Imagine the collective effort here. Like 55 people or so spend all this time scouting for songs, then they attend an LL and vote, then do it again for REJU (well some at least) and then for the final some stuff is done too, let's say it's about 5 hours per member and I don't think I'm saying something ridiculous. Then there's probably like 20 or so hours for the hosts making banners and other stuff, probably conservative number and about 20 hours for mods doing admin stuff and checking eligibility, also probably conservative number.
So yeah anyway collective effort is well over 300 hours of work done, probably even nearer to 400 hours. Massive effort. Congratulations to everyone for this.
How it then comes to pass that this insipid pathetic radio song wins is beyond me... Makes us all look like a bunch of boring wankers.
Gabe, congratulations on your first win. I apologize for just having a dig at your song, but then against these apologies have the sincerity of a panda's libido. Eula, thanks for hosting and all the effort there and of course my thanks to everyone who voted Malawi to see us end on a high note. Had hoped for a top 10 finish here, think the song was strong enough for it, but the result is still one to be proud of so it's okay.
Next edition we will be back in Iran. Be sure to ask the gods to draw my semi, because I won't be in any finals anytime soon. It's time for the good stuff, so expect stylish flops.