Eurovision 2025 drinking game: 15 rules to make the song contest experience a little more fun
Eurovision 2025 drinking game: 15 rules to make the song contest experience a little more fun
It's Eurovision time again and as much as we love it, it sure is a long night. This drinking game will keep you giggly enough to watch the whole show and still appreciate the sparkly outfits - but be sure to drink responsibly
Graham Norton is the UK's commentator extraordinaire for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
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Eurovision season is upon us once again, and while we adore the spectacle, it's no secret that it can be a bit of a marathon. To keep spirits high throughout the lengthy event, why not try this fun drinking game?
However, we do have to remind you to drink sensibly, because you still want to enjoy the show and definitely not suffer the next day. The contest kicks off at 8pm tonight, Saturday, May 17, on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer and it lasts... well, quite a while. Four hours to be exact.
So, here are the rules to make it more entertaining... For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
1. Every time Graham Norton delivers a sarcastic comment - Drink one finger.
Drinking more than one finger for this would be brutal, because we all know what Graham can be like.
2. The UK receives nil points - Drink one finger.
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Indeed, each time a country votes for anyone but us, take a sip. This rule should keep you sufficiently amused throughout the incredibly long voting process, and also help drown your sorrows when we aren't doing well.
3. The UK actually scores some points - Two shots.
Given our track record, this doesn't happen too often, so two shots seems fair.
4. A country presents a 'wacky' entry - Take a shot.
You know exactly the type I'm referring to. Their outfits are vibrant, and they're amusing in a throwback YouTube kind of way.
5. It's a ballad - Drink three fingers.
When things get a bit serious and melancholic which has happened a lot lately, drink three fingers.
6. An outfit straight out of The Hunger Games - Take a shot.
When a voter or contestant appears dressed as if they've stepped straight out of the Capitol, it's time to knock back a tequila.
7. Awkward technical glitch - Take a shot.
If a presenter poses a question only to be met with an agonising silence and vacant smiles from someone in another country, take a shot. The same goes for when a microphone fails or the wrong clip is played.
8. An act waves a flag - Drink two fingers.
This could occur multiple times, which is precisely the point.
9. A dramatic key change - Take a shot.
Who can resist a dramatic key change, especially when they stand up from a stool much like Westlife, you raise me up style.
10. Someone hits a note so high only dogs can hear - Two shots.
When your dog starts howling, you know it's time.
11. A bum note - Three fingers.
We understand that this is one of the hazards of live television, but we still feel compelled to comfort the unfortunate singer through the screen. Since that's physically impossible, send them some supportive tweets and drink to ease the discomfort.
If a song is entirely off-key, perhaps just finish your drink.
12. When Graham Norton toasts Terry Wogan - One finger
In true Eurovision style, when Graham makes a gesture to the late great commentator Terry Wogan, raise your glass and take a drink.
13. When things get awkwardly sexual - One shot
If you're embarrassed to be watching this with your family, you'll know when to drink.
14. When the song is sung in the country's own language- One finger
No this doesn't include the UK.
15. UK comes last - Down your drink.
It's happened before, and while we're hoping it won't happen this year to Remember Monday, if the worst does occur, then make sure you have just a smidgen left in your glass when the inevitable takes place.
Now good luck, and safe drinking!
This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be available to watch tonight, May 17, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm.
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