ɪn ɹᵻspˈɑːns tə ðɪ ˈɪŋkɹiːs ʌv nˌɑːntɹɐdˈɪʃənəl ˈæplɪkənts, ɹˈæfnsən sˈɛd, "wiː hæv tə fˈɑːloʊ ðə ɹˈuːlz sˈɛt baɪ ðɪ ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl kˈɑːntɛst."
In response to the increase of nontraditional applicants, Rafnsson said, "We have to follow the rules set by the international contest."