A few naysayers pointed out discrepancies in the world map. But if Britain’s Prince Philip can have an Australian knighthood, why can’t Asia-Pacific’s biggest land mass muscle in on a traditionally European contest? Perhaps it’s even time to change the name?
If you Photoshop Australia so it's just off the coast of Portugal, letting them into Eurovision kind of makes sense pic.twitter.com/rMmJqSuUcY
Eurovision explained the logic in an effusive press statement pointing out that Australia’s inclusion would help the contest “walk the talk” of this year’s theme “Building Bridges.”
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Outside bets were placed on cricketer Brett Lee and actor, producer and singer, Russell Crowe.
The bookie is paying out $251.00 should Prince Philip appear on stage.
Stranger things have happened.
