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Granted I was grabbing a gyro at a local Greek place, and their muzak source obviously specializes in Greek language pop so it's not all that surprising, but still. First time ever hearing a Eurovision song in the States that I didn't put on myself.

People said it was a response to "political" voting from one neighbor country to another, right? (Not that it would excuse such loutish behavior on the part of fans, but let's roll with it.)

If that's so, where were the boos when Germany got 12 points from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland? I'm curious what people think the difference might have been.

Title. I hate 'em. Bought Honeyside in Riften and injudiciously talked to the Jarl afterward, so now there's an idiot in heavy armor sitting around my bedroom all day. I want her gone.

Options I'm aware of:

• The Blades. Not going to happen, thanks to Alternate Start I've never even been to Helgen. And I'd like to keep it that way.

• Boethiah's Calling. Also not happening. If I'm going to stick a dagger in her, I can do that at home and dump her clunky ass in the canal.

• Console commands. Sure, but inelegant.

So I finally rolled into the main quest line around level 32, and wanted to fiddle with different shouts because I'm trying to break old habits. I'm playing an orc who dual wields daggers and it's been really effective the whole way through, but then I tried using the first word of Elemental Fury and he literally became an angry green Cuisinart. I ran across Alduin raising a dragon - the poor bastard was dead again before it could even get off the ground.

So, uh...in that spirit of newfound discovery, which shout is your favorite and why?

Beautiful movie, but it's so completely baffling that I feel an overwhelming urge to watch it again right away to see if I can pick up more. Thoughts? Recommendations for other movies like this?

I missed the actual show yesterday (Opera. Don't ask.) so I've gone back today to see the show proper and...damn. Michelle and Ross are so much better than I expected. They're respectful of the contest, while still getting in the odd joke.

Geoblocking annoyances aside, if these two host the American broadcast again next year I will absolutely watch it.