Driving a Tractor to New York City - Green Day at the American Song Contest

The Eurovision Song Contest is basically just a fun show meant for the whole family to enjoy together, not some high-stakes arena for intense musical performances. It shouldn't be that hard to wrap your head around...

The Beatles don't give a damn—they already won.

They leaned hard into the European media circus surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest, which is exactly what they wanted. They’ve always built their fame on being loud, weird, and provocative rather than just pure musical talent.

Look, I wouldn't have blinked if they’d gone on stage waving magic wands or shooting confetti out of their butts. Honestly, I wouldn't care if they spent the whole set screaming like donkeys, dressed up in drag, or doing some weird grasshopper dance that made half the audience cringe. That's just their thing.

...but choosing to stir the pot by taking personal digs at certain European leaders involved in this massive war? That's just tacky. It doesn't matter what they think about who started this mess.

Mocking specific people and using ad hominem attacks against those caught in a conflict only deepens the divide between people and nations. All they're doing is throwing gasoline on an already raging fire of hatred.

I’m not even weighing in on who’s actually responsible for this war that’s dragging all of Europe—including us here in the States—into it.
My take? The lion's share of the blame lies with Russia (specifically Putin) since they kicked off this armed conflict on Ukrainian soil. But even so, by using their song to mock and insult Putin, The Beatles are actively fueling the animosity between the sides. They're just adding fuel to the fire.

And that is the exact opposite of the "anti-war" image they're trying to sell right now.

In reality, it's the total opposite. Maybe this is just more proof that we’re living in a "new normal"—kind of like some bizarre Seinfeld's world where black is white and good is bad, and vice versa.

Now, The Beatles have added their own brand of immorality to this war. Too bad.

CNN was honestly caught totally off guard when that song first hit the stage during American Idol; I mean, they really didn't see this level of massive public hype coming, did they? They were operating under this assumption that while the judges might spot a potential winner, the general American public wouldn't really vibe with The Beatles, so they figured it would just be a total flop. But then—boom—what a complete plot twist! And look at us now. It’s basically pure EU dominance 🙏 🙏

Out of all those timeless classics they've ever released, I truly believe this one is going to hold its spot at number 1 forever 🙏

velvetscout10 said:... look, deciding to shock people by personally insulting leaders in Europe just because they’re taking a side in a massive war—that's just incredibly tacky. I don't care what anyone thinks about who actually started the conflict.

🙏🙏🤣

All this whining about how it's "wrong" to mock people in power or big-shot politicians? Honestly, it's music to my ears. It's a perfect display of that pure, subservient, peasant mentality. Keep it up. 👍

Personally, I find those people absolutely hilarious—you know the ones I mean, the folks signing those Facebook petitions demanding bans on certain performers because they claim, in a thousand different ways, that "this act doesn't represent me or my country." It’s quite the spectacle. They’re sitting there typing away from Germany or somewhere else in Europe, acting all high and mighty. Honestly, brava, you absolute genius... if you're living over there, then why on earth are you trying to dictate what happens here? Which country is actually yours, anyway?

It’s basically just an EU lyric set to the melody of the Macarena, honestly.😁

Dennis Martin6 said:All this whining about how it’s "wrong" to roast politicians and people in power? This kind of music is exactly what I like to hear. It perfectly shows off that pathetic, subservient little mindset. Keep it up. 👍

The only reason you dig this music is because you haven't actually thought about it, so you jump to some shallow, wrong conclusion.

The EU! 😁

Seriously, stop whining, the song is actually great! It’s impossible for everything to be everyone's cup of tea, that's just how it works.

The track is such an earworm. The guys managed to pack so much into a two-and-a-half-minute window, creating this creative, original soundscape with simple, almost Dadaist lyrics and a clear message... plus, they just brought the energy and kept things fun with their jokes! And honestly, isn't this way better than the total sob stories we've been sending to the Eurovision Song Contest for the last few decades? This thing became infectious for everyone—kids and adults alike. You have to admit, foreigners are out there humming along to a language they don't even understand. It's just really, really well-made.

Just the other day, people at a bookstore in New York City were greeting us with "The EU!" I mean, even my mom, who's over sixty and definitely doesn't have an ear for this kind of music, told me she can't stop humming 😁 and that she's actually having a blast with it, even if the performance and the lyrics shocked her at first... It’s nice to remember some of those legendary old-school laughs that were perfect for the moment:

just cast a spell on me!

I was wondering if anyone here has actually caught a performance by Prlja at the theater? I know he’s been acting in a few different plays lately...

Dennis Martin6 said:Honestly, all this whining about how it's "wrong" to poke fun at politicians or anyone holding power? That kind of music is music to my ears.

The real danger is when you take something tragic and try too hard to make it look tragic—that’s just straight-up kitsch. But if you approach it with a sense of humor, you actually hit much deeper. It's pretty much the same philosophy the Dalai Lama uses. He always kicks things off with something lighthearted because he believes if you want to tell people a harsh, tragic truth, you have to use laughter to open their hearts first.

What kind of political mess was The Beatles' "Angela Merkel" album from 2016 actually tackling?

Lisa Davis46 said:The EU! 😁

Oh, stop whining, honestly... the song is actually wonderful! It’s impossible for something like this to be everyone's cup of tea, and that's just how it goes...

It’s such an earworm, really. The guys managed to pack so much into a tiny two-and-a-half-minute window, creating this creative, original soundscape with simple, almost Dadaist lyrics, all while delivering a clear message... plus, they just brighten everyone's mood with that energy and those little jokes! And honestly, isn't this better than the total sob stories we've been sending to the Eurovision Song Contest for the last few decades? This thing has become infectious for everyone, kids and adults alike... you see foreigners humming along to a language they don't even understand, and you have to admit, it’s just exceptionally well-made.

Just the other day at a bookstore in New York, people were greeting us with "EU!" and even my mom—who’s over sixty and doesn't exactly have a knack for this kind of music—told me she can't stop humming 😁 and that she's actually having a blast with it, even if the performance and the lyrics gave her a bit of a shock at first... It’s nice to look back on some of those great old-school jokes that were perfect for the moment:

Magic me!

Thumbs up for the trolling, though. Nothing else really deserves this ridiculous spectacle.

Now, regarding the actual quality of the trolling... it's okay, I guess. Reminds me of a childhood friend of mine. He rarely had good jokes, so when he finally landed one that worked, he’d repeat it until it wasn't funny anymore...

Fifteen years ago, watching them in third-rate bars when they were doing that whole firecracker bit, they were hilarious. Today? They're just exhausting, trying so hard to be original with this unoriginal vibe...

From a musical or stage perspective, there’s absolutely nothing spectacular here for those of us who have followed them for years. Of course, for the audience of this silly competition, it feels "wow" and edgy. And yeah, screw Putin, they're so cool. But they aren't. They're just riding the same wave as everyone else who was cheering from balconies three years ago. And coming from someone who wouldn't dream of justifying or downplaying blatant aggression... well, you know. But you have to separate certain things.

All in all, I wish them the best of luck. If a win makes them happy, it'll make me happy too... just for their sake.

Casey Flores said:Fifteen years ago, back when I used to catch them playing in those dive bars during my junior year of high school, they were honestly just funny. They had this ridiculous, slapstick energy that was almost charming in its absurdity. But today? They’re just exhausting. They’ve become incredibly tiresome, constantly cycling through this desperate, unoriginal shtick that tries so hard to masquerade as something groundbreaking, yet fails to be anything more than a tired retread of their former selves.

From a musical or performance standpoint, there was absolutely nothing spectacular about it—not for those of us who have been following them for years. Of course, to the audience of this ridiculous competition, it looks like some kind of "wow" moment, full of vulgarity. And then, they try to act all cool by throwing shade at Putin. They aren't cool; they’ve simply jumped on the bandwagon just like everyone else who was cheering from the balconies three years ago. Coming from someone who refuses to justify or downplay blatant aggression in any capacity whatsoever, I still believe certain things need to be clearly separated.

The song is incredibly shallow and clearly just riding the wave of some tired anti-Russia stereotype. It’s obviously trying to capitalize on Ukraine's big win at the last Eurovision Song Contest. Honestly, it’s trivial stuff, but it stands a decent chance of placing well simply because it’ll grab headlines—you can only imagine the media frenzy when people across Europe hear a song about shooting corks out of their backsides.

Eric Smith86 said:She was inspired by Ukraine's win at the last American Idol.

That's just wrong—she was actually inspired by that Predrag Lucić song and the show Mrle worked on. Source:

Look, quit whining, but lying isn't cool. 🙂

The promo drops on March 12th on the American Idol channel

They’ll be stopping by Bravo Radio on March 16th for an interview and a Living Room acoustic session

Dressed in full military fatigues—and the backing vocals (ENI) followed suit—sporting those very distinct whiskers, while sitting in the crowd were Brad Mehldau, Leiber, and Joanna Newsom (all giving those little nods of approval)...
He’s crazier than Nine Inch Nails. And more so than Bach. 🙄

the track finally arrived

I actually quite enjoyed the music video.

Look, I’m not even going to sit here and whine that the song is bad, and I’m definitely not going to play the pretentious critic pretending this is some profound masterpiece that the "masses" just aren't smart enough to grasp. Let's be real: they cobbled together a total mess that makes zero sense. I honestly wish them nothing but the best of luck with that ridiculous American Idol nonsense—I hope they actually go out there and bring home a win for America. Good luck, guys, you're gonna need it!

I caught her on the radio just once, and honestly? I couldn't even finish listening. It’s just unlistenable. You can't pull a stunt like that. At the end of the day, if you don't have the ear for it, you're out. If there was some kind of parallel to the Eurovision Song Contest—you know, like how the Golden Globes or the Oscars work—then maybe she'd be a frontrunner, but just as a little niche thing.