Hungary has this one again off again relationship with the ESC. Last year they were absent, this year they’re back again – and in style. Unlike Austria, Hungary has taken their time away from the contest and used it wisely so that they could make one amazing comeback. This could very possibly be the winner, and we might be enjoying some authentic goulash in Budapest next May. Out of all the odds favorites I think this one is you safest bet. Let’s look at the competition: France is too difficult, the UK is a bit outdated, Estonia is overrated and Sweden is too much of a cliché. Hungary is for me the country that really stands out as the biggest favorite, although it’s still early days and I’m not going to say anything I may very well regret later.
To sum it up: this number really has everything a good ESC piece need; it’s a fresh and catchy 
song, Kati Wolf has a great voice and she’s hot. When you think about it’s actually a quite simple recipe, so it’s quite odd how so many countries fail to get this right year after year. Kati is also an experienced singer, she’s been performing for over 20 years but she only became a real household name last year as a finalist in the Hungarian X-factor. There have been some worries about her being too old for this number, she’s a 36 years old mum after all, but don’t worry Hungary – we would never have guessed.
No matter if Kati wins or not, this ought to at least be Hungary’s highest placement in the ESC since 1994 when they finished fourth. Hungary has never really been a country to count on in this context, so it’s nice to see this old flopper do a great turn around. The best song ever from them – and one of the best in this year’s ESC.
Goulash? :) Hehe :P If Hungary wins - get ready the best party ever - in 2012 Budapest! But sure, You will not be hungry in Hungary I can promise... ;) So if we gather in Hungary in 2012, after ESC a must to stay more days, as the lovely Hungary likes You!
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