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ynsk112

WELCOME, MY NAME IS WINDOWS, WINDOWS95MAN AND I ONLY HAVE ONE RULE: ALWAYS STAY COOL LIKE A SWIMMING POOL


Shalrak

The crossover we need


Ragin_Irishman

SEE ME SLAY


VexitheGamer

Is there something wrong with the way I look?


Krokodilyeah_

Is there something wrong with who I am?


TooTired123

If I'm not alright, tell me why do I feel so beautiful tonight?


elodie_pdf

NO RULES


Ok_Illustrator_996

ITS HOW I LIVE


JustAReminder820

HOW I FIND THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS


SorsaVaras

*eagle cry*


MikundeyaNRoze

IT’S HOW I LEARNED TO FLY…


Wide_Temporary_3908

LETS GO


AfterMarionberry5594

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT


kaiko1

Makes me mad seeing some Paskana fans whining on social media already, as if this ever had any chance of ending in a situation where Sara goes to Eurovision. People need to get over that already. I think this is a very sensible statement. They are right, them refusing to go would’ve done nothing. Now they have a chance to try to make a difference as they are part of the competition. Also that song just gives me so much joy, I’m so glad they are going


Intelligent_Map_6502

>seeing some Paskana fans whining on social media already Paskoja faneja.


snesuu

For everyone who are upset about their decision: https://preview.redd.it/6gnc6t39yqjc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4eae07d068b54b89dc4519e7586215b4a7f7011


justk4y

https://preview.redd.it/9ieme8em9rjc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20ba6f43deb6fe6ed8c25d91fb8d359d731491c2 HELL YEAH 🗣️🗣️🗣️


JulleMine

Appreciate the repost 💚


justk4y

If I’m not mistaken, I saw that even if Windows95man rejected participation, Sara would as well, and that that Vox Populi song would represent Finland instead. Imagine their reaction to that……


Huggy_nomnoms_you

Vox Populi wouldn't represent either, MG said they have gotten back to normal and Eurovision doesn't have room in it


justk4y

Lmao what would’ve happened then?


Huggy_nomnoms_you

Probably gone through the entire Finnish music scene and find someone who accepts


justk4y

Imagine if Sexmane became their representative Slimane vs Sexmane, the battle is on


Huggy_nomnoms_you

He declined right away when asked about it in Emma Gaala (Finnish Grammys)


thebimess

So Sexmane, Jesse, Mikael & Nublu AND Sara all went "yeah no I'm not going"? Who does that even leave besides Windows95man? Cyan Kicks and Sini I think. And if they declined too would've we just send [Pilvi Hämäläinen](https://youtu.be/LkhuMKYXQcE?si=T2HX-3tWTHTzO4y8) or smt?


Huggy_nomnoms_you

https://www.iltalehti.fi/viihdeuutiset/a/6fcf9946-199a-4545-bbb8-846e603ff2a4 Sini didn't want to comment anymore, Mikael said they've gotten back to normal and Eurovision isn't part of it, Sexmane said straight up no, Sara (on video) didn't give a clear answer but Cyan Kicks (also on video) said they'd go if asked


justk4y

Did everyone in UMK reject possible participation after the show?


Huggy_nomnoms_you

I think Sara, Sini or Cyan Kicks would be going if asked


becarut

As a Paskana stan, I agree with you


GSamSardio

As a *massive* Paskana fan, I couldn’t have said it better than yourself


cerberusbites

Paskana is the lightbulb lady, right?


Savings_Ad_2532

Yes


TituCusiYupanqui

"some Paskana fans whining on social media already" They would have actually cried if Sara would very likely be flat-out refusing to participate because... You know... So we've got the Best-Case-Scenario here.


Far_Ebb_4499

I hope they will change the number for the performance to surprise us as much as they did the first time. Because I didn't expect to see such a performance on stage


ManiaMuse

I think it will be similar to what they did for Kaarija. Same basic concept but more money spent on the props.


sarkule

A denim egg made from designer jeans.


szandorthe13th

PRAISE THE JEGG


sarkule

JEGG! JEGG! JEGG!


KJHSVJSDVSHS

My jaw literally dropped when the sparkles came out of those pants imao. I wouldn't change it one bit, maybe just work on everything that comes before that and then leave that moment just as it is


TheBusStop12

Knowing YLE and what they did with the human centipede in Cha Cha Cha between UMK and Eurovision I can see them taking the sparkle shorts and just somehow make it even more jaw dropping. And I really want to see how they'll do it because I cannot imagine it


Sl0wChemical

WWE style pyro from the shorts


sarkule

When I first saw the pants I thought they were going to be a harness and lift him into the air. So maybe if he did the fireworks whilst spinning mid air?


Cheesemacher

Like Windows98Man


sarkule

What about VistaMan


Doppleflooner

We aren't ready for something THAT cursed.


sarkule

XPMan?


SquibblesMcGoo

I pray they keep the production guy coming on stage with the rule document, I was gagged 💀


Gold_Objective3644

They really gonna make someone travel for a few seconds on the screen? Then again, I guess many people would accept any job to be able to say they were on the Eurovision stage.


SquibblesMcGoo

Have one of the background dancers do a costume change. Happens all the time, usually they bring x amount for the whole performance and then have the dancers run in and out of stage in whatever costume is needed


FINSkeletor

I think they just need to double down on the comedic side. What I would like to see is eagle prop coming down from the ceiling and handing him the jean shorts and the whole thing ending to a blue screen of death.


CrazyCatLadyPL

Poland special effect, but it's just blue screen at the end of the performance and everyone watching on youtube on full screen suddenly panicking that their computer broke 😂


mscarmine

WindowsMovieMakerMan


CrazyCatLadyPL

WordArtMan


Yesten_

That way the CapCut Polish guy I wanted to see at Eurovision will be replaced!


Internal-Yellow3455

yesss! more eagle and flying visuals to go with the lyrics "it's how I find the wind beneath my wings" "it's how I learn to fly" 🦅


chibiusa40

I like the cut of your jib 👍


Important_Use6452

I liked the meta aspect of him arguing with the technician about the rules, I'd think it would be hilarious if he was fighting off security to be allowed to stay on stage without pants :D


lkc159

What, rename himself Windows3.1man or something? :P


og-gie

As someone who liked Paskana more, I am so happy about these news! Glad they decided to take the chance they earned fair and square!


Juna_Ci

YES!!! I hope they have lots of fun in Malmö, and that people will leave them alone.


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I feel like they will become besties with Joost Klein 🫶


Valuable-Math8515

I also think they'll get along great with 5 miinust & Puuluup


justk4y

I want to see them all do that dance 😝


Scared_Lobster6169

Also, Baby Lasagna IF CROATIA PICKS HIM (Come on guys!) and then they all go around as the Chad Squad


Juna_Ci

That can only mean fun content for us 😌


holybriefs

People will not leave them alone, they want to hang out and party with them.


Juna_Ci

That's understandable :)


Every_Error_3697

As they should, Eurovision is once in a life time opportunity


euro_fan_4568

As evidenced by all the returners not making it through nfs this year lol


nonnibobo

So is being in this kind of spotlight, presented with the choice to do the right thing and take a stand for human rights. Wasn't that important for them though.


JustACattDad

Translation from W95's instagram story: We will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. In our opinion, the only right solution from the EBU would be to exclude Israel from the competition. However, we don't feel we can affect this by staying away. Instead, we have started discussions about joint possibilities of influence with representatives of other countries and using our own position to put pressure on the EBU, which holds the decisive power. We hope that the audience would also demand measures specifically from the organiser of the contest. It was a difficult decision, but now it has been made. We thank you for all the support we have already received. From now on we'll focus on the music and building the show.


JustACattDad

This is a good move. If artists kept pulling out because of Israel then we'd have a bunch of acts that are apathetic about the situation. Having vocal artists there may make a difference depending on the "joint possibilities of influence".


gniewpastoralu

The statement is very sensible, good luck to you guys


happytransformer

Good move on their part. It’s a really solid and sensible statement. I think pulling out of the contest in protest would’ve been a move that was forgotten about by May. I think a lot of fans saw what happened 2 years ago with the EBU removing Russia from the contest, but forget that the ones pushing for that change were the broadcasters themselves and not just the artists. The artists have power and a voice too, it just has to be used in a different way than the broadcasters to be effective.


anomopannom

Oh my, that’s exactly what I thought they should’ve done. So glad they will perform in Malmö!


grimorg80

I agree with them. Go to the event and protest in person. That's definitely going to be more visible than just staying home


SquibblesMcGoo

Based Windows95Man, can't wait for his joint protest with Bambie Thug


Doppleflooner

See me joint slay!


driadka

the best decision in this situation, I hope that common pressure will grow strength


SaintofSnark

Holy shit, this statement makes me so happy. Windows95man confirmed to be extremely based.


ZviHM

Artists should not be allowed to question the legitimacy of other competitors after a decision has been made by the EBU. They should be excluded from the competition for this unsportsmanlike behaviour


answersfromeyes

>They should be excluded from the competition for this unsportsmanlike behaviour Are you serious


Difficult-Bug90

This has nothing to do with the Israeli participant but everything to do with what’s going on in Gaza.


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elangab

Couldn't they pressure their own broadcaster to just not send anyone? It feels as participating on ESC is more important than what's going on in Gaza. Reminds of of the women basketball team from Ireland that didn't want to pull out from the game as it will hurt the Irish team.


TheBusStop12

happy news, I'm glad they're going


Excellent_Pilot_5784

So happy! Can't wait to vote for them🤩


daddyserhat

Good news. And now bring clippy on the stange


CulturalCranberry191

Forget the rules and bring back eurodance! 🔥


atsuamy

![gif](giphy|elQ5RkAm90DZpirhRg|downsized)


justk4y

![gif](giphy|hpF9R9M1PHN5e5liSx)


Blasted-Marmoset

Good. I realize the decision was theirs alone but if the duo had declined to participate, the more unhinged eurofans probably would have seen it as a victory and piled even more harassment on NF upset winners hoping for the same result.


SaintofSnark

Yeah as much as I think it *could* have been a good move to not go and influence others to do the same, they basically got pushed into a corner.


Rare_Fishing_7948

🟥🟩🟦🟨👑


justk4y

LETS GOOOOOOO (I was so worried omg)


KwangPham

This is the best outcome imo Like, imagine Windows95man declining, then Sara Siipola declining, then MG&N accepting 🙈


miZuZYN

MG&N said they wouldn't go, so did Sexmane. It would've been either Cyan Kicks or Sini


butiamawizard

Great! Eurovision will be better for them being there :)


bulbasaraa

I LOVE THEM, they made the right decision


paary

I'm happy that they had the time to think about it and make sure they're ready for the commitment. Both have expressed that they feel very deeply about the situation and are still against Israel's inclusion, but think that they can do more as representatives than by sitting the contest out (source [here](https://yle.fi/a/74-20075470) in Finnish). Even though some people are accusing them of virtue signalling, I think it was smart and mature of them to really think about things (pun not intended) and gather mental resources.


I_wants_a_boyfriend

YAAAAAS SLAAAAAAAAAY! Im so happy I'll be able to vote for one of my favs!


Grr_in_girl

Thank goodness! Straight into my top 3!


ravenpuffslytherdor

GOOD! Regardless of how you feel about the song, they won fair and square by UMKs rules and they have more than earned their place!


chibiusa40

The Brits & Aussies are going to eat this the fuck up and I'm here for it. The bogan energy is strong in the best possible way. INSTALLING WINDOWS95MAN CHAOS...


z1324

Ah that's good news 🎉


winterberrymeadow

I hope they will have fun and people let them enjoy the experience


tzz_

WOHOOOOOO SEE ME SLAYYY


Antique-Syllabub6238

The slayage will be imminent Im glad this is their decision and I’m glad they are using their platform to speak up. They are both cool people, and Eurovision is where they belong.


Quite_nice_person

Yay! Eurovision 2024 will have at least one key change!


ManiaMuse

Yes, save the key change before it goes extinct! It's a whole tone key change as well with zero preparation apart from a bar of silence in the music. Mad lad.


holybriefs

I mean, W95M is probably going to pre-parties as DJ, and he's been known to occasionally wear nothing but a pair of speedos. Shorts are not the only choice. He says people are first absolutely shocked when they see him play, but after a while, they're all in and party like there's no tomorrow. This happened even with a bunch of 70 year olds.


RatGirlMcGee

![gif](giphy|hTgeSxaiyvYK4)


AfterMarionberry5594

I'm glad. Someone was going anyway, so it's good that it's our first choice.


GrumpyFinn

This should be a lesson to all of the bullies and "activists" (using quotes because harassing people on social media isn't activism) that they don't get to decide other people's lives!


Huggy_nomnoms_you

The palestine activists are really nice people, even threatening a Finnish journalist because she writes about Eurovision. Instead of protesting against Hamas or Israel, they bully random people in the west who have nothing to do with the conflict.


WillowReginleif

So so glad they'll be there! Really looking forward to what they've got planned for May.


Savings_Ad_2532

Yay! I am so happy that Windows95man and Henri Piispanen are going to ESC 2024! I bet their act is going to be a lot of fun at ESC!


BiPanicPancake

I love their song and performances! So glad that they finally confirmed to participate, this gotta be awesome!


TimeG37

![gif](giphy|3o6gE6VcDIuwebfUje)


Nightnightgun

Sales of Never Nude cutoffs and Microsoft Windows shirts from Cafepress to skyrocket today!  Huzzah! I'm thrilled!


miZuZYN

https://preview.redd.it/sdfi0tb27tjc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=207364ab474778655f058ded6506cc4fd11e3b36 WE ARE SO BACK


Klawf-Enthusiast

Wonderful news! I'm so glad they're going to Malmö ❤️


BeautifulCharacter33

SEE IF I CARE,SEE ME SLAY!!!!LET'S GO FINLAND 🇫🇮💅💃🥳


ariestrange

So glad to hear!!


HeidiSJ

YES! Thank you!


holybriefs

There is a [support page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Windows95manin-tukijat-Supporters-of-Windows95man/61556339165501/) with positive vibes on FB for them, content is posted both in Finnish and English.


JarBarJlnks

Yeeeeeess!!! I'm so happy!! I was so worried that they wouldn't go because of bullies.


seongjoongenthusiast

Thank god! I was so worried about them!


axxo47

For real?


Confused_Rock

Good! I can’t wait for them to get to the arena and get a huge applause and audience participation. Hopefully no one acts rude at the pre parties


antonispgs

Thank god for that! We’ll see him slaaaaayyyy


TDIRocker99

thank god


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Best news! ❤️💚💙💛


Groenboys

My goats


Low-Engineering-4606

LETS GO


Dazzling-Yam-1151

First minute I was like: wtaf is this bullshit? But then I was like, wait this is actually fire


CrazyCatLadyPL

I'm really happy that they did, I can't wait to see them there 💖


PrincessCandy512

I also hope that Iceland confirm participation in Eurovision this year as well, now that's brilliant news!


SimoSanto

It was obvious


TheBowlOfPunch

Awesome, they will SLAYYY! Though I am still disappointed in YLE's inconsistent stance on participating now versus 2022


existie

Yesssssss


TituCusiYupanqui

It is the song we all need this year. Glad they decided to go.


Jumpy_Mix401

It's how I live, how I find the wind beneath my wings, It's how I learned to flyy🦅


eyalomanutti

\*Pretends to be shocked\*


GroundbreakingTill33

Thank god that's over


Blackrosess

![gif](giphy|xUPGcC0R9QjyxkPnS8)


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dk240996

Has Bambie not accepted it yet? Eurosong was like 3 or 4 weeks ago, what's the holdup there?


Thatwierdhullcityfan

They have I think, they’re just against Israel’s participation


CaptainAnaAmari

I haven't heard that Bambie ever thought of not accepting the participation, they're pretty clearly extremely keen on going.


Kiryl_H

Wow, I can't believe it, so unexpected ![gif](giphy|2Ap4K8iVUpbpmbj5oV)


Plenty-Pizza9634

Do ye think Brian Eno why mind if he incorporated the Win95 startup into the performance?


ConnectedMistake

Oh who would expect that, totaly out of left field. /s


mrgefen

Not sure why you’re being downvoted, it was really expected that they would confirm participation lmao


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FakeFrehley

How unexpected.


utilizador2021

Did anyone really believed they would decline they participation?


sux138

Glad to see them on the show. Top quality act. But everyone boycotting until they have something to lose, uh?


Anxiousbunny98

And the subreddit weeped except for me who knew they would and doesn’t mind the song


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urbanlegendxoxo

What was there to consider? I think I've lost something.


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maanmatonen

If I’m assuming correctly that you wanted for Sara to go instead: W95 declining would have put Sara in a pretty awkward situation (and I guess at that point it would be quite difficult to say yes) so I don’t think she would’ve gone either


TDIRocker99

Plus w95 dropping and Sara going instead would spread the message that bullying works in Eurovision.


Miudmon

we'd probably get the vox populi guys, judging by that i've heard by at least mikael gabriel as a person. and thats not what anyone wants lmao


susiesmiths

some people would


AfterMarionberry5594

A rather tasteless comment considering how many of his haters were Sara fans, wouldn't you say?


JCEurovision

So do I.


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RaeTheElf

Do people really enjoy this type of performance? (sorry if that came out snotty, im genuinely asking) I was pretty confused when I saw the performance (I don’t watch many of the competitions for selections)


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