Yes, the headline is as you read it: There’s a Spanish group who want want to represent Spain at Eurovision 2017 and finish as low as possible.
Let us introduce you to Las Bistecs, potentially Spain’s finest joke Eurovision act, who recently told Spanish web site Eslang, that they want to do Eurovision and do it wrong, with the goal of finishing last in the final.
The duo from Barcelona have pioneered “electro-disgusting” — a genre of music that throws back to the 80s, apparently in a bid to disgust listeners.
The best example is their biggest hit to date “Historia del arte”, which talks about the history of art in the most peculiar way. You don’t have to speak Spanish to take in their off-kilter vibe.
Las Bistecs – “Historia del arte”
These eccentric ladies serve some seriously weird lyrics, with the hooks of the song going, “Greeks, Romans, they are all humans” and “Doric, Doric, Ionic, Ionic, Corinthian, Corinthian, Corinthian, Corinthian”. Beat that, classicists.
There’s more, as the song snakes from Caravaggio to Tàpies, and from Warhol to Rubens, layering lyrics about mankind’s finest art over an outdated beat. A work of a genius, I say.
And why should we take Las Bistecs’ bid seriously?
In their five-year career, Las Bistecs have amassed a considerable fanbase, which counts plenty of Eurovision fans in its stable of oddballs. Their Twitter fans went crazy when they discovered their will to fly the Spanish flag.
Tienen que ir por favor????https://t.co/toEnXrhBz4
— Entropía (@opacarules) October 11, 2016
Por favor España mándalas, nunca te he pedido nada, por favor https://t.co/2vlbfRVhVd
— ~ Miss Freckles ? #EstaEsNuestraManada (@AnageMidos) October 11, 2016
Hola, ¿cuándo se anuncia que @lasbistecs van a representar a España en @Eurovision?#BistecsEurovisivas pic.twitter.com/opivRn3bFL
— Gaspar Blaya (@MonsieurBlaya) October 8, 2016
Like rul crazy. They even released a petition on Change.org…
Las Bistecs a Eurovisión – ¡Firma la petición! https://t.co/11sf0imEjd vía @change_es
— jairo ? (@itsjairx) October 5, 2016
…which sadly, has received the same attention as the petition to crowdfund Portugal’s Eurovision 2016 participation.
The lovely duo went all Serhat and listened to their fandom:
cuanto SPAM con eurovisión!!
SPAIN nos paga las caries?
Que os pasa entrecots— Lasbistecs (@lasbistecs) October 6, 2016
In the even that they do go to Kyiv, Las Bistecs have already made it clear that they want to wear sequin tracksuits. Eh. Well, here’s more of Las Bistecs. Enjoy:
“Señoras Bien”
“Caminante”
“Universio”
In any event, if Las Bistecs were to give Eurovision a try, they would probably have to get through the national selection, which RTVE is reportedly preparing.
Would the mainstream audience pick them? Would you vote for them? Can a joke act bring Spain back to top? Let us know in the comment section below!
I Will support then if Las Bistecs goes to Eurovision Song Contest
HDA Classic.
I think that Art History has traumatized me for the rest of my life…
You think that’s bad Charles, X Factor flops Bratavio are willing to represent the UK in Kyiv. And you’ll laugh your head off when they mentioned “We’d be credible, not tacky”.
The last place is already reserved for Germany. 😉
I couldn’t control my laughter when I read this … all my sarcasm about everything wrong about Eurovision is smiling through the roof with irony 🙂 And pretty sure the comedic vibe these 2 may have to the point of mocking Eurovision for all the reasons Eurovision has allowed itself to create must be some hardcore fan’s wishful thinking to be in at some point. After Russian grannies there are no more boundaries to where stupidity can go as far as Eurovision is concerned. I’m still gonna keep laughing as hard as I can cause this is priceless LOL
This is what we swedes call “Omvänd psykologi”. It could sometimes be really useful. Especially if you have sleeping problems. Try to not sleep, and you’ll sleep. Try to end up last at ESC, and you’ll win!
I’m listening to their album ‘Oferta’ and I haven’t screamed so loud in a while. Thank you Wiwibloggs for making me discover the best artists of 2016. If Spain sends them, I know who I’m voting for.
Well… they have nothing to lose. These acts usually do well, unless they’re tragic to look at and listen to like Montenegro 2012. Send them!
Las Bistecs are great, I hope Spain will send them.
Universio is actually really good starting at 3:00
PLEASE.
Chikilicuatre was a funny song and performance -as Las Bistecs are- and he finished in a better position than Edurne, Barei, Lucía Pérez…
Let’s try Las Bistecs
I am not sure what is the worst thing – “HDA” song or the fact that I enjoyed it a lot. This song is brilliant! I have nothing against Las Bistecs participation in ESC
Germany might have something against this. Maybe it would be a bigger fight over last place than over victory this year, lol.
I actually kinda like the art history song
Honestly, I don’t know what else Spain could send.
They have tried everything in the past years, finishing in my top-5 for eight years in a row (and that is because I haven’t watched 2008 and earlier).
It clearly is impossible for Spain to do well at the Eurovision, so why not troll Europe, after every way they have screwed up Spain, this may be some sort of revenge …
Ellas a quien quieren representar en ESC 2017 es ANDORRA, y cantando en Catalán plis y de coros se llevan a Jimy jump
Haha well with all these years trying to do things right and failing, maybe if they try to LOSE they might also fail and end up winning… or something.
Maybe it might be the kick that Spain needs to start taking Eurovision seriously.
Way better than Barrei and I am not even joking.
Omg I LOVE Las Bistecs! Can this please happen?
I say go for it.
Given Spains wonderful track record of being unable to do anything right in Eurovision, a blatant attempt to finish last probably ends up in the Top 5.