6 Cringe Eurovision Performances That Made History
Dustin the Turkey — Irelande Douze Pointe (Ireland, 2008)

Ireland has won Eurovision more times than any other country—and then they sent a puppet. Dustin the Turkey, a foul-mouthed children‘s TV character, took the stage in a shiny silver suit, flapping his feathery arms while singing about “drag acts and bad acts and Terry Wogan’s wig.” The turkey didn’t even make it past the semi-finals, and frankly, that was merciful for everyone involved.