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It’s like watching a train wreck.<\/p>\n

Boobs are in this year. last year it was taking various items of clothing off. this year, it’s having boobs.<\/p>\n

Moldova was a pretty interesting entry. I think I’m hoping they win (writing this as watching the voting).<\/p>\n

Although, the advert half way through for the “CD” of Eurovision 2005. Although there is no such thing – there is a copy protected disc that just happens to be partly compatible with some CD players. This stuff irritates me. I’m tempted to write to the ACCC about it. Really, people should not be lied to like this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s like watching a train wreck. Boobs are in this year. last year it was taking various items of clothing off. this year, it’s having boobs. Moldova was a pretty interesting entry. 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