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Lizzie McGuire or Hannah Montana?


I would go more Lizzie McGuire...i grew up watching this show and can defiantly relate to it more. At least at that age. and miley cyrus is pretty annoying. what about you guys?


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Lizzie Mcguire! You can't even compare the two. Hannah Montana is just awful, unrealistic, and horrible acting. God, I miss the old Disney.

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I know I already commented, but I needed to add something:

For anyone who didn't read my other post, I said Lizzie McGuire (of course). I was just rewatching some of the episodes, and it occurred to me what, above all, makes LM so superior to HM - it had really, really poignant and lovely moments. You would *never* find the relationship similar to the one between Lizzie and Gordo on HM. Never. Remember the moment when they're outside her house and he's about to ask her out? His nervousness is so palpable, so realistic. The way he stutters when he said that she was, "really impressive too, you know, with the...stuff." It's so sweet, and just...real. On HM the guy would just make a fool of himself and fall down or something. Or what about in "Dear Lizzie," when Gordo is about to tell Lizzie how he feels and then he lets her go, and he watches her go, smiling, with "Out of Reach" playing in the background? Again, a beautiful scene (not just for a kid's show, but for any show) that you would NEVER see on HM. And then there's "First Kiss," which was just an amazing episode in itself. Lizzie's obsession with Ronnie was a little over the top, but still realistic enough. And then Gordo's expression when he sees Lizzie kissing Ronnie...it was just heartbreaking. AND he also happened to be holding a "mixed CD," and it was clear he had made it because Ronnie had made Lizzie one. They never mention Gordo making it, but that one moment of him holding it shows that they put a lot of thought into the storyline - thought that you'd never see in HM.

Furthermore, Lizzie is such a more likable protagonist than Miley. Miley is spoiled and even when she "learns her lesson," repeats her mistake and treats her friends like crap. Lizzie was always sweet and just wanted to help others, and that even came through when she was having her typical teenage self-centered moments. Even the few episodes where she WAS awful she fixed her mistakes - for good.

And Lizzie McGuire never had an annoying catch phrase that made me want to tear off my ears.

And seriously, can anyone think of a Disney show that had or could have a better finale than LM's? That yearbook picture with the kiss on the cheek and Gordo's grin, not to mention "I Can't Wait" playing in the background was just...perfect.

In general, there was something about ALL of the relationships between the characters that just really struck home. But it was Gordo and Lizzie's friendship turned to awkward adolescent love that really made it a gem.

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Lizzie Mcguire 100%, no doubt. It was an awesome show :). The characters were normal and cute. I LOVED this show & the movie & I wish it was still on! It's also A LOT more relateable than Hannah Montana!

I find Hannah Montana annoying and Miley Cyrus is not talented

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Lizzie McGuire for sure.

First off, Lizzie's normal. She's a normal pre-teen. She has 2 normal best friends. But Gordo's definitely the cool one. I like Hannah Montana too, but just for laughs. In Lizzie, you can really learn lessons from them. The serious moments are not awkward. Lizzie was sweet, kinda, and overall a goody good girl that everybody loves.

About the acting, I'd have to say Miley's better. But the story, definitely Lizzie. I mean, come on, Hannah Montana would never talk about buy her first bra. She doesn't have a mother... huh, maybe that's another reason I like Lizzie McGuire, her mother was very lovable and CUTE! Lizzie's little brother was annoying and gross at times, but never like... stupid. Nowadays, Disney show's has three types of characters, a sarcastic one, a goody two shoes, and the stupid one. There are no definite characters in Lizzie McGuire if you ask me. They can all be sarcastic and good. No stupid characters... as in REALLY stupid onse. Think about it.

Lizzie McGuire's definitely more realistic. She has real issues like real girls do. And...Overall, I just love this show. The characters are great! Plus there are no bad guys. Okay, Kate's bad and all but, she's good at heart.

Okay, so I like Lizzie McGuire. YEAH!! LIZZIE!

By the way, I'm from Hong Kong. Seriously.

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I prefer Lizzie McGuire because it helped with the everyday issues of being a teen like first bras, first kisses and friendship.
Whereas Hannah Montanna is about a teen doubling as a popstar so it's not really realistic.
It's kinda like apple and oranges.

But for me Lizzie is better :)

Maybe it was ment to be :)

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Your comparing apples with a loaf of mold.

"Everybody wants deep, meaningful films, yet nobody learns from them."

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Tbh, I've never watched a full episode of Hannah Montana or listened to one of her songs fully. I fail to understand how putting on a blonde wig makes you look completely different to everyone. It's almost as bad as those masquerade ball premises that seem to be required to occur once in every show or sitcom. Where the person has a small black mask round their eyes and suddenly nobody recognises them.

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Lizzie McGuire, i guess. Hannah Montana is just annoying. I can count the number of times i've laughed at the show on one hand.
Lizzie McGuire was just so different. It was wayy more realistic.
I've seen pretty much every episode of Hannah Montana, and the only one i consider to be realistic, is the "He Could Be The One" episdoe. I mean, that kind of thing happens to a lot of girls.

But like many people have pointed out, Lizzie McGuire has a lot more serious issues that girls can relate to. But in a lighter way.

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Lizzie Mcguire
I grew up with her.
7-11 years old
I'm 15 now turning 16.
Hannah montana's good im not gonna lie i like it but lizzies better !

bsb & nsync fan forever.
11 yrs and still going strong.

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Lizzie for sure. It dealt with some real issues unlike Hannah Montana.

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are you kidding LIZZIE McGUIRE all the way!!!!!!!!!!

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Lizzie McGuire.

I grew up with this show from the age of 8/9-12.

....and somebody in there just called me a fag!

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Definitely Lizzie McGuire.
When I was flipping through channels, I saw Matt and I got super excited!!!
=D
Hannah Montana is okay, but Lizzie McGuire is so much better and more realistic.

Sam:"To him[Leo]?! To be a whore to a gutter rat?!"
Kate:"I'd rather be his whore than your wife."

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Hands down, Lizzie

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