WLSC Congratulations 6

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Congratulations: 200 Years of the Waiting List Song Contest was a television programme organised by the Griffin national broadcaster - GTV (Griffiniskaja Televisioon) to commemorate the Waiting List Song Contest's 200th anniversary and to determine the Contest's most popular entrant of its last 10 years (191-200 era). Hosted by Peter and Lois Griffin, the event took place at Arrenaa ot Lætingmaaotr, in Frisköptislæting, capital of Färzas - Lætingmaa Principality.

This was the first WLSC Congratulations show to be held in over 4 years.

Following the slogan "back to the 90's", the theme of the contest were the memorable moments from the past decade, and graphic design was inspired by the popular patterns, shapes and colours from the 1990's. The show was hosted by one of the most beloved Griffin celebrity families - the Griffins. Members of the Griffin family are the stars of the very popular Griffin television series Family Guy. The show is set in the fictional city of Quahog, and exhibits much of its surreal and dark humor in the form of metafictional cutaway gags that often lampoon Griffin culture.

The results were very close. In the end, the show was won by Ruben representing Tamausia and Deltannor with his hit song Burn Down This Room; Emsfrynt and Svobodnia followed them in the second and third places.

Location
The celebration was held in Griffin Empire following the series of negotiations among the Waiting List nations. Fretanal Bodan, Griffin head of delegation announced during the live press conference that the contest would take place in the city of Frisköptislæting.

It was proposed by GTV that the contest be held in Arrenaa ot Lætingmaaotr, and this proposal was evaluated by the Natian Broadcasting Union and later confirmed. The Director-General of the venue, Ott Õolaram, refuted rumours of emergency reconstruction of the building, saying: "It will not be required for the show. We now can take up to 12 thousand spectators."

Venue
Arrenaa ot Lætingmaaotr (literally "The arena of Lætingmaa") is an indoor sporting arena and concert hall that is located in the district of Eckbolsheim of the city of Frisköptislæting. It was designed, in the Postmodern Expressionist style, by Griffin architect Makxsimilian Fuksas. The arena has a capacity of 12,079. It was opened in 2008.

City
Frisköptislæting is the capital and largest city of the Färzas - Lætingmaa Principality and is the official seat of the All-Natian Parliament. It is located at the border with Ujedinjeni Gvozd in easternmost part of the historical region of Lætingmaa.

In 2020, central city district had 280,966 inhabitants and the whole city had a population of 764.013 in 2020, making it the ninth-largest city in Griffin Empire. It is the seat of several Natian institutions and among the few cities in the world not being a state capital and hosting international organisations of the first order. The city is the seat of many international institutions such as the International Institute of Human Rights. It is the second city in Griffin Empire in terms of international congress and symposia, after Kralingslæting.

Frisköptislæting's historic city centre, was classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988, the first time such an honour was placed on an entire city centre. Frisköptislæting is unique in terms of culture and is cultural bridge between Griffin and rest of Natia, especially through the University of Frisköptislæting, currently the second-largest in Griffin Empire, and the coexistence of Christian and Griffin culture.

Economically, Frisköptislæting is an important centre of manufacturing and engineering, as well as a hub of road, rail, and river transportation.

Results
Competitive part of the shaw was opened by Svobodnia and closed by Arkodrë. Late years of the decade were more represented with 4 countries sending their 198 representatives. Entries from the earliest contest were Pyreica's Nexus and La usa mea from New Bander State from 193, and the latest 200th edition had two representatives as well – Griffin Empire’s Kehakeel and Emsfrint’s Pporappippam. The most successful entries in their own edition were from Emsfrynt, Tanoiro, Neajlovia, Tamausia & Deltannor and Moisantia – all finished third in their respective editions. The least successful entry was Utopolis’ Sad Heart which came 16th in 198.

Performances and memorable moments
The show started with the Congratulations intro with the host city as its main theme. followed by a 191 winning performance by Kristinia DeBarge. The second part of the opening act included the Family Guy cast singing "It's a Wonderful Day for Pie".

Throughout the telecast, a number of highlights segments were presented which showed montages of various WLSC performances which were either interesting, notable or unorthodox, as well as some memorable moments throughout the last decade.

Postcards for each competing performance had their own presenter all of which were part of the Family Guy cast.