Beatles Survey

Who is your favorite Beatle?

Sneezy.

What is your favorite Beatles song?

That one where they sing about love ... gosh, what is that one called?

What is your favorite Beatles movie?

Ringo Does Dallas.

What is your favorite Beatles quote?

"Honey, come back to bed." (Paul, spoken to John while on tour in France)

Name a Beatles song that makes you cry.

Revolution #9. Revolution #2-8 only irritate me.

Name a Beatles song that always cheers you up.

"Misery." Or ... wait ...

What Beatles photo makes you happy?

What is your favorite Beatles album?

What Beatles picture makes you angry/sad?

The one where they're mocking that small orphan boy.

What are your favorite Beatles outfits?

What is your favorite Beatles era?

I think Paul had a season ERA of 1.48 one year. That's probably my favorite.

Name a Beatles song you know all the words to.

"Love Me Do."

What is your least favorite Beatles song?

"Mmm-Bop."

Name 5 things you would change about the Beatles?

1) Their minds, 2) their oil, 3) their water filters, 4) their $100 bills, 5) their pace.

What is your favorite Beatles book?

Ringo's first-edition copy of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

What is your favorite art drawing from or of the Beatles?

Who is your favorite Beatles wife?

Zsa Zsa.

Who is your least favorite Beatles wife?

Brian Epstein.

Who is your favorite Beatles child?

"Little Child."

What is your favorite Beatles instrument?

The protractor.

Who is your favorite Beatles tribute band?

The Rolling Stones.

A Message from the Master and Commander

McBoaty wanted me to tell you "good morning," and to remind you that it's usually best if you just keep to the lake. As a follow-up word of wisdom, McBoaty would like to add that you will need to have a berth if you want to get to sea. Oh, and Uncle Albert, if you're out there reading this, McBoaty wanted you to know that we are still sorry, especially about that nasty incident with the kettle.

The Four Eras of Beatledom

Baby-face Beatles

Shadow-face Beatles

Porn-stache Beatles

Hairy Beatles

Good Dog Nigel

John Lennon loved words. More specifically, he loved to twist and tangle and warp and distort words. Norman writes in his biography (John Lennon: A Life) that, even as a young lad, John would leave his Aunt Mimi little notes when he needed money, bearing inscriptions such as "funs is low." Norman suggests that John's poor eyesight may have been partly to blame for his attraction to misspelled and pun-slanted words, but certainly it was his wonderfully warped sense of humor that was more to blame for fueling this particular fire.

Below is one of my favorite selections from John's first book, In His Own Write. If you haven't read the book, then allow me to make the obvious suggestion, Dear Sir or Madam, that you take a look. The following poem, "Good Dog Nigel", is a lot more fun (I think) if you read it out loud. Several of these word-clusters just sound very pleasing to the ear, and, as a bonus, there's a twisty little ending to boot.

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Good Dog Nigel

Arf, arf, he goes, a merry sight,

Our little hairy friend,

Arf, Arf, upon the lampost bright

Arfing round the bend.

Nice dog! Goo boy,

Waggie tail and beg,

Clever Nigel, jump for joy

Because we're putting you to sleep at three of the clock, Nigel.

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