As one of the most “historical events” they went on and on characterizing Maria Kozaku And Jenny Melita, from the commentary microphone, this year Eurovision. I agree, it was an event that rightfully belonged to last year’s winner. Ukraine, but instead it happened in Liverpool for known reasons of force majeure. The flag of Ukraine is everywhere, intermedia videos shared by the respected country and the United Kingdom, and greetings in Ukrainian from Julia Sanina, one of the hosts of the 67th Eurovision, were the key components of the menu.

Of course, no one watches Eurovision because of politics and everything big, big, serious. -even if every part of it insists on wanting to convey such a message- So let’s get down to business.

Everyone knew about Eurovision this year. Sexual Presences (“swoon points” in Israel and Poland). Indifferent ballads who pinned all their hopes on French and Italian (together with puffed out hands and, respectively, one place in the top ten). Participation “put it all in the mixer and whatever you get” – In any case, it turned out well for Finland, not so much for Croatia. The part that is always you say it’s no good and it’s in the top ten (Estonia, put a cross and say thank you). One metal chisel from Germany, even if it was a teenage metalhead who voted (spoiler alert: he didn’t vote). And the air LGBT+ – an honest hit from Belgium, a colorful flag from Andrew Lambrou from Cyprus – sometimes with a little feminism: Norwegian Alessandra was declared the “Queen of Kings”, imperiously waving her braids. Spring for the Czech Republic.

But there were others, unique and incredible. Two smart faces who sang for him Edgar Allan Poe, with that repeated “Po, Po, Po, Po” in the chorus reminiscent of the electro “Barrels”. Whole Albanian family on stage, it probably looked like the Balkan Kardashians, but more like a village wedding. An anti-war group from Croatia that sounded like turbonegro crash with them Villager. And his savior Thanasis Efthymiadis from Moldova – we do not say, Twitter – in the company of one dwarf.

Of course, nothing could impress Europe more than a veteran institution. Lorraine, Where stole the “Winner Takes All” verse eclipsed everyone and became the winner again, 11 years after Euphoria. So Sweden caught up with her in victories Ireland (seven each, for the record). It’s been non-stop dozen committees in Sweden, with the singer exhausting the reaction the camera was pursuing early on. So he secured a “walking” win on the night, which, even if he had all of the above, ended up being somewhat lukewarm. Too bad we couldn’t clearly hear the always nice comment Graham Norton and brightly theatrical Hanna Waddingham, the two are by far the most charismatic personalities to step onto the Eurovision stage this year.

In the end, however, this night may have become historic. But 4 points to the Greek committee in Cyprus? Will we also forget what we knew?