anonymouswhohasaname3445]

Kuumaa was also amazing, I hope you'd check their performance as well!

[@paivimarinela2695]

The live cha cha cha dancers are like vampires. Or zombies.

[@a.m.rifkia.3rd493]

despite having a very in-the-box staging, this is very out-of-the box; a combination of the "WTF" elements from the 2000s Eurovision with some "modern" touches.

[@iRinnda]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one reminded of the human centipede🤣🤣

[@mahirchelsea237]

Great song. In a few moments he give me Rammstein moments (I don't know why because it is not the same genre). Question : did you watch Melodifestivalen yesterday? What are you thoughts about the semis in general - can we expect some reactions or a review video maybe? 😅

[@ristoravela652]

Rammstein is mentioned as an influence on this song by Käärijä, he even has a Rammstein inspired tattoo over his heart.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I didn’t watch yesterday so you can definitely expect some reactions! Heard great things about Loreen

[@mahirchelsea237]

@@ristoravela652 oook . So I wasn't crazy haha. I didn't see his tatoo so good (I know...stupid). Thank you very much for the Info 😁

[@mahirchelsea237]

@@JordanDavisEurovision as a fellow Loreen fan - can't wait. 😅 But as usual....sweden has so many good songs

[@MH-cj9dz]

Love it Love it !! there were no others that you must watch really ... well, Kuuma has a nice song, the stage performance was a tad dull ...

[@lauravision2791]

I also wonder if he knows 😂

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

It just comes off as so natural, you know! Seems like a funny guy who isn’t trying too hard to be

[@NoClueHonestly]

I'M SAYING, Benjamin ended up last because us Käärijä gays would have usually voted for him but we just had to support our short king

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Short kings unite 🤴

[@harrivornanenoy1002]

Wait for the translate lyrics! It going to blow your mind.

[@birkinater1139]

😍🤩♥💚

[@rree9550]

aggressively camp indeed

[@Chakraz1979]

It is only a song about man, who has a rough work and he wants to party. Finnish people are vert shy and they dont even dance before alcohol. So. This Käärijä drinks pina coladas and later when he is drunks he can go to dance floor…

[@vladimirjohnson9948]

Music in this video was too loud and it was a bit hard to hear you. Otherwise nice video! (I mean the background music, not cha cha cha)

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Yeah that was totally an oversight on my part, apologies for that!!

[@BKeaton]

Was that Chick-Fil-A I saw? 😂 oh well. I can’t deny, something about that homophobic chicken just slaps different. ❤

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I KNEW someone would with a keen eye would spot it 😂😂. I tried to sip offscreen once I realized. I’m gay and I caved, I have no excuse 😞 lmao

[@BKeaton]

@@JordanDavisEurovision hey I can’t blame you 😄 and they have recently pivoted towards a better set of organizations to donate to. And I mean, the world would would be incredibly bleak if we cancelled everything for everything.

[@niklas0312]

I want to like it but I don't :( I like the first part more than the 2nd part actually. It's just over the top and too much for me. Controversial(?) opinion, but I don't really love troll entries, even though this is definitely not bad. It's just not my cup of tea. Whatever, he seems to be really nice, he seems to be a super fun person and the performance is definitely great. I'm kinda torn between these 2 sides, but I just don't really enjoy this. Currently in my 19th place (out of 21) but I really hope this will do good!

[@FlubFlubber]

Not my thing, to much chachacha , i hate that. I understand it, it is a songfestival number okay and i think top 5 yes and it is a good performance yes but the song is for me not good enough to win, just my opinion. I prefer Loreen as number one and Norway on number 2. This maybe on number 3-4 or 5. For me , Loreen is the only one that gives me goosebumps, it is just a higher level for me, her act, visuals and voice.

[@3ceasurirele]

Norway beats all

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

It’s looking good for the Nordic countries this year

[@3ceasurirele]

@@JordanDavisEurovision I bet on Norway, we go in Oslo next year

[@alberttrinidad1750]

OH Jordan i yearn for the days of Gina g Sonia and Dana internTional. .This music is just noise but i am 81 years old so maybe i dont undetstand modern music

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Maybe with some more listens it’ll grown on you!