And it's still going on, even in this sub out of all places. Ah, it's all pity votes, Ukraine didn't deserve to win the semi, Ukraine is just like Israel, and so on.
Come on, if any other country sent an unconventional rock song, it would be everyone's darling. But Ziferblat has undergone so much scrutiny and online hate (especially from Spanish fans on Twitter, wtf), while being such sweet sugar buns... I just don't get it.
Next year, I fully expect any Vidbir winner to experience a mental breakdown because of all this hate and additional pressure of not being allowed to finish anywhere outside of top-10.
Are the Spanish fans still salty about Chanel on Twitter? Haven't looked at Twitter since it became X but they really need to grow up.
All the haters conveniently forgetting that Ukraine has always sent quality to Eurovision. That's why they do well.
And if people are moved by Ziferblat's song of hope during difficult times and want to give a few votes to Ukraine out of support, it's happening organically, because of how people themselves feel, and not through a coordinated campaign.
Yes, some part of them are. Saying really ugly things about Ukraine and all that. But I'm glad that it's only a small part, the Spanish public gave 10 points to Ukraine and it can't be only diaspora votes. It's just that haters are the loudest.
I'm just happy that Ukraine still sends something different and unique each year and doesn't go with the safest options. I loved Ziferblat's entry because it's the kind of music I'm normally listening to, and I understand that it might not be everyone's cup of tea. But after seeing their performance in the finals, I was convinced that they absolutely deserve to be in the top 10.
Someone should tell the Spanish fans that it's much better to lose Eurovision than to have your country invaded and bombed every day, your children kidnapped to Russia, your land mined, the best of your young generations dead in war.
I'm sure it's not only diaspora votes, so many people appreciate a rock song at Eurovision. Just look at Måneskin and all the people saying they love Ziferblat on this sub. The song really grew on me, I was amazed by their semi-final staging and performance. It was magical.
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u/odaenerys May 18 '25
And it's still going on, even in this sub out of all places. Ah, it's all pity votes, Ukraine didn't deserve to win the semi, Ukraine is just like Israel, and so on.
Come on, if any other country sent an unconventional rock song, it would be everyone's darling. But Ziferblat has undergone so much scrutiny and online hate (especially from Spanish fans on Twitter, wtf), while being such sweet sugar buns... I just don't get it.
Next year, I fully expect any Vidbir winner to experience a mental breakdown because of all this hate and additional pressure of not being allowed to finish anywhere outside of top-10.