In Italy, a scandal is flared up around the participation of the Estonian performer Tommy Kesh in Eurovision. The reason was his song Espresso Macchiato, which, according to Italians, contains stereotypes about the country. The text mentions mafiosi who constantly drink coffee, smoke and eat spaghetti. The composition is made on a mixture of broken English and Italian languages, which caused even more criticism. & Nbsp;
reports Ura-Inform, referring to The Guardian.
Codacons public organization filed a complaint with The European Language Union, which questioned the appropriateness of such a composition at an international competition. Representatives of the organization said that “a song that makes fun of the whole country and its community cannot be part of Eurovision.” & Nbsp;
Despite the indignation of part of society, the song also found its fans among Italians. In the comments on YouTube, you can find opposite opinions. One of the users wrote: “I will vote for Estonia!”, Which speaks of an ambiguous perception of the composition. & Nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;
Tommy Kesh won the Eesti Laul national selection and officially became an Estonian representative at the Eurovision Council, which will be held in Basel in May. However, the question remains whether Italy will achieve the abolition of his participation or the scandal will only warm up interest in the song. & Nbsp;