Which Beatle would make the greatest friend? [Archive]

PennyLane

Jul 04, 2000, 06:19 PM

Which beatle would make the best friend? For me, it would be between Paul and Ringo. Paul was supposed to be so nice, and he would be an interesting person to know because of his extraordinary talent. While John possesses the same gift, I do not think he would be a good friend. For instance, he was cruel to cripples, and had an amazing temper. (Love the music, not the man.) My second choice is the gently "fuzzy" Ringo. He is a big teddy bear of a guy. He seems like the kind of person who just has fun.

lennon-mccartney

Jul 04, 2000, 06:48 PM

John was only cruel to cripples in the sense he mocked them as a youth. Not all cripples though. Don't forget how much he did for charity once he got famous!

I think they'd all make good friends. So many stories to tell!

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Glenn

Jul 04, 2000, 06:56 PM

George seems like the kind of guy who would never sell you out, no matter what. Plus, history has shown that he is very forgiving.

Harbidge

Jul 05, 2000, 01:29 PM

It's quite difficult to choose because each Beatle had their strengths and weaknesses.

John was an extremely witty and charming person and the amount he did for world peace is something not many individuals do with that amount of attention which shows that he's also a caring person. He's the kind of person you could have a long chat to, and then have a jammin' session with/

Paul is my bet, because I think that he's very nice, and natural. Fame didn't do a thing to him, and so therefore has kept all of his Liverpudlian wit and charm. You could have endless conversations with him about music and how he feels now he's dead. (See my webpage). Afterwards we could jam for a bit in his studio, and then write a song together.

George seems to be a quiet and shy person, which makes him seem very nice. Even when the Beatles were arguing in the studios he never shouted, and just followed what everyone else was doing. I don't really think that he would be a good person to have a conversation with, because, I think, you could run out of things to say.

Ringo was, and will always be, the person in the group who had the most fun. You could just tell that he wasn't afraid to say things that put him down as long as it got a laugh. And he could always take a joke. He would be a great person to talk to and discuss the narrative techniques of Thomas the Tank Engine. (Which, if anyone didn't know, is a toy train show with named engines with Ringo as the narrator.)

Paul would be the best friend out of the 4, but just imagine if they were all your friend. Like my old mate Terry who knew them before they were famous.

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bearkat77

Jul 05, 2000, 07:22 PM

John was, and always will be my favorite Beatle; but as for a best friend I would choose Ringo. He always appears as the happy-go-lucky guy with hardly a care in the world.
A best friend is someone who you can be mad at one minute and forgive and forget the next. To me; Ringo fits that bill to a T. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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SleepyHead

Jul 05, 2000, 07:33 PM

Which one would make the best friend? Hmmm, I kinda like Libra's loyalty (and John was for the most part extremely loyal); Gemini's can be very loyal, too, but rather critical- I don't do critical, so I don't think Paul and I would get along for too long; Pisces tend to be friendly with everyone-but they can give the impression of being your best friend when they only consider you an acquaintance (and not necessarily on purpose, either - they're just built that way)- so I don't think George would be my best friend, although I think he could be a good friend. My vote is for Ringo, also - with Cancers, you don't even have to be "best" friends for them to give you the shirt off their backs - and they are very friendly types. They also have time in their busy lives for rather indepth discussions - and that's why I think of all 4, I'd probably be better friends with Ringo.

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lennon-mccartney

Jul 06, 2000, 04:28 AM

Astrology, *sigh*.
I'm not being critical though!
(I'm a Gemini).

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Original Fan

Jul 06, 2000, 11:13 PM

Although I have a soft spot for John, his sarcasm & wit would've intimidated me. I tend to agree with Sleepyhead & the others who feel most comfortable with Ringo. He seems to be the most down to earth and approachable. I think I might actually be able to speak in front of him without stammering. We'll never know...

Beatlez1

Jul 12, 2000, 08:24 PM

If I could turn the clocks back, my BEST friend would definitly be John. To be able to hear him re-live his life in stories, would be awsome. To me he was so young, but yet so old. Meaning he lived the life of an 80 yr old, when only being 40. He was also very spontaneous, not planning much, and definitly a DREAMER. I'm alot like that too. Anybody have a time machine???!!!

beatlemethisbeatlemethat

Jul 14, 2000, 04:10 PM

i think john would be a great friend. BUt Paul would be too! LOL and Ringo seems like such a sweetie. George seems too quiet for me.

Paperbackwriter

Jul 21, 2000, 03:53 PM

john would be great, but he was kind of cynical toward the end. and a good friend is always positive, remember it's always great beneath the blue suburban sky, but meanwhile back... i guess john, we might compliment eachother (which could be dangerous). is yokjo an option?
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pat

Jul 21, 2000, 04:16 PM

Im not fussy, if any Beatle wants to be my friend I wont argue!
Seriously though, I have been in love with Paul all my adult life, and had a bit of a crush on both George and John at various occasions. I have almost met Paul, (he winked at me from 5 yards away!) and my reaction to that was total mental and physical mayhem! (I am a Scorpio after all!)so I dont think I could stand being just a friend to Paul, but I think he would be a very good friend to whomsoever he chooses.George likewise.
I have been fortunate enough to meet Ringo, and must say that he is the most down to earth, warm and friendly person, I really expected that I would be dissapointed, but I wasnt, he even stopped a bouncer from ending our meeting before HE (Ringo) was good and ready, so my vote for best friend would have to be Ringo.

lennon-mccartney

Jul 21, 2000, 05:09 PM

You're pretty damn lucky Pat!
I haven't met any of my idols. Although, a lot of them have been dead for some time now, so the conversation wouldn't be too hot!

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SleepyHead

Jul 22, 2000, 12:21 AM

ROFL - to say the least, LenMac, the conversations wouldn't exactly be "lively"...

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Starkey Harrison Girl

Jan 23, 2004, 10:51 AM

I would choose Ringo for obvious reasons. He a sweet caring down to earth person who really lives life to the fullest. I even consider him my half brother! We look alot alike thats why. Oh well. RINGO STARR FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

jtal909

Jan 23, 2004, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted By beatle_babe84:
Honestly, I think it would be John. Yeah, he's a bit cynical and harsh sometimes, but if he were truly your friend, he's stand up for you no matter what... and that's what a great friend is about. Sticking up for you no matter what.Yeah. I could see John getting in a drunken fist fight for a friend.

Magill

Jan 23, 2004, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted By jtal909:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />Originally Posted By beatle_babe84:
Honestly, I think it would be John. Yeah, he's a bit cynical and harsh sometimes, but if he were truly your friend, he's stand up for you no matter what... and that's what a great friend is about. Sticking up for you no matter what.Yeah. I could see John getting in a drunken fist fight for a friend.<hr /></blockquote>Sort of like when George took a punch for Ringo at The Cavern, I think it was..? I think George and/or Ringo are who I'd most like to hang out with as friends. They both have my brand of sense of humor. Although, I often end up butting heads with my fellow Piscean friends. images/icons/frown.gif John would often BS (lie) too much, but I think we'd all agree he was the coolest one hang out with! images/icons/grin.gif I think Paul would just end up annoying me and then I'd stop calling him. images/icons/wink.gif

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Legs

Jan 23, 2004, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted By Harbidge:

George seems to be a quiet and shy person, which makes him seem very nice. Even when the Beatles were arguing in the studios he never shouted, and just followed what everyone else was doing. I don't really think that he would be a good person to have a conversation with, because, I think, you could run out of things to say.

Well I realise that this is a very old topic, and you might have changed your mind and learned more about George, but I think this is so untrue.
George never should have been called the quiet one. If you run out of things to say then it would not be George's faulth but most likely because you can't keep up with him. You can talk philosophy, films, racing, religion, and God knows what.With George's humour I think it would be a very lively and great conversation.

But you probably know better now after all these years.

Flamingheather

Jan 23, 2004, 09:22 PM

Ringo! the other's seem like they'd be to busy to hangout, while ringo seems like he likes to have fun all the time...but that's just my opinion

beatle_babe84

Jan 23, 2004, 11:39 PM

Honestly, I think it would be John. Yeah, he's a bit cynical and harsh sometimes, but if he were truly your friend, he's stand up for you no matter what... and that's what a great friend is about. Sticking up for you no matter what.

Beatle_soul

Jan 23, 2004, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted By Starkey Harrison Girl:
I would choose Ringo for obvious reasons. He a sweet caring down to earth person who really lives life to the fullest. I even consider him my half brother! We look alot alike thats why. Oh well. RINGO STARR FOREVER!!!!!!!!!your right Ringo would be such a good freind he,s soft cuddly and warm and we have alot in common we are both down to earth,good at making jokes,and we love to bash drums! and we never write songs out of the blue like lennon/mcCartney
dose. we just mumble em out by accedent! i think Ringo would make the nicest freind. Me and Ringo would be laughing at things together! ive noticed Ringo sometimes laughs at things that arnt funny.well there funny to me and i laugh at things that arnt funny too.

I like George but he would be too quite calm and serious(because im relly hyper and funny) I would probly have a hard time having a conversation with him.

dyermaker1040

Jan 24, 2004, 07:56 AM

john would be MY type of friend....brutally honest, weird, funny.

but anyways, what's with the topics being dug up from four years ago??? there's quite a few of them...

Magill

Jan 24, 2004, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted By dyermaker1040:
but anyways, what's with the topics being dug up from four years ago??? there's quite a few of them...The classics never die, Dyer. graemlins/wink3.gif Nothing wrong in digging up old interesting topics. Right?

beatlebangs1964

Jan 24, 2004, 01:07 PM

One_Sweet_Dream

Jan 24, 2004, 01:20 PM

Paul would be my best friend, there's no doubt in my mind. However, since I've been in love with him since last January, it would probably be very hard at first to be normal around him! Paul is my favorite Beatle, and not just because I like his songs the best, nor because he was... visually appealing images/icons/wink.gif but also because of his good values and strong character. He seems like he'd listen to me and help me through hard times and enjoy good times with me too. He's charming and funny and intelligent, and I think he's really sweet. Ah, life would be so much more fun if Paul even knew I existed...

Feef_The_Hippy

Jan 24, 2004, 03:24 PM

The best friends for me personally would be Ringo and/or George.

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macca-fanna

Jan 24, 2004, 03:37 PM

Paul I'd say. He's the friendliest of all. in my opinion.

lennon4

Jan 24, 2004, 04:39 PM

Most of you seem to forget that the Beatles had a PR face, and a private face...no, I'm not pointing fingers...(lol)...

Anyway, I go with John. Enough said.

-lennon4

Rellevart

Jan 24, 2004, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted By lennon4:
Most of you seem to forget that the Beatles had a PR face, and a private face.You know, I'm still AMAZED at how many people, even big fans, still buy into those old stereotypes!

beatlelover45223

Jan 25, 2004, 10:17 AM

I think George for me, I see him as gentle, kind, and considerate(that would be a good friend), Ringo would have been my choice, had I not known about his violent side, guess the drugs messed him up, I wish I could say Paul, but there is too much of an attraction there and has been for so long, I would like to have been a best friend with him in another way. images/icons/smile.gif

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shonatinik

Jan 25, 2004, 03:35 PM

i would have to go with john. i would really like to see what made him tick and to have a friendship with him. i think he was loyal to those who were loyal to him and theres nothing wrong with that, he was just protecting himself..

ImaginePeace78

Jan 25, 2004, 05:21 PM

Even though John had his many faults, I think he'd be an awesome friend.
-Kristi

Roxy Starkey

Jan 25, 2004, 05:49 PM

Hari's Chick

Jan 25, 2004, 06:20 PM

George would be the greatest friend, I think. He is so funny and shares the same values and interests as I do. He could talk all day about things which interest him, and I could just listen and listen. He's a fantastic storyteller...and prone to 'acting out' skits which would put his buddies in stitches. images/icons/smile.gif He would be such amazing company. To me, he has the most intellect and 'balance'. images/icons/grin.gif

Clark Kent

Feb 03, 2004, 03:15 PM

I would like to hang out with Ringo.

EnchantingLennon

Feb 03, 2004, 08:01 PM

All of them have different personalities, that all of us could relate to.

John- We are both libras, so in my mind, I know that we would get along great. However, I'm not thrilled of making fun of people, on the other hand I do rather have a sarcastic mouth. I could picture a good laugh and meaningful deep conversations between us.

Paul- According to Heather's book, Paul could talk to anyone about anything, so I could imagine just talking about every subject in the world with Paul.

George- I could feel a sense of George that if you don't stab him in the back, he won't stab you. You respect him, he'll respect you. I like that attitude.

Ringo- To tell the truth, I have no absolute clue on what Ringo and I would talk about, however I feel that if I'm down or something, Ringo's a kind of guy that will let you cry on his shoulder. Also someone who could gives safe and comfy hugs.

To narrow it all down, it's really hard to choose between all of them. However my pick crosses between John and Paul. George and Ringo would somewhat be "once a month" visitors (but not crampy or annoying, grouchy...they would be welcomed opposites)

Gainsboroughnil

Feb 03, 2004, 09:05 PM

That's a tuff one. Paul is nice, but moody, John is John, George may be good, but I think Ringo would be the best. Just a natural guy like he always was, played with all the Beatles after breakup and "has a sweet disposition...likes to enjoy himself".

NaomiMcCartney

Aug 18, 2005, 06:07 PM

For me, I'd have to say quite honestly Paul and George. Paul is a family man and I think his values are really not too different from mine. Paul appears to be the kind of person who enjoys spontaneity and I also think he is an excellent conversationalist. I would really enjoy having a conversation with Paul. I also think Paul is natural; honest; loyal and a very nice person. He also has class and is brilliant and those are qualities/attributes that I really respect.

For many years I was painfully shy and when I was younger, I often had George "talk" for me. My impression of George is that he was a very intense person with a wonderful, satirical wit and I could really get into a having a heavy conversation with him. I would enjoy listening to what he wanted to talk about; learning about gardening from him and discussing a myriad of topics with him. I think George had a very strong core and was an honest person and someone I have the deepest respect for. I feel the same way. Not only would George be neat to talk to about gardening, he'd talk to me about spirituality, and lately I can not get enough of that. Another thing about George and Paul is, they would teach me about so many things in regards to life, music, and creativity. Those two I feel I relate to more than John and Ringo, not that their is anything wrong with them, for I think they are awesome as human beings too. It's just that when you relate to the person or persons, it's much easier to talk to them, and because of that, you end up becoming close friends with them. :wink1:

Drummer93091

Aug 18, 2005, 09:18 PM

In my opinion, I would say Ringo because, we both play drums, we both have a good heart for comedy, and were both the buddy-buddy type of person.

erinluv182

Aug 19, 2005, 08:38 AM

Great topic! This is very hard for me. I would honestly love to have any of them as friends. If I had to pick who would be the BEST, it would be very close between George and Ringo. George because I've heard so many of his friends say that he had a way about him of making you feel like you the were the most important person, like you were incredibly special. I think that is an amazing character quality! What a compliment to George!
Ringo would be great, because, well just look at him. He always seems so friendly and fun. So easy going, but honest too.
Now, I need to esteem Paul and John too. Paul would be good because he's my favorite Beatle! Just kidding. No, Paul would be good because he's incredibly cool and interesting. And he seems like he would be a good time. John would be a good friend because he was deep. I bet you could have an amazing conversation with him! And he would be freaking hilarious.

In truth, I would surrender my first born to be friends with any of these guys. Every time my friends and I watch footage, we always say how much fun they look like they would be, and how great it would be to hang out with them.