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The real star of the Eurovision? That would be Marty Whelan's Twitter account

Move over, Conchita.

May 12th 2014, 2:51 PM 6,092 Views 1 Comment

CONCHITA WURST MAY have won the Eurovision, and sparked an internet-wide beard movement.

But in all honesty, the best thing about the whole contest was Marty Whelan’s Twitter account. Why? Because of all this:

He smiled charmingly in front of a gyrating man-crotch.

Let's get this Eurovision party started #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/JUQbLw4m1X
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 8, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

He told awesomely bad Dad Jokes.

Marty meets his fan at the Eurovision #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/kaqZxbwJUM
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 8, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

He collected free gifts from former Eastern bloc countries.

Got these from FYR Macedonia @RTEplayer pic.twitter.com/sL4ihgbGDL
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 8, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

And Scandinavia, by the looks of things.

Excited or what?! @RTEplayer @kaseykaysmith @Hazelkaneswaran #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/P3Bpf71KdQ
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 8, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

He related his bathroom needs.

I have everything crossed and I need a bathroom quickly @RTEplayer @RTEPress @michaelkealy1 #Eurovision
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 8, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

In fact, he sometimes even COMBINED toilet tweets and dad jokes.

Moustache to the loo @RTEplayer @RTEPress #Eurovision
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

(Judging by this picture, he was five flights of scaffolding steps away from the nearest toilet.)

Thanks for the pyros! Here's my route to the booth! #wheresmarty @RTEPress @RTEplayer #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/79C7yYvxzY
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

He hung out with his pals.

And the Eurovision style award goes to...@RTEplayer @RTEPress @rte #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/unrrY1LR3f
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

And his other pals.

Eurovision greetings from Copenhagen! Bumped into some familiar faces in Dublin airport yesterday. Déjà vu #heartbeat pic.twitter.com/UtgLhfevqY
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 5, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

He was gracious in defeat.

Congratulations Conchita! @RTEplayer @RTEPress #Eurovision
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

And he is now considering his future.

I think I should grow a beard @RTEPress @RTEplayer #Eurovision #ConchitaWurst
— Marty Whelan (@martylyricfm) May 10, 2014

Source: Marty's Moustache/Twitter

Marty Whelan’s Twitter account for Eurosong 2015.

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The real star of the Eurovision? That would be Marty Whelan's Twitter account

Move over, Conchita.