AI vs. The Voice(and no - I am not a ____)

theleftie
theleftie Posts: 312 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I recently got into a (completely silly) debate with one of my very favorite people about American Idol and The Voice. The debate was - what is more "teenagerish", American Idol or The Voice?

Any insightful input would be appreciated and sarcasm is completely welcome - assuming it is skewed towards MY side of the debate.
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  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    more teenager-ish is american idol. because i said so.
  • Pengi81
    Pengi81 Posts: 336 Member
    I think the concept of The Voice is much better than American Idol (or X Factor, speaking as a Brit)

    It's better to judge somebody on their singing ability rather than whether they look the part or not.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I don't watch either but I'd vote American Idol b/c I know some teen girls that are SO LIKE into it!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I like the Voice and watch it when I can. Don't really care for AI.
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    I prefer The Voice; but don't really watch either...plus, Paula Abdul has aged horribly on AI...oh wait, that's Steven Tyler...my bad.
  • Pengi81
    Pengi81 Posts: 336 Member
    I prefer The Voice; but don't really watch either...plus, Paula Abdul has aged horribly on AI...oh wait, that's Steven Tyler...my bad.

    LMAO!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    i don't watch either anymore... AI is more teenageish though.
  • NewFitKeri
    NewFitKeri Posts: 190 Member
    Definitly The Voice! It's about time ppl were not judged on looks! And American Idol also tries so hard to turn their contestants into what AI thinks they should be. The Voice celebrates each artists' individuality just as they are. Refreshing in a world where we are so judgemental!

    :drinker:
  • emilynicole02
    emilynicole02 Posts: 355 Member
    I like the concept of The Voice in not seeing the performer... but I am a dedicated American Idol fan!

    I have had a couple adult friends try out for AI so I don't really see it as teenager-ish i guess lol

    let's just say if theres nothing on ill watch the voice.... i dvr EVERY American Idol! hahaha
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I'd say that American Idol is more "teenagerish"
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    The Voice is soo much better than AI!
    Better concept.
    Also, it lets people who might not have a chance normally (because physically they aren't the cookie cutter 'it girl/boy') have one.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    I think the concept of The Voice is much better than American Idol (or X Factor, speaking as a Brit)

    It's better to judge somebody on their singing ability rather than whether they look the part or not.

    I agree. Plus I think the talent on The Voice has been far superior to the talent on AI in recent years. I caught an episode of AI last season when all the guys were singing together and I was like "Seriously? That's the best they could find?"

    A friend of mine lives in Holland (where The Voice originated, called "The Voice of Holland") and she's auditioning for it on May 6th! So excited for her!

    I've auditioned for AI a couple times and the first time got told I'm too "trained" sounding (well, I took lessons for 7 years, I hope I sound trained) and the 2nd time I got stuck with the table of producers that were only sending through idiots dressed stupid that sounded like crap. They passed up a lot of really talented people because the morons make good tv. Stupid. My friend's little brother made the AI top 10 a few years ago though!
  • MeliciousGibson
    MeliciousGibson Posts: 248 Member
    I recently got into a (completely silly) debate with one of my very favorite people about American Idol and The Voice. The debate was - what is more "teenagerish", American Idol or The Voice?

    Any insightful input would be appreciated and sarcasm is completely welcome - assuming it is skewed towards MY side of the debate.

    I'd be happy to produce sarcasm towards your side of the debate, but you didn't say which side that was. Therefore, I'm witholding all sarcastic remarks until I know which way I can truly be offensive!
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    Also, The Voice is better because when I watch it I get to stare at Adam Levine for an hour.
  • JessieArt
    JessieArt Posts: 275 Member
    I'm 42, I watch both.

    I like the comments from the judges on The Voice better. However, the singing on AI seems to be better this season. Missing Colton Dixon already though. He was one of my 2 faves.

    Teenagerish? I think it's for everyone. But, I do record them both and fast forward if I don't like the singing. Makes for a much more pleasant experience. Sometimes I wonder if the judges on AI can hear what I can. I think it's horrible and they are giving them a standing ovation. I've been known to rant at the TV over it.
  • JessieArt
    JessieArt Posts: 275 Member
    Also, The Voice is better because when I watch it I get to stare at Adam Levine for an hour.

    Eye candy isn't fatening!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    the judges on american idol are terrible. i was soo excited when they hired steven tyler, but he sucks as a judge.
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    the judges on american idol are terrible. i was soo excited when they hired steven tyler, but he sucks as a judge.

    J-Lo is just horrid...every time she opens her mouth I just want to reach through the screen & staple it shut
  • JessieArt
    JessieArt Posts: 275 Member
    J-Lo is just horrid...every time she opens her mouth I just want to reach through the screen & staple it shut

    I second that. We'd get along just fine. We could throw our 94% fat free popcorn at the TV together while we scream at J-Lo for being so darn irritating.
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    I love both shows... My current favorite is Elise Testone.... On American Idol. Im still in shock of how great her "Whole Lotta Love" performance was. Robert Plant would be proud of her. I know Stevie Nicks was awful proud of how great it sounded. Did you see that one??
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I am 49 and i love both, but I like the voice better. but i do think the talent on american idol is way better then it was last season. Oh wait I am not a teen anymore. LOL. Does it count that my 2 daughters 12 and 14 love to watch them with me , they prefer the voice also....:smile:
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    I watch both (I know, take my man card away). While I think AI is more "teenagerish" and I like the concept of The Voice....Christina is annoying. I keep telling her to shut up and get to the point (although, I do enjoy the low-cut outfits she wears). All of the judges on AI annoy the heck out of me.
    I do think that some of the talent on AI is better than most of those on The Voice - love Elise and Phillip.
    Something I've noticed is that the sound production on The Voice has been horrible at times. Bands and backing vocals have seemed to overwhelm the singer's audio. Even when Maroon 5 performed, I thought the mixing was sub-par. AI's production is superior.
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    As a previous AI addict, I can say AI is more teeney-bopper driven.

    LOVE the Voice as it is all genres and ages and types of people. That said..... I do not agree with a lot of choices for judge eliminations this year but still 110% better than AI.... I've not watched in 2 years because it's so not worth the time out of my busy day. But, that is just my opinion! :ohwell:
  • LemonsAndCoffee
    LemonsAndCoffee Posts: 313 Member
    I used to be very dedicated to AI but after Scotty winning last year (with Lauren runner up), I have kind of lost my love for the show. Actually, after Adam Lambert lost the year before, I was mad at the show but gave it another shot. He was clearly the best....IMO.
    I watch The Voice occasionally but I really like the concept of that show - much more so than AI.
    AI is definitely more "teenager-ish".
  • Symphonic_Silence
    Symphonic_Silence Posts: 69
    J-Lo is just horrid...every time she opens her mouth I just want to reach through the screen & staple it shut

    I second that. We'd get along just fine. We could throw our 94% fat free popcorn at the TV together while we scream at J-Lo for being so darn irritating.

    Can I join you, please?
    I counted the amount of times she used the phrase "and you made it your OWN!!!!!" in one show and lost count after about 15.
    And that's not counting the slight variations on the phrase, either.
    Ugh..she just irritates me to no end :explode:
  • rchupka87
    rchupka87 Posts: 542 Member
    I watch both - and I can honestly say that last night while watching the voice, I actually said out loud - "Why in the hell are we watching this?" I don't like the host. I don't like Christina or Cee-low. I hate all the twitter crap they talk about constantly. I don't think that we get to see the contestants perform enough. The instant eliminations are crap. I do like the idea of coaching though, and being able to sing WHATEVER song you want to.

    But I have issues with Idol also - I can't stand J-Lo or Steven Tyler. I don't understand why we have to hear them sing Motown or 80s night. That's not the type of Music they would be selling. So why base the entire competition off of crap that they will never sing?

    Here's my thought. Combine the two. Get Randy, Adam Levine and Blake together on the Idol judging panel. Get rid of the Motown and 80s nights, let the contestants pick whatever song suits their voice best, and keep the voting like it is on Idol. None of this instant elimination crap. Go back to season one of Idol - with no stage performance, no lights, smoke or wind machines, captain america's flying through the background, or "X-tina" perfoming.

    Let's hear them sing. Sing the songs I am going to put on my iPod when this is all said and done. For instance - last night on the voice - Katrina Parker sang Jar of Hearts. I can hear that on the radio right now, and she did amazing. I would buy that right now. But Cheesa - Whitney? Really? I mean she still has a great voice, but I wouldn't buy that. WE know you can sing. But you are telling me that out of EVERY SONG that has ever been written, THATS your choice? THATS your first single? It's old, and irrelevant, and I think she'll go home tonight for it.
  • Erica002
    Erica002 Posts: 293 Member
    American Idol is for sure for teenagers/young adults. I actually used to watch it only because I liked Simon and what he had to say. Then he left and the show went to crap. Anyways, I now actually like The Voice way better, though I can do without christina, she annoys me.
  • _snw_
    _snw_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    WAIT WAIT WAIT

    that was NOT the disagreement. The disagreement was what was more teenage~ish - ME watching AI or YOU watching The Voice WHILE READING the twilight series.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    WAIT WAIT WAIT

    that was NOT the disagreement. The disagreement was what was more teenage~ish - ME watching AI or YOU watching The Voice WHILE READING the twilight series.

    oh, well twilight totally puts you in the more teenager-ish category. sorry, tim. you lose.
  • theleftie
    theleftie Posts: 312 Member
    WAIT WAIT WAIT

    that was NOT the disagreement. The disagreement was what was more teenage~ish - ME watching AI or YOU watching The Voice WHILE READING the twilight series.

    oh, well twilight totally puts you in the more teenager-ish category. sorry, tim. you lose.


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