Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Beatleology: The "Ringo" Profile

I am Ringo ...

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  • I think life is whatever you make of it
  • I'm a jack of all trades, master of none
  • I make a lot of friends, and I like to keep up those friendships - my social life can get crazy sometimes
  • I prefer to just get along and avoid conflict if I can
  • I love to party and have a good time
  • People find me easy to be around
  • I'm fairly practical and down-to-earth
  • I have a hard time saying "no"
  • I enjoy the simple things, because I make them fun
  • I have a natural charisma, and people find me very approachable
  • I'm very appreciative and grateful - I'm lucky just to be here
  • I think I'm just a "regular" person, and that's ok with me
  • I do a steady and consistent job - which means I often get overlooked and don't get the credit I should
  • I don't get stressed out very easily, because I don't take things too seriously
  • People sometimes see me as flippant, but I don't think I am
  • I'm a funny person, but my "safe" sense of humor doesn't offend people
  • I appreciate the stability of family life
  • In my romantic life, I often tend to choose good looks over substance
  • I'm an affectionate person
  • I can sometimes be a pushover, but I do have my limits
  • I might cheat on my partner for a one-night "fling" to have a little fun, but never at the risk of hurting someone
  • I'm very consistent in who I am and what I do
  • I don't always take the initiative or go above and beyond the call of duty - I like moderation
  • I enjoy the good life, but I don't live beyond my means - money can't buy me fun
  • I thrive on communication and camaraderie
  • I can't change the world, so I'd prefer to work on myself
  • I like to see the results of my actions and choices
  • I'm highly tolerant of other people, and I'm content to let them live how they want
  • I am content with what I have, as long as I have the three F's: friends, family, and fun
  • You can search for cosmic meaning if you want - I'll be at the bar, having a drink
  • I like bad movies and greasy food
  • I think I'm cute - not necessarily "hot," but I'm ok with that
  • I don't mind being trendy, if I can afford it
  • I can enjoy just about anything - any book, any movie, any music, I see the value in all of it
  • I really do get by with a little help from my friends
  • I can get into an expensive wine if that's what you're offering, but cheap beer is fine, too - let's go shoot some pool
  • I might have a bit of an inferiority complex - I hope you won't stand up and walk out on me if I sing out of tune
  • Sometimes the choices that we make will break our hearts, but there are no mistakes
  • My philosophy of life is simple: get along with people, keep the peace, show lots of love
  • You ask "why?", but I ask "why not?"

Beatleology: The "George" Profile

I am George ...

  • I like to think before I speak
  • I show different sides of my personality, depending on who I'm with
  • I like having deep, intimate conversations
  • I'd rather read a book than go to a movie
  • I like to have a lot of control over my life
  • You can do what you want, I don't mind - as long as it doesn't impact me negatively
  • I am a hard worker, but I do have my limits
  • I'm pretty easy-going, but I can assert myself if I need to (which isn't often)
  • I'm very perceptive, and I can quickly see people for who they are at their core, underneath the masks they wear
  • I like to have a plan and I like stay on schedule
  • I need order and predictability in my life - spontaneity is fun once in a while, but shouldn't be the norm
  • I don't like to take risks, I prefer a safe and sure thing
  • I'm not always self-confident or secure - it takes time to get to know me
  • People see me as the voice of reason and a good listener
  • I am very analytical, and can easily break down complex things into their smaller, component parts
  • I have a cynical and sarcastic sense of humor, but I keep a lot of it to myself (unless you know me well)
  • I prefer to have things done my way, but I won't usually insist on it
  • I am highly creative, but I might not show you my work if I'm not sure you'll like it
  • I'm very insightful, but I'll probably keep my opinion quiet until I'm asked
  • It's important to be diplomatic and not rock the boat
  • The world is a strange place, and I see a lot of absurdity and irony in it
  • I prefer good wine or "classy" liquor over cheap beer
  • I would like to be recognized for my work, but I'd rather you point it out than draw attention to it myself
  • I prefer to be indirect and passive-aggressive
  • I like to project an image of independence and having things under control, and it's hard for me to ask for help or admit that I'm struggling
  • I can easily step back from a situation and view it objectively
  • I hate trends and the unoriginality of the "mainstream"
  • I'm very dependable and stable in a romantic relationship
  • I like to express my love in romantic ways (I said "romantic," not "over the top")
  • I need stability in life, and I find that stability in my love life and my family life
  • I often need a few moments alone to recollect and re-charge
  • I like to work ahead of schedule if I can, so I don't have to worry and can just relax
  • I can get dark and moody sometimes, and when I do, "leave me alone, don't bother me"
  • I like to be efficient, but for some reason, I sometimes over-complicate things
  • I like intelligent humor, especially if it gets a bit abstract and surreal
  • I'm introspective and always on a self-improvement journey - it's all within yourself, no one else can make you change
  • There are some people standing around who'll screw you in the ground
  • Sometimes I feel hung up, and I don't know why - but I don't mind too much, because all things must pass
  • With every mistake, we must surely be learning
  • All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece - but not too much

Beatleology: The "Paul" Profile

I am Paul ...

illneverloseaffection: Goddamnit Paul.
  • I am generally very optimistic about everything
  • I enjoy being part of the next trend and fad
  • I like to be fashionable
  • I love being the center of attention
  • It is important to me that I express myself
  • I am aggressive, and I know how to assert myself
  • I can sometimes be too critical of other people
  • My professional/public image is not necessarily who I really am in private
  • I am very vocal about things
  • I have a lot of energy
  • It really want to be successful and reach the top
  • I am fairly competitive
  • In general, I'm quite confident in myself
  • How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people? It feels great!
  • I have a highly developed sense of intuition
  • I have perfectionist tendencies - I don't mind re-doing something over and over until it's right
  • I'm sentimental
  • What you think is "corny," I think is "cute"
  • I know I'm looking good, and I don't mind using that to my advantage when I need to
  • I like to repeat funny jokes I've heard
  • I prefer to keep things light
  • To lead a better life, I need my love to be here
  • I feel incomplete in some ways if I'm not romantically involved with someone
  • Believe in love at first sight? I'm certain that it happens all the time!
  • "Happy ever after" is not only the ideal, it's entirely possible
  • I believe in the traditional family and traditional roles
  • I love consistency
  • I need love and affirmation on a regular basis
  • I need to show my partner love and sentimental feelings on a regular basis
  • I might be a bit domineering once in a while, but I only have the best of intentions
  • My work is important work, and I work hard at it - and I will remind you of that repeatedly
  • I am enthusiastic about my job
  • I have an opinion on just about everything, and I don't mind telling you what it is
  • I feel best about myself when I'm accomplishing something
  • Everything is going to be alright - it will all work out in the end
  • There is such a thing as right and wrong, and right will win out eventually
  • I've got to admit, it's getting better all the time
  • I'm in love, and it's a sunny day!
  • If you try to see it my way, I'm sure we can work it out

Beatleology: The "John" Profile

I am John ...

young-John-Lennon.jpg John Lennon image by imagineforlennon

  • I'm very creative
  • I'm a deep thinker
  • I like to push the boundaries
  • I have a hard time being criticized
  • I think the world is unfair and full of hypocrisy
  • I think the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but I think (I hope) I can change that
  • I like to be the center of attention
  • I sometimes hide behind humor
  • People find me very engaging
  • I hate trends and fads
  • I have a great capacity for empathy
  • I feel misunderstood a lot
  • I can be very tender and sensitive
  • I can get angry quite easily
  • I sometimes feel restless and have a hard time sleeping
  • The very existence of stupid people offends me
  • I love dark and cynical humor, but sometimes people find my humor is too biting
  • I like to challenge people
  • I love making people laugh
  • I feel a bit insecure
  • I like to be noticed
  • I can sometimes be co-dependent
  • When I fall in love, that relationship dominates my attention and nothing else matters
  • If I don't care about something, I don't hesitate to show my apathy
  • I am highly affectionate and I like physical contact
  • I don't confide in my friends, I confide in my family
  • I use my home as a sanctuary from the world, but sometimes my home and family can be too suffocating for me
  • I hate feeling tied down
  • I can sometimes be very inflexible
  • I take my work very seriously and I work hard
  • I can tend to be moody
  • People think I have a superiority or Messiah complex
  • I'm very intelligent (maybe even a genius)
  • I want a romantic partner who will challenge me
  • I don't like "traditional" roles in a relationship
  • Love really is all you need
  • Nothing is real, and certainly nothing to hung about
  • Life was so much easier when I was young
  • You might say I'm a pessimist - I say I'm just being realistic