The participants of the Eurovision 2022 final are now known, and millions of viewers are waiting for the denouement: who will be the winner this year? Despite the removal of our participant from the show, many Russians continue to watch it. What is it about him that fascinates and causes excitement? The psychologist explains.
We like to watch Eurovision — and above all because it is world-class art, a show that allows you to look at the whole world at once. To see what is valued in different countries, what is considered beautiful, fashionable and stylish there today.
Parade of creativity
Eurovision is a competition for vocal data, creativity and, of course, marketing.
Here everyone will find something for themselves (especially representatives of creative professions).
staging the show
No performance is like another and does not repeat previous years. Eurovision is a staged show, a theater in which each number lasts only two minutes. And the task of the participants is to capture the attention of the viewer with a song, brightness and history. All this together gives a chance to snatch victory from the hands of opponents.
the image of the artists
An image maker works with a representative of each country. The outfits of the performers, in harmony with the song and the overall video sequence, are not just interesting — they are an important part of the show, and therefore for many of us have long been a separate reason to watch it.
leading outfits
No need to study fashion magazines for years — just look at what the announcers are wearing (and this is almost always a stylish classic) announcing the points that the country has given.
Music trends
For music lovers, Eurovision is an opportunity to discover a new singer and new music. And if you liked the song, then be puzzled by its translation (this is how love for foreign languages wakes up, by the way).
For the nominees themselves, it’s always a jackpot, even if they finish last in the standings. No other competition has such an instant opportunity to wake up famous all over the world after a single song.
If a country has selected one or another representative for Eurovision, it means that he is the best for her and for this contest. This is a great PR for the nominee. He is guaranteed interviews and mentions in the media. And all this is paid for by the country that made a bet on a particular participant. What could be better for a musical career?
Political trends
Unfortunately, recently the competition has become politicized. But some even like it: they believe that in this way it becomes possible to understand who is a “friend” to whom, and who is an “enemy” to whom.
For some, for example, it was strange that for Germany, whose participant performed well, no one gave a single vote. This allows political scientists to speculate on this topic.
Previously, many liked the opportunity to participate in the fate of a pet and cast their vote. But recently they say that due to the changed conditions of the competition, in fact, personal voting decides little.
Inspiration for Cinderella
From the point of view of psychology, Eurovision again shows us: it is not necessary to go to fame and glory for years and decades, suffering hardships in hunger and cold.
This is a story about the fact that you can come to success in the shortest way … For example, secure an invitation ticket to a ball called Eurovision, where princes and princesses from all over the world gather, and show yourself. And wake up famous in the morning. Or at least a better self-image. And this is already a lot!