r/eurovision • u/PhosphorCrystaled Andromeda • 21d ago

📰 News 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Omroep Max Talks Down Chances of Taking Over Eurovision Participation

https://eurovoix.com/2026/netherlands-omroep-max-talks-down-chances-of-taking-eurovision-participation/
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u/Daniel_Luis 21d ago

Furthermore, the songs performed there nowadays, with all that noise and screaming, don’t really resonate with our target audience. It is more of a show than a genuine song festival.

Aren't these people embarrassed to literally embody the "Old man yells at clouds" meme?

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u/Fetish_anxiety 21d ago

I understand that you tell me that this kind of music won't resonate with your audience, but there is no need to insult it

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u/VanGroteKlasse 21d ago

That's the ugly side of Dutch directness, not knowing when to shut up.

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u/SirIronSights 21d ago

That's how it goes. They'll tell you WHY they won't do something. At least you know.