Reference to Facebook could cost Eurovision entry its place

San Marino’s entry into the Eurovision sung by Valentina Monetta was put on hold on Saturday, when officials in the song contest objected to the song “Facebook Uh Oh Oh”. The officials at the governing body European Broadcasting Union cited rule 1.2.2.g which states, “The lyrics and/or performance of the songs shall not bring the Shows, the ESC as such or the EBU into disrepute. No lyrics, speeches, gestures of a political or similar nature shall be permitted during the ESC. No swearing or other unacceptable language shall be allowed in the lyrics or in the performances of the songs. No commercial messages of any kind shall be allowed. A breach of this rule may result in disqualification.

Almost every year, a song is reprimanded under this rule. San Marino now has until March 22 to change the song title or submit a new one (and I have a competitive song if you’re interested, San Marino). “Facebook Oh Uh Oh” was written by Ralph Siegel, Timothy Touchton & Jose Santana Rodriguez.  Click through for the vid Read more “Reference to Facebook could cost Eurovision entry its place” →