This weekend reported Howl that the artist Windows95 mantogether with Henri Piispanen, will represent Finland in the Eurovision song contest 2024. The duo won the Finnish music competition Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, UMK, with the song No rules. After the win, they were happy, but also surprised.
– We definitely didn’t expect this, first we were happy to be in the top three, then happy to come second to Sara Siipola, and then in the middle of it all we won, the duo said Howl.
Some who are also surprised that Windows95man won the competition are Eurovision viewers, who took to Eurovision’s Instagram to express their anger.
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During a post on Finland’s contribution, the comment field is filled with people criticizing the song. Among other things, the viewers think the song is bad and is not a worthy Eurovision number.
News24 have compiled some of the comments:
“I’m Finnish and I think this will embarrass Finland’s reputation. Also, I don’t really understand where people who voted for them were drunk or what..?”
“This is rubbish. What Finland sends is unworthy of Eurovision.”
“This is a smart way to avoid ever having to cough up Eurovision.”
“After the incredible ‘Cha Cha Cha’, this is a big step in the wrong direction.”
“As a pimple, I’m ashamed. I cast my vote for Sara.”
“Eurovision has become a real dick show. It doesn’t feel like it’s about the music or the voices anymore.”
“Not my taste, I’m sorry Finland.”
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