Eurovision 2019 Results:

A few thoughts.

First, Sweden was beaten. As a Norwegian, that’s very important. Don’t worry, we’re still the best of frenemies.

Second, we got an automatic spot slotted for next year, having swoon into the final (this one and the next one) with ease, landing us on the fifth place. That’s always nice.

Third, we got the most popular votes (a total of 291), despite the fact that the more professional jury only saw it fit to grant us a total of 47 points, making it a nice and round 338. Sometimes, people are not so bad.

Fourth, as such, if it had been on the popular vote alone, we’d have won. Bit bitter about that. A bit, but not enough to tarnish the joy of the existing accomplishment. Not by much, anyway.

Fifth, I only watched this because I was at work and the television was on (with other people in front of it, watching with intent and intensity).