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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

By the way, just so everyone knows, the whole structure of Space Opera & Space Oddity revolves around these "postcards." Song Chapter (plot/character) then Postcard Chapter (concerning the cultures playing said songs) #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 7:58 pm • 25 1

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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

Is...this Izzy from Guns N Roses? Or just SEVERAL glam rock clones all assembled to avenge? #italy #eurovision

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may 13, 2025, 7:59 pm • 17 0 • view
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Russ Bengtson @russbengtson.bsky.social

*holds up "where's izzy" sign anyway*

may 13, 2025, 8:02 pm • 0 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

....and cloned Liam Gallagher? Are the amps in charge? Blink twice if the giant amps kidnapped you all from different realities... #italy #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:00 pm • 14 1 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE WE GOT AWKWARD TEENS #italy #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:03 pm • 18 2 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

The FACE of #Azerbaijani LinkedIn has ARRIVED #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:06 pm • 12 1 • view
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Koko @kokobean.bsky.social

He's ready to Get Lucky. ;) (This tune just reeks of Daft Punk to me.)

may 13, 2025, 8:08 pm • 3 0 • view
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SeasonalPun @pixelfish.bsky.social

That’s kinda where it was pegging for me too. Catchy.

may 13, 2025, 8:09 pm • 0 0 • view
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💜 Sara Rebennack 💜 @branwen71.bsky.social

I can't unhear that now. 😆

may 13, 2025, 8:08 pm • 1 0 • view
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Koko @kokobean.bsky.social

You're welcome~

may 13, 2025, 8:23 pm • 1 0 • view
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William Ray @williamray.bsky.social

It really sounds familiar..!

may 13, 2025, 8:09 pm • 2 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

I KNOW, I just couldn't place it but there's another song that starts JUST like that

may 13, 2025, 8:42 pm • 4 0 • view
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William Ray @williamray.bsky.social

The tune also sounds a lot like a remix of last year's winner, The Code... but I think Koko nailed it with the comparison to Get Lucky.😅 Both great songs, but I keep remembering the back half of that Oscar Wilde quote.

may 13, 2025, 9:01 pm • 1 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

That guitar player is the HEART AND SOUL of his local school district fundraisers I love him #azderbaijan #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:07 pm • 13 1 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

One ring to rule them all and in the darkness sing like Michael Jackson #azerbaijan #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:08 pm • 14 1 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

IT IS I, THE KINGLY SIR WHO HAS COME TO LEARN THE MAGIC OF MAKING PORRIDGE FROM WHEELS #eurovision #sanmarino

may 13, 2025, 8:10 pm • 19 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

Oh my god Zorro gave David WAY too thicc a peanut butter sandwich #sanmarino #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:11 pm • 12 1 • view
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"Miss Amanda" 📔🏳‍🌈🐊 🇺🇦 @fishinyourear.bsky.social

That chewing David face will haunt my nightmares. o.o

may 13, 2025, 8:17 pm • 1 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

NEON ACCORDION LET US CEASE THIS POINTLESS LONGING AND FINALLY WED #sanmarino #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:12 pm • 14 0 • view
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Catherynne M. Valente @catvalente.bsky.social

It's definitely Orville Peck under that mask #sanmarino #eurovision

may 13, 2025, 8:12 pm • 11 0 • view
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SeasonalPun @pixelfish.bsky.social

Bubblegum pop, Cat!

may 13, 2025, 8:11 pm • 0 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

The chorus has a They're Taking The Hobbits To Isengard vibe I'm having fun with

may 13, 2025, 8:12 pm • 3 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

There's an obnoxious quality to this song that I can definitely vibe with.

may 13, 2025, 8:08 pm • 2 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

I don't hate it. *bobs head*

may 13, 2025, 8:07 pm • 0 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

Azerbaijan, share some of that dinner!

may 13, 2025, 8:05 pm • 0 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

Is that Sauron? ...did the lead singer get into the helium?

may 13, 2025, 8:06 pm • 1 0 • view
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💜 Sara Rebennack 💜 @branwen71.bsky.social

Peacock translated that song. I guess he supplied the lyrics in advance? Instead of "global language" caption notices.

may 13, 2025, 8:02 pm • 1 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

Lyrics are on the YouTube live stream too, they must have, much appreciated!

may 13, 2025, 8:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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jemma198.bsky.social @jemma198.bsky.social

The lyrics came up on the BBC and I haven't got subtitles on, so I guess it was part of the "performance"

may 13, 2025, 8:06 pm • 1 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

He looks like a marionette and I want to put him in my pocket.

may 13, 2025, 8:00 pm • 1 0 • view
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Charlotte Tracey @ctraceywrites.bsky.social

I adore space opera, got space oddity on my tbr pile to read this year. Very much looking forward to it.

may 13, 2025, 7:59 pm • 2 0 • view
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💜 Sara Rebennack 💜 @branwen71.bsky.social

Same here! 😃

may 13, 2025, 8:00 pm • 1 0 • view
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kurthl33t.bsky.social @kurthl33t.bsky.social

You'll love it. It changed my brain chemistry. The climax had me ugly sobbing with joy.

may 13, 2025, 8:00 pm • 2 0 • view