Viewers react to Switzerland’s Eurovision win: “Non binary folks rule the world”
nme.comEurovision viewers have had their say after Switzerland came away victorious at the 2024 edition of the contest last night (May 11), with jokes, memes and hot takes galore.Switzerland’s representative Nemo fought off tough competition from the likes of Croatia, Ukraine and France with their song ‘The Code’, which blended elements of pop, rap, drum n’ bass and even opera and told the story of how they realised they were non-binary.Nemo also became Eurovision’s first-ever non-binary winner, which was a particularly meaningful moment for many viewers. “Europe changed tonight.
It’s a different place for us non binaries now. Europe I can’t thank you enough for that,” one person wrote on X/Twitter.“Amidst the chaos, a fairytale wins out.
The first non-binary winner of Eurovision.. SWITZERLAND IS THE CHAMPION. CONGRATULATIONS NEMO,” said another.Others enjoyed the bond between Nemo and Ireland’s entry Bambie Thug, who is also non-binary, and who presented Nemo with a crown when they won. “The most emotional moment for me has to be when bambie (ireland) crowned nemo (switzerland) as the winner,” another X/Twitter user said. “non-binary win amidst all that has happened.”Europe changed tonight.
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