‘Twas brought to my attention that 2014 marks 40 years since a certain musical act from Sweden won the Eurovision song contest with a catchy song entitled “Waterloo.” Here’s the version featured in the movie Muriel’s Wedding, with fine moves from Rachel Griffiths and Toni Collette.

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