# The Voice \[Season 2, Spring 2012\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 6, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929 "2012-02-06T03:27:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![DianaG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@DianaG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DianaG)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/41 "2012-02-14T17:25:23Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I liked Erin Martin (the model) - she had a very unusual voice, but I liked it. SOOOOOOOOOO much hate. The headband merits a dopeslap and the voice is nails on a chalkboard, but it’s the twee phrasing that pushes it over into thinking that I’d only enjoy a performance of hers if she exploded in the middle of it. > [@](#): > > I didn’t hear what all the judges were hearing from the Bawston kid (James Massone) - he sounded thin and un-interesting to me. I’m from the town where his family business is, and went to high school with someone who’s definitely somehow related to him (judging by the name/face combo). I wanted to like him, but… no. I didn’t know or care for the song, so it might partly have been that, but his voice didn’t thrill me and his enunciation was abysmal. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/42 "2012-02-14T18:21:50Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I liked Erin Martin (the model) - she had a very unusual voice, but I liked it. > > I didn’t hear what all the judges were hearing from the Bawston kid (James Massone) - he sounded thin and un-interesting to me. > > Was there no female judge they could get that wouldn’t be such an egotistical piece of crap as Christina, but still be funny and trade shots with all the guys? None at all? Quit reading my mind! Last night I was trying to think of someone to replace Christina. James from Boston sounded nasal as well. Very weird that the judges loved him and not Erin, who I thought was great. Cool that Dia is touring with Blake. I really heart him. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/43 "2012-02-14T18:27:05Z")
Not sure if I liked the helium voiced model but I did love her “I believe that’s still to be decided” line to Cee-Lo (who continues to be Dr. Claw-Rex to me. What a strange guy). Justin Beiber-wannabe sounded terrible and I loved the black guy with the mixed race kids. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/44 "2012-02-14T20:41:00Z")
Cee-Lo is terribly weird. I like that about him. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/45 "2012-02-15T14:38:19Z")
Wow, I thought the Boston kid was the best of the night. I never heard the song he did before, but it sounded very clean and smooth. I liked it. The model, on the other hand, I got tired of about half way through the song. She was interesting at first, but the novelty soon wore off. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/46 "2012-02-15T16:56:15Z")
> [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](#): > > Wow, I thought the Boston kid was the best of the night. I never heard the song he did before, but it sounded very clean and smooth. I liked it. > > The model, on the other hand, I got tired of about half way through the song. She was interesting at first, but the novelty soon wore off. I wasn’t a big fan of either. They were \*okay \*but I don’t think either one will be the next big thing. I adored Jordis, though, and I think she’s my favorite of the competition so far. Does Christina like _anybody_? They’ll need to extend the show by a few weeks just so she can fill up her team. ---
**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/47 "2012-02-16T01:49:58Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I think Cee Lo has tiny little T. Rex arms, and that’s what throws his proportions off. I’ve been noticing that about Elton John lately. Back on topic, although there were plenty of singers that just weren’t good enough, I think there were some who should have turned some chairs, but the judges are being, in my opinion, very picky this season. Especially Adam. And I loved how that one lady was going on about how she could have a record contract if she’d get a makeover. Trying to sound like she was hideous. And finally when they reveal her face I thought, “That’s it?” She has a chubby face and short hair, so what? ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/48 "2012-02-16T14:54:10Z")
> [@Nobody](#): > > Back on topic, although there were plenty of singers that just weren’t good enough, I think there were some who should have turned some chairs, but the judges are being, in my opinion, very picky this season. Especially Adam. I wonder if the judges are counting on the wild-card for picking up some good talent. ---
**Author:** ![DianaG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@DianaG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DianaG)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/49 "2012-02-16T15:35:06Z")
I’m looking forward to the callbacks; as I mentioned before, I think several people were done in by their song choices. I rewatched some of the auditions last night, and I have to say that I’m not as impressed with the contestants so far this year. Most of them are okay, but not exciting. In fact, the only one that I really love is the Seven Nation Army guy, who sang it as himself instead of Jack White without either “reinterpreting” it or adding 17 unnecessary Carey-esque runs. I hated headband girl even MORE the second time around. ---
**Author:** ![FlyingDragonFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c89c15/32.png) [@FlyingDragonFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyingDragonFan)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/50 "2012-02-16T15:54:19Z")
> [@Nobody](#): > > And I loved how that one lady was going on about how she could have a record contract if she’d get a makeover. Trying to sound like she was hideous. And finally when they reveal her face I thought, “That’s it?” She has a chubby face and short hair, so what? We were talking about that, and my guess was that she played it up for drama during her interview, but what “they” probably thought was that she was so damn plain. Short hair and dress like a guy? No problem. But so boring? She looked like she just got off her job at the bookstore and walked up on stage. ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/51 "2012-02-16T19:33:32Z")
> [@Nobody](#): > > And I loved how that one lady was going on about how she could have a record contract if she’d get a makeover. Trying to sound like she was hideous. And finally when they reveal her face I thought, “That’s it?” She has a chubby face and short hair, so what? I think it was more about incongruity between her look and singing style. But also, she doesn’t have to glam out, but can she spruce up a bit? I’ve been watching. There’s some good talent there. I can’t keep them all straight now. I agree that a few of them didn’t do themselves justice with their song choice. I thought the one guy rocking out hard with the beard was great, but they said they mostly didn’t pick him because he didn’t have any variance, it was all at 11. I guess they wanted to see he could do softer as well. I didn’t care for the model chick with the poofy hair. She did sound a bit like Dia, but it was strange and I didn’t like it. Then again, I never was that fond of Dia’s sound. She played well and had great ability to reshape songs to make them her own, but then her singing annoyed me. I’m actually glad the talent pool is so good. I was annoyed by the very first guy, but had to admit his singing was pretty good. But now that there’s a deep pool of talented people, I don’t have any qualms about wanting him to lose. I was thrown by the opera guy. I’m wondering if he picked that song to showcase his ability, not necessarily what he wants. It was such an odd fit for this show, I would have been hardpressed to pick him. But if he wants a pop/rock career and just didn’t have a good song to work with, then I can see him as a trendsetter/new direction kind of thing. Figure out how to mold his voice and talent to something in the pop music scene. I don’t know, that will be a challenge. Unfortunately, I could see that go bad quickly, simply for lack of the right showcase. I’m also amused by the people asking the judges about what the judges see them doing, and the response being basically “you can do anything with that”. Um, yeah, because you don’t want to say “You’d make a great R&B singer” and then them say “But I want to do country.” The proper response is, “What would you like to do with that?” and work from there. They’ve still got at least one more 2 hour segment to finish picking their teams. Given that they are all going for teams of 12, I think this season will be a full 22 episode season, not the shorter season from last year. I’m also amused by the coaches’ deflections. Like the guy who asked Cee Lo why he waited until the last minute to pick him, and Cee Lo deflected the question by answering why he decided to pick him, rather than explaining what took so long. ---
**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/52 "2012-02-16T21:33:10Z")
A lot of the singers seemed to have weak voices. Most of them were passed over but a couple were picked up. I hope the judges teach them how to add make their vocals a little more solid and quiet as whisper-y. ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/53 "2012-02-16T22:35:30Z")
> [@Pliny\_the\_younger](#): > > Can I chime in on the “dirty things I want to do to Adam Levine” 12 step group? … Wow, all these folks think he’s hot? See…this is, as a straight guy, why I’m constantly perplexed at what makes some men physically hotties over others. To me, Adam seem shifty-eyed, ratlike, and creepy. He seems most apt to be found in some laboratory dungeon scuttling between power switches and Van de Graffs wringing his hands, hissing “yes, master, yes, the power is ready master”. Now be honest, it’s just the musician factor isn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/54 "2012-02-16T23:33:14Z")
> [@GargoyleWB](#): > > Wow, all these folks think he’s hot? See…this is, as a straight guy, why I’m constantly perplexed at what makes some men physically hotties over others. To me, Adam seem shifty-eyed, ratlike, and creepy. He seems most apt to be found in some laboratory dungeon scuttling between power switches and Van de Graffs wringing his hands, hissing “yes, master, yes, the power is ready master”. > > Now be honest, it’s just the musician factor isn’t it? Nope. [He has that certain something that makes certain women want to do certain things to him.](http://www.dailystab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/adam-levine-naked.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![moejoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/55 "2012-02-17T02:44:35Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Nope. [He has that certain something that makes certain women want to do certain things to him.](http://www.dailystab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/adam-levine-naked.jpg) Oh my. That is just a very nice end to a long long day. Seems to be a problem with my scroll bar though. ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/56 "2012-02-17T08:03:31Z")
> [@moejoe](#): > > Oh my. That is just a very nice end to a long long day. Seems to be a problem with my scroll bar though. Well, you’d be disappointed. Someone found me the rest of that picture and it had a lady’s hands covering the area … not just the hands but the forearms. ---
**Author:** ![DianaG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@DianaG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DianaG)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/57 "2012-02-17T14:31:07Z")
> [@GargoyleWB](#): > > Wow, all these folks think he’s hot? See…this is, as a straight guy, why I’m constantly perplexed at what makes some men physically hotties over others. To me, Adam seem shifty-eyed, ratlike, and creepy. He seems most apt to be found in some laboratory dungeon scuttling between power switches and Van de Graffs wringing his hands, hissing “yes, master, yes, the power is ready master”. > > Now be honest, it’s just the musician factor isn’t it? Erm… everyone on the show is a musician, except for Carson Daly. Physically, Blake would be the one who turned my head IRL (but then he talks, and it twangs, and my vagina clamps shut). In fact, if a completely unknown Adam Levine approached me at a bar, my immediate reaction would be “Wow, you have doucheface.” Because in repose, he does. It’s what animates the face that makes him attractive. It’s the gleam in the eye, and the little twitch of the mouth. He’s funny, snarky, and occasionally adorably stoked. I suspect he’s quite intelligent, based solely on the fact that I have never once found a stupid person sexy. He’s sexy. Ya got it or ya don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Pliny\_the\_younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@Pliny\_the\_younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pliny_the_younger)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/58 "2012-02-17T16:54:25Z")
> [@GargoyleWB](#): > > Wow, all these folks think he’s hot? See…this is, as a straight guy, why I’m constantly perplexed at what makes some men physically hotties over others. To me, Adam seem shifty-eyed, ratlike, and creepy. He seems most apt to be found in some laboratory dungeon scuttling between power switches and Van de Graffs wringing his hands, hissing “yes, master, yes, the power is ready master”. > > Now be honest, it’s just the musician factor isn’t it? The thing is - I just find him hot to look at. And yes, it’s partly the musician thing but there’s something about him _on this show_ that grabs me. I’ve been MEH about him in the past. Would I date him? No. I suspect he’s rather full of himself. Sleep with him if I had the chance? Hell yes! hehe 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/59 "2012-02-17T19:09:37Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Nope. [He has that certain something that makes certain women want to do certain things to him.](http://www.dailystab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/adam-levine-naked.jpg) The moves like Jagger? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929/60 "2012-02-18T17:29:19Z")
> [@Irishman](#): > > The moves like Jagger? Maybe that’s it. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-voice-season-2-spring-2012/611929.md?page=4)