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I was going to suggest that we can open the thread on the day of the Closing Ceremony (right after sounds good) to try to gently herd people from the Winter Olympics over to TISC . We could open the voting window on March 13 then if necessary. It’s only 3 weeks after the thread opening which is fine. All will depend on the host however and which time period suits them. For example, if they can’t host until late April then the schedule would need to move accordingly.

TISC Annual 2022 - Hosting Rights We are open for bids!!! I am pleased to announce that the hosting rights for the 18th edition of the Totallympics International Song Contest (TISC Annual 2022) is now open for bidding. 2021 TISC Annual winners, Canada, and runners-up Sweden have both declined their right to host the upcoming edition. As the 3rd-placed nation, Ireland was next in line to receive the hosting rights. Official confirmation from the Irish delegation states that they prefer to open up the bidding to the wider public, so that all those interested can have their chance to stage the contest. However, the Irish delegation also committed to step in to fill the position if in fact there are no bids forthcoming (which we very much hope will not be the case ). All interested parties who would like to host the upcoming edition of TISC are hereby invited to state their interest on this thread by no later than Monday, 24th January. If more than one bid is received, a draw to decide the host will be conducted as per usual TISC rules. Let the bidding commence!! Bid Candidates: Hungary

I got my booster today, I can take his spot in the draw

Now that the 2021 TISC season has come to and end I thought I would share a little update on how the 2021 entries shaped the overall TISC All-Time Top 40. The Top 40 list is based on points-per-jury (PPJ) averages and is an elite ranking of the songs that scored big amongst our interntional juries. I am happy to report that all 6 medal winning entries from both contests this year made it into the Overall Top 40. However, it was the 2021 Open Contest medalists who made the biggest impact on the Overall Top 40 with Czech Republic's Lenny making it all the way up to number 12 in the chart. See details below: TISC Annual Top 40: New entries in the TISC Annual Top 40: # 9 The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (4.78 PPJ) # 11 Molly Sandén - Husavik (4.69 PPJ) # 15 Dermot Kennedy - Giants (4.44 PPJ) No other entries from TISC Annual 2021 made it on the All-Time TISC Annual Top 40 chart. TISC Open Top 40: New entries in the TISC Open Top 40: # 8 Lenny - Hell.o (5.50 PPJ) # 16 Gin Wigmore - Written In The Water (5.06 PPJ) # 18 Avicii - Wake Me Up (4.92 PPJ) # 27 The Rumour Said Fire - The Balcony (4.33 PPJ) # 38 Lenny - Claudio Capéo - Un Homme Debout (3.69 PPJ) TISC Overall Top 40: New entries in the TISC Overall Top 40: # 12 Lenny - Hell.o (5.50 PPJ) # 23 Gin Wigmore - Written In The Water (5.06 PPJ) # 25 Avicii - Wake Me Up (4.92 PPJ) # 30 The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (4.78 PPJ) # 33 Molly Sandén - Husavik (4.69 PPJ) # 40 Dermot Kennedy - Giants (4.44 PPJ) Only 5 non-medal winning entries appear in the Overall Top 40 with 2 champions and 16 former medalists now finding themselves outside the Top 40 chart! The TISC Annual Top 40 chart will be played in the TISC Annual 2022 thread in the days preceding the live show and a similar airing of the TISC Open Top 40 chart is planned for the TISC Open 2022 later in the year. Then as part of the 20th edition celebrations in 2023 a special Hot 100 Chart will be compiled showcasing the overall Top 100 of all time.

Happy New Year to all of my fellow Totallympians. Hoping 2022 will be a bright one for you, full of happy moments and peace in your lives

Great logic by both @hckošice and @Olympian1010 . Sorry I didn't take the chance, just didn't want to drop all my points. Thanks to @Quasit for a very fun evening and for helping to broaden my knowledge

I would have gone with Idaho if pushed. Montana was my gut instinct but I believe Idaho sounds like a good answer based on both pieces of advice now

I am sure it was the inspiration behind it

Jellystone may well have been

Sorry, my bad, was against the rules to ask you but would love to know if you did know it

Thanks for the advice. Problem is, I cannot visualise where Idaho is in relation to Wyoming . Damn, I think I will take the points. Like @Quasit says, this is my best performance by far. Just annoying as the run was going so smoothly but finally hit a wall with the last couple of questions. I think you might be right @hckošice but I will just settle with what I have since you aren't 100% sure and neither am I. That's my final answer.

Okay my dear friend, your time has come to help a friend in need . @hckošice can you pleassssse help me on this one? Summon up any ice hockey trivia that might help if needed

Hmm, I am not sure about this one, initial gut instinct was Montana but not sure at all. Too bad @Olympian1010 isn't here when you need him

Oh wow! This is the only one of those games I played (and played a lot!). Needless to say the secret is still safe with me

No worries, I am saving you for your specific expert knowledge . I hope for an ice hockey question

I want to flip this question.... not a clue!

I'm ready

No pressure @hckošice, I hope you are studying as many obscure facts and encyclopedias as you can now

That would be B: Astrophysicist. I believe that is often a term used when describing what happens to stars when they get dragged into a black hole, which is what I believe is happening to my brain now . Final answer, B.

Well I really was guessing . So I am happy to have it out of the way. I know @hckošice is a francophile and stayed in France for some time but at least this way I was sure of making it to the next level

I would have guessed B: Stalingrad with all 4 options there so I will stick with that. B final answer (for now )

I now want to apply my double dip please

I haven't the faintest inkling! But I have a plan! I would like a 50:50 please

Hyenas are feliforms so unless I am misremembering under pressure, the answer is A: Hyena. Final answer!

Holy hell, my heart was pounding for real