Eurovision

I decided to meet up with some backpackers at a hostel and join their
group to watch the Eurovision competition, which is basically like the
Olympics of super-gay song performance. All 53 E.U. countries submit
and perform an original song, and compete for votes. It is wicked
campy, lots of crystal dresses and fan- blown hair. The hostelers were
holding a 2Litu ($1) betting pool on the winner, with each person
picking their country.

I chose Israel-- why?-- the U.S. always backs Israel.

I did not stick it out to the end, still have not learned who won.
Doubt it was Israel, those guys have been on a millenia-old losing
streak.