Ukraine at Eurovision: What a drag?

During the Web 2.0 program for Izyum, participants will learn how to embed various online modules (polls from UA Poll Zone, PowerPoint shows from SlideShare and video from YouTube) into their Web sites or blogs. I was looking for a YouTube clip that would catch my audience's eyes, and settled on a much-viewed segment about Ukraine's entry in the recent Eurovision 2007 Song Contest.

Here's what the BBC reported under the headline "Eurovision act angers Ukrainians":

Angry Ukrainian nationalists have held protests against the selection of a controversial drag queen to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The demonstrations are part of a campaign to pressure the former Soviet republic to withdraw from the contest.

Verka Serdyuchka, who pokes fun at middle-aged women, is loved by many people and is a cult icon in Ukraine.

She was chosen as Ukraine's entry by an overwhelming majority in a public vote, but some find her vulgar and offensive. ...

View Serdyuchka's performance and decide for yourself whether it's fun or offensive: