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The Eurovision Song Contest ascended through the sphere of self-parody decades ago, and floats now in an alternate universe of bad taste far beyond the reach of criticism.(Song by Israeli pop band Teapacks denied entry at contest)(Brief article)
The Eurovision Song Contest ascended through the sphere of self-parody decades ago, and floats now in an alternate universe of bad taste far beyond the reach of criticism. Like Death in Arcadia, however, politics cannot be escaped, even in these remote, aethereal regions of kitsch. The Israeli entry for this year's show, which is to be held in Helsinki in May, bore the title "Push the Button," and is performed by an Israeli pop band named Teapacks. The song's lyrics, in English, French, and Hebrew, refer to unidentified "crazy rulers" who are going to "push the button." Croons the lead singer: "I don't want to die. I want to ...
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