The best (strangest) of Eurovision 2017

Ah, Eurovision. Our annual dose of all the music, glamour, and oddities that Europe has to offer. And Australia, because, much to the confusion of Europe, we managed to get ourselves invited.

This year there were some really great songs and performers, but let's be honest, the best part of Eurovision is seeing which country has the most bizarre performance.

So, here they are, in no particular order. Let's start with my favourite, Moldova. I think what makes this hilarious is actually the dancing, but the song is actually catchy and it's just really fun!

Now on to my second favourite, Romania. There's rapping, there's yodelling. Sounds crazy, but it must be just crazy enough to work because it's actually pretty good.

Now we need to talk about Italy. There's wild gesticulating (well, yeah...Italy), there's the Italian Wiggles singing backup, and then there's a gorilla. I don't know what's going on here. Who choreographed this performance? I feel like it might have been a few different people with conflicting ideas that were kind enough to compromise with each other.

I'm not sure what was involved at Belarus' planning meeting but I would have to guess that one of the things was weed. Hippies on a boat with two wind machines. I think they ticked a lot of the boxes for Eurovision Bingo.

Azerbaijan's performance looked like an art student's end of year exhibition. It's like Bojack Horseman got sucked into the mind of an emo sixteen year old. It's everything you expect from Eurovision. The song is actually pretty good too.

Lastly, Croatia. It begins with a speaking introduction so you know it's going to be good. This guy is essentially doing a duet with himself while images of him are projected behind him. It's like every narcissist's dream come true.

I also have to include this moment:

Some Ukranian guy got up on stage and flashed everyone, while wearing an Australian flag. Dude, what are you doing? Are you trying to get us kicked out of Eurovision? Come on.

So that's Eurovision for another year. Some great moments, but honestly, there could've been more outlandish performances. So next year, please Europe, BRING THE WEIRD!

Also, if you hadn't already heard, and if you're interested, Portugal won.

His performance was nice, very boring and ballady, but those songs always seem to win, don't they?

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