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Yessss!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Slovenia

Maybe discard the lowest scoring team member?

First time Brazil has led the contest since TISC Open 2017

Wow!!!! Thanks a million Italy for 11 points and for my first medal today

Too many years of watching Eurovision, it's just the instinct

I feel like I need to make the most out of my left hand side position in the table and enjoy it while it lasts

First time since TISC Open 2015. Could this be an omen?

For 12 pointer for @Dragon. What a moment

Yay!!!! Points! Thank you so much Denmark

Before today I think it was 6/14 times it happened and the last time was TISC Annual 2019.

Malta takes the lead for the first time ever in TISC

I'm not sure, there has been some early starts in the past but yes it seems like the earliest for a while

Good luck to all and me all have points by the end of the day

Good morning everyone, 7:59 am here

A couple of years ago I bought Krówki from a local supermarket here. It was in the Polish food section

Do all the tables come with customary cement shoes underneath or is that just for me?

“Bitterballs” sounds like an insult that might be shouted on the streets of Glasgow or Dublin for that matter

dcro: "I Love a Song Which is Harmonious and Elegant, but Never too Flashy" When you think about TISC one of the first names that springs to mind is dcro. A dedicated follower and friend of the contest, he has worked tirelessly over the years to help promote and improve our TISC experience. He is always ready to offer sound advice, no doubt based on his love of statistics, casting an analytical view on proceedings. It's easy to forget that dcro was not always a presence in TISC. When he joined for the TISC Open in 2015, he not only ensured Croatia returned to the TISC family after the departure of Deuce, but he has since played an integral part in driving the contest forward, culminating in his hosting of the contest earlier this year (TISC Annual 2020), stepping in to rescue the contest in the most difficult of circumstances. It is to his credit then that this contest was a rip-roaring success and kept TISC as a beacon of hope in this, the saddest of years. His results are equally as steady, guiding his nation to a top 20 placing in 6 of his 10 editions to date, with a notable 11th place finish at the TISC Open 2017. A highlight however, was his success at the TISC Special this summer where he guided Gibraltar to a magnificent silver medal. He has listened carefully as he interviewed the runners and riders of TISC Open 2020 and now it's time for us to hear the thoughts of our resident statistician, dcro..... Q: How do you go about evaluating TISC entries? Do you use a specific system when picking out your Top 12? A: Most commonly, I start by working my way down the playlist. During this process, I immediately start creating provisional rankings in a simple notepad file. I guess it is not ideal to rank songs so early on, since it can be hard to remember them after a while. But then again, if I completely forget a song right after the first listening, chances are it will find itself somewhere near the bottom of the pile on any day. During this first listen, sometimes I add short comments next to each song. Some examples from the 2020 Annual read: "Original start. Solid vocals. Little unmemorable." and "Solid instruments. Entrance a little meh. Soft, but hollow?". Awful, I know. After the second listen, I usually cut the playlist down to 18-25 songs. Following the third listen, I usually have my Top 12 + reserves all lined up. After this, it's all about streamlining my selection: head-to-head listenings, listening in reverse order, and so on. Q: And what about the maximum 12 points? Can you recognize it immediately? Or do you take certain amount of time before deciding on it? A: Often I can recognize it immediately, but I guess also subconsciously? Usually my 12 ends up going to a song that I can't wait to hear again following the first listen - even though I usually can't remember everything about it! Generally, there is exactly one such song. And when it comes up again during the second listen, then all my hype turns out to be justified. There are exceptions however. Q: Do you have a favorite music genre? Is there any genre you would like to hear more of on the TISC stage? A: I am not exclusive to any genre, but I guess my favorites are pop-rock (often radio hits) and jazz. I enjoy instrumentals too, and also '50s rock. I think nobody entered pre-Beatless rock so far. Except that Meghan Trainor song, kind of, which was heavily inspired by '50s beat, and which earned my personal Top 3. Q: How important are lyrics to you? A: I prefer general sound over lyrics on any day. Sometimes I do get attached to them, but that is an exception. I have awarded big points to countless songs whose lyrics I never truly discovered. Examples include Arular, Tetap Dalam Jiwa, Tillfälligheter. Q: And finally... How can we get 12 points from dcro? A: Like I said, the general sound is what matters to me. I am always looking to reward songs with an engaging rhythm (in particular), nice harmony, catchy tune, quality vocals, decent use of instruments and so on. I will love a song which is harmonious and elegant, but never too flashy. I also greatly appreciate originality and inventivness. If dcro's musical preferences still feel like a jigsaw puzzle - maybe this will help. Our resident Croatian juror has outlined the following entries as favorites during the most recent editions... See you all soon for the Opening Ceremony of TISC Open 2020

And last but not least .......

Grandpa was a milkman

Humans may be permanently settled there by then given the rate of global warming

We can bring in your grandchildren to carry the flame for the Lithuanian jury by then I wonder will Italy still be running The Committee by then

It's crazy to think TISC has been ongoing now since 2013! It doesn't seem that long. Amazing If we were Eurovision we would be as far as 1970, which is when they celebrated their 15th edition. Lots of history still to make . Just for some perspective, here is a timeline of when we will celebrate some milestone editions: TAISC 2018 - 10th edition TOISC 2020 - 15th edition TAISC 2023 - 20th edition TOISC 2025 - 25th edition TAISC 2028 - 30th edition TOISC 2030 - 35th edition TAISC 2033 - 40th edition TOISC 2035 - 45th edition TAISC 2038 - 50th edition TOISC 2040 - 55th edition TAISC 2043 - 60th edition TOISC 2045 - 65th edition TAISC 2048 - 70th edition TOISC 2050 - 75th edition TAISC 2053 - 80th edition TOISC 2055 - 85th edition TAISC 2058 - 90th edition TOISC 2060 -95th edition TAISC 2063 - 100th edition TOISC 2065 - 105th edition TAISC 2068 - 110th edition TOISC 2070 - 115th edition So at TISC Annual 2070, we will be celebrating our 114th edition around the same time as Eurovision are celebrating their 114th edition (barring cancellations of course) . @rybak I wonder will you still be following both contests by then I wonder who will be hosting the 100th TISC edition in TAISC 2063. What an honour that will be

Yep! People often associated with Ireland with corned beef and cabbage, and as someone who had a traditional rural upbringing on a farm and had basic family dinners, this is just plain wrong. No Irish family is having corned beef and cabbage! Certainly not now and not even in the past when food was less varied. Boiled cabbage perhaps but corned beef? Instead it’s the Irish Americans who were perhaps eating that and they got it from the Jewish community.

Sounds good to me as well and it’s very simple to follow which is perfect