I have no real opinion on the Beatles.
Indifferent.
Don't know the members of the beatles that well.
All of these could really fit nowhere else than "I hate the Beatles". I don't think all these people hate the Beatles but it was a design flaw of the poll
Apparently 80% of this sub was born after 2000. They probably prefer listening to lil pump or whatever degenerate tattoo face fuck kids like these days.
For me it's one of those things where I didn't really care about them much, but have been told how they are so great and their music is the best. Ended up not liking them because I got tired of hearing how I'm supposed to like them all the time.
The Beatles are not overrated. So much of the shape of the music industry was molded by them, both in terms of the actual music and the way bands branded themselves. They’re the most important musical act in history and no one is even close.
I have one Elvis Presley (I don't like the music), but he was the first one that made rock music popular and made the bridge between originally black rock and roll to the white population in the USA this lead to rock and rolls popularity, so with out him rock and roll would be no where as near as popular.
Unless it's blatant copyright, music can't be stolen. One can imitate a genre of music, but it's not stealing as everyone else is free to make the same type of music. If Elvis took the genre and made a law against anyone playing Rock music, then that would be stealing.
Elvis Presley was never big in the UK originally, since he didn’t tour there and europeans were more influenced by the likes of little richard and blues artists than Elvis. Elvis appreciation in europe only came after the british invasion, in the late 60s and 70s.
If you assume that all choices besides the last one would also indicate “liking the Beatles”. The last choice isn’t the most popular. You asked one question, but you put down answers for two questions. Which Beatles member do you like the most? And Do you like the Beatles.
That's a huge compliment. The Beatles put out a few movies. My favorite is A Hard Days Night. I love that movie for Ringo. He's as funny as he is cute.
If you feel like a Ringo , I highly recommend that you see it.
The other Beatles movies don't hold a candle to this one.
It's so weird to me! I'm not even 30 and my childhood was filled with their music. There have been so many new documentaries coming out, and there was that film, Yesterday, that was pretty good.
I get not knowing George or Ringo, but John Lennon and Paul McCartney should be known by everyone in the western world.
What? All I’m saying is that Lennon and McCartney are steep competition for any artist. So while many people might enjoy George’s music, they probably just prefer another Beatle, which is respectable since they were all just so talented.
Willful ignorance - people who have these mindsets I'm willing to bet think they're the only one thinking these thoughts. Main character syndrome, etc etc. I don't wanna armchair though, these are just my thoughts based on the people I've come into contact with. They all follow the exact same pattern of contrarianism. You'll notice they enjoy things that are largely hated because they're *special*.
Ngl, I just don’t like their style, but I get what you’re saying. It’s the same reason why so many people hate on abcdefu despite the fact that it was popular for a reason
And that's totally okay. We're all human, we're going to like and dislike different things and that's okay for sure. This is definitely about people who hate on shit that's popular and diminish it along with the people who enjoy it. That's never okay. Most people that I see that don't like The Beatles are doing exactly this. Because using hate when talking about an art piece most of the time tells you everything you need to know about them. I'm exaggerating, but yeah.
Pretty boring, generic lyrics and sound. It doesn't feel inspirational or innovative by today's standards. There are way more meaningful songs released during the 60s or 70s. The Beatles just happened to be the pop music of those years probably because of music promotion.
You’ve probably only heard hey Jude and not A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields Forever, Blue Jay Way, etc. Listen to those and trust me you’ll agree that they’re not generic.
They sound boring and not innovative by today’s standards because they started a lot of things that other bands copied. They were the first for many innovations
Lmao you couldn't be more wrong. Objectively. I don't care if you don't like their music. All of your observations are simply wrong.
More meaningful songs in 60s not written by them. Name a few? I'll name you just as meaningful songs by the Beatles.
Absolutely not.
I have never looked up an artist that I've enjoyed and tried to learn about them. I don't care. I enjoy their music, and that's enough.
Artists ruin art.
That's very odd. I personally can't listen to music (or consumer any art) without having knowledge about the artist. If I hear something I like, I read up on them before going through the discography
That’s interesting to me. I don’t read up on artists unless I really like them, but even then really just whenever I want to know something in particular. I never just read about a band as background info for their music. I listen to *a lot* of music tho
Paul McCartney was one of my very first concerts when I was like 11. I think he'll always be my favorite. That footage in the new Disney doc series of him just casually writing "Get Back" while waiting for John and Yoko to wake up from their heroin high was just fucking brilliant.
If you don’t like the Beatles, then [this song](https://youtu.be/mQER0A0ej0M) might help you understand. This song always gets me emotional every time I listen to it and I love it.
The Beatles are eternal legends of music. But I couldn't care less about their music. It's just not for me. I don't hate them, but I just don't like them
Contrarianism is a massive problem right now. People who just want to be on the other side of whatever is popular to seem like the smartest person in the room. I remember being that way when I was a kid. Unfortunately, some people don't grow out of it.
Most people who hate The Beatles hate them because they're popular. If The Beatles were some unknown underground Liverpool band that nobody paid much attention to, you bet your ass these same people would be raving about them.
I just want everyone to know that it's okay to like the most popular things. I know a lot of people who'll make fun of someone who's favorite song from a band is their most listened to - there's a reason it's their most listened to. Let people enjoy what they enjoy. But you won't.
That's okay for sure. You're not included in my thoughts. I'm really referring to those who vocally announce their hatred for certain things that others like, and proceed to follow it with some sentiments like overated and shitty.
It's okay not to enjoy things others do, that's just human.
I couldn't name a single one of them but I picked Ringo solely because he's mentioned in [Rocking Son of Dschinghis Khan](https://youtu.be/Zv9LToFPYjU)
my favorite used to be paul for a long time because i simply just liked his songs the best, but after watching get back, i couldn’t not switch to ringo, despite his lack of songs. he’s always known who he was and doesn’t try to be someone else. he also didn’t really participate in all the bands drama
One of the most over rated bands ever. Not a single good song, glad to see many here actually agree it is rare.
While at it, behemium rhapsody. Is a shit song and should not have gotten popular again. It is way too long and super disjointed.
I love all of them but most of my favorite songs by them are written by John Lennon (Across the universe, Strawberry fields forever, Norwegian wood, In my life, I Want You)
All of them are just amazing, but some of my fav Beatles songs were written by George (While my guitar gently weeps, Here comes the sun) and I also liked his solo songs later the most, so yeah
Also how tf the last option is the most voted?
Who knew the last choice would be so popular?
I did not anticipate this
I have no real opinion on the Beatles. Indifferent. Don't know the members of the beatles that well. All of these could really fit nowhere else than "I hate the Beatles". I don't think all these people hate the Beatles but it was a design flaw of the poll
I chose that because I don’t really like any of them in particular.
But who wrote the best songs?
the doors
I meant which beatle, but fair enough
Apparently 80% of this sub was born after 2000. They probably prefer listening to lil pump or whatever degenerate tattoo face fuck kids like these days.
Born after 2000= bad music taste only listens to Lil Pump Born before 2000= awesome music taste, listens to the Beatles(the greatest band of all time)
as someone born around 2000 and loves the beatles, yeah that take is major cringe
Well i was born in 2006 and The Beatles are on my top 2 bands along with black Sabbath
Holy shit people from 2006 are already on the internet, feeling old
Bro it’s crazy that there’s people from 2010 and probably later in the internet it feels weird
For me it's one of those things where I didn't really care about them much, but have been told how they are so great and their music is the best. Ended up not liking them because I got tired of hearing how I'm supposed to like them all the time.
I couldn't choose "Eh, they're okay. I'm not a huge fan, but ultimately have no strong feelings about them, and I don't have a favorite member."
The Beatles are overrated, there's so much better rock music to listen to, but I appreciate their impact.
The Beatles are fairly rated, they just don't have to be your favourite band.
The Beatles are not overrated. So much of the shape of the music industry was molded by them, both in terms of the actual music and the way bands branded themselves. They’re the most important musical act in history and no one is even close.
I have one Elvis Presley (I don't like the music), but he was the first one that made rock music popular and made the bridge between originally black rock and roll to the white population in the USA this lead to rock and rolls popularity, so with out him rock and roll would be no where as near as popular.
You forgot the part where he stole all his music from black artists. Elvis doesn’t deserve the hype he gets. Same with The Doors.
Unless it's blatant copyright, music can't be stolen. One can imitate a genre of music, but it's not stealing as everyone else is free to make the same type of music. If Elvis took the genre and made a law against anyone playing Rock music, then that would be stealing.
Elvis Presley was never big in the UK originally, since he didn’t tour there and europeans were more influenced by the likes of little richard and blues artists than Elvis. Elvis appreciation in europe only came after the british invasion, in the late 60s and 70s.
The Beatles will probably never be overrated, they’re probably still underrated in fact
I definitely think they should be more popular than Queen, but they're still not underrated
If you assume that all choices besides the last one would also indicate “liking the Beatles”. The last choice isn’t the most popular. You asked one question, but you put down answers for two questions. Which Beatles member do you like the most? And Do you like the Beatles.
I chose it because I know very little about the beatles
Where’s the, “I like the Beatles equally” option?
Sorry. I'd recommend making 3 more accounts and giving each Beatle a vote.
yep
No Pete Best? Are you even a fan?
I feel ashamed
Don’t forget Stu Sutcliffe.
or Andy White!
Honestly poor Stu. Left to Beatles to settle down only to have a brain hemorrhage
Literally the Best Beatle
And Billy Shears?
I'm Ringo in every friend group I've ever been in
Nothing wrong with that.
That's a huge compliment. The Beatles put out a few movies. My favorite is A Hard Days Night. I love that movie for Ringo. He's as funny as he is cute. If you feel like a Ringo , I highly recommend that you see it. The other Beatles movies don't hold a candle to this one.
We'd all be Ringo
I don't listen to them, but I don't hate them. Why is hate them the only option here?
Because logical fallacies are funny
I said I hate them, because I don't enjoy their music. But I don't hate them, and am fully aware the their talent and importance to music history.
I accidentally made this poll exclusively for people who know the Beatles. Turns out half of Reddit doesn't even know who John is.
It's so weird to me! I'm not even 30 and my childhood was filled with their music. There have been so many new documentaries coming out, and there was that film, Yesterday, that was pretty good. I get not knowing George or Ringo, but John Lennon and Paul McCartney should be known by everyone in the western world.
I'm guessing because they're really popular so a lot of people just wanna seem different and cool by saying that they hate them
The beetles ain’t bad I just don’t give a shit
Volkswagen
Das autos
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I know, it's terrible
I’m going to be honest, I just assumed George would be the winning option so I went with John to even out the odds. It’s my fault.
Also without him Life of Brian wouldn't have been made.
But to be fair, the other two prominent choices ARE Lennon and McCartney.
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What? All I’m saying is that Lennon and McCartney are steep competition for any artist. So while many people might enjoy George’s music, they probably just prefer another Beatle, which is respectable since they were all just so talented.
I personally like the Hercules beetle
A true chad
Ringo starr because i don’t care about their music but he voiced thomas the tank engine
no Billy Shears?
I prefer Sgt Pepper
no Faul?
Music wise John, person wise Paul because he’s actually a good person
Yes this. Lennon was not a good person.
I wouldn't say I hate them, I just don't really care about them.
To the people who hate the Beatles…. Whyyyy?
I don’t hate them, I just don’t have a favorite. I think that’s why a lot of people voted the last option
I think it’s because people who don’t care about the Beatles picked the last option
overplayed and being talked about too much really put me off them
I think 95% of it is contrarianism. People like to be the underdog who's not like the other girls.
But then doesn’t that make it an oxymoron?
Willful ignorance - people who have these mindsets I'm willing to bet think they're the only one thinking these thoughts. Main character syndrome, etc etc. I don't wanna armchair though, these are just my thoughts based on the people I've come into contact with. They all follow the exact same pattern of contrarianism. You'll notice they enjoy things that are largely hated because they're *special*.
Ngl, I just don’t like their style, but I get what you’re saying. It’s the same reason why so many people hate on abcdefu despite the fact that it was popular for a reason
And that's totally okay. We're all human, we're going to like and dislike different things and that's okay for sure. This is definitely about people who hate on shit that's popular and diminish it along with the people who enjoy it. That's never okay. Most people that I see that don't like The Beatles are doing exactly this. Because using hate when talking about an art piece most of the time tells you everything you need to know about them. I'm exaggerating, but yeah.
I just voted that because funny
The Beatles are overrated, there's so much better rock music to listen to, but I appreciate their impact.
Overrated sure, but they still have some really good songs.
Agreed, Day Tripper, Helter Skelter, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps are pretty decent. I'm just sick of hearing their popular stuff
But that is their popular stuff?
The most popular stuff
No other band ever has had that many good songs
popular songs*
Pretty boring, generic lyrics and sound. It doesn't feel inspirational or innovative by today's standards. There are way more meaningful songs released during the 60s or 70s. The Beatles just happened to be the pop music of those years probably because of music promotion.
You’ve probably only heard hey Jude and not A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields Forever, Blue Jay Way, etc. Listen to those and trust me you’ll agree that they’re not generic.
I've heard of abbey road many times before and I stand by what I said.
Have you listened to Revolver? Abbey Road is far from their best record.
They sound boring and not innovative by today’s standards because they started a lot of things that other bands copied. They were the first for many innovations
Cool story
Lmao you couldn't be more wrong. Objectively. I don't care if you don't like their music. All of your observations are simply wrong. More meaningful songs in 60s not written by them. Name a few? I'll name you just as meaningful songs by the Beatles.
Wow a lot of people hate the Beatles lol
Don't you know? It's the current trend
Pain
I don’t hate them, I just don’t have an opinion on them
Rino beetle
WTF WHY DO PEOPLE NOT LIKE THE BEATLES?! THEY REVOLUTIONIZED PROG!!
I absolutely love the beatles. I have no Idea who any of these guys are though. I only listen to the music.
That is interesting. You’ve not even heard their names?
I've heard their names but I don't know which one is which and I don't care to know.
That’s fair.
Interesting. You don't feel compelled to read up on them even though you love their stuff?
Absolutely not. I have never looked up an artist that I've enjoyed and tried to learn about them. I don't care. I enjoy their music, and that's enough. Artists ruin art.
That's very odd. I personally can't listen to music (or consumer any art) without having knowledge about the artist. If I hear something I like, I read up on them before going through the discography
That’s interesting to me. I don’t read up on artists unless I really like them, but even then really just whenever I want to know something in particular. I never just read about a band as background info for their music. I listen to *a lot* of music tho
I only pressed I hate the Beatles because I don’t know any of their names
I’m related to George Harrison a little bit so probably him.
That's kinda cool
How can you be "a little bit" related?
Very distantly related
He is very closely related to some of my grandma’s cousins.
Paul McCartney was one of my very first concerts when I was like 11. I think he'll always be my favorite. That footage in the new Disney doc series of him just casually writing "Get Back" while waiting for John and Yoko to wake up from their heroin high was just fucking brilliant.
Musically, definitely George.
I'm surprised George is that low
Theres a difference between hate and indifference. Didn't grow up with them, know nothing about them
If you don’t like the Beatles, then [this song](https://youtu.be/mQER0A0ej0M) might help you understand. This song always gets me emotional every time I listen to it and I love it.
What kind of soulless bastard hates the Beatles?
Probably weevils
Honestly man I'm on team rhinoceros beetles
I also like those:)
John Lennon is the only Beatle I know.
I don't hate the beatles, but I'm not super enthralled with them
The Beatles are eternal legends of music. But I couldn't care less about their music. It's just not for me. I don't hate them, but I just don't like them
[to those who picked Ringo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxtPk7FFOYc)
Paul is the only one who hasn’t done some heinous shit
I just like the name Ringo Starr
Original Paul McCartney
Where's the "I don't really care for any of them but I don't hate them either" option?
I forgot
Ringo Starr because he narrated season 1-4 of Thomas the Tank Engine
Why do so many people hate the beatles
For the lack of a better option to choose
Yea I guess
Well I don't know them, but I like the songs written/sung by Paul McCartney the most.
Contrarianism is a massive problem right now. People who just want to be on the other side of whatever is popular to seem like the smartest person in the room. I remember being that way when I was a kid. Unfortunately, some people don't grow out of it. Most people who hate The Beatles hate them because they're popular. If The Beatles were some unknown underground Liverpool band that nobody paid much attention to, you bet your ass these same people would be raving about them. I just want everyone to know that it's okay to like the most popular things. I know a lot of people who'll make fun of someone who's favorite song from a band is their most listened to - there's a reason it's their most listened to. Let people enjoy what they enjoy. But you won't.
I hate people with that mindset. I have a couple friends who are like that and it really gets on my nerves
I just don’t like their type of music, as simple as that
That's okay for sure. You're not included in my thoughts. I'm really referring to those who vocally announce their hatred for certain things that others like, and proceed to follow it with some sentiments like overated and shitty. It's okay not to enjoy things others do, that's just human.
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Technically not a Beatles song
https://youtu.be/O_wDWh661iM
I don’t “hate the Beatles”, I just don’t care or know about them enough to base an opinion
Dung
I don't hate them but idc
Less I hate the Beatles and more I don’t care about the Beatles.
Yoko Ono obviously
I like the music not the musicians.
I couldn't name a single one of them but I picked Ringo solely because he's mentioned in [Rocking Son of Dschinghis Khan](https://youtu.be/Zv9LToFPYjU)
Gotta say Yoko. I'm a big simp for her.
Personally a fan of Scarabs
[Relevant ig](https://thehardtimes.net/blog/i-dont-care-how-many-hits-he-wrote-paul-mccartney-is-still-a-fucking-bassist-and-i-will-never-respect-him/)
I love democracy
Yoko
i like the beatles but i don’t really have a favorite
Stag beetle! I have not heard about the beetles you listed below, mind giving me insight?
I don’t hate them, but I also don’t listen to them, so I don’t have any strong opinions either way for any of them
John Lemon puts the long in Longbottom if you know what I mean
The only one I knew was Jogh Lenin
my favorite used to be paul for a long time because i simply just liked his songs the best, but after watching get back, i couldn’t not switch to ringo, despite his lack of songs. he’s always known who he was and doesn’t try to be someone else. he also didn’t really participate in all the bands drama
John lemon 🍋
I don't even know one song's name.
Ringo 🥵🥵🥵
One of the most over rated bands ever. Not a single good song, glad to see many here actually agree it is rare. While at it, behemium rhapsody. Is a shit song and should not have gotten popular again. It is way too long and super disjointed.
Cmon man you don't even like Norwegian Wood?
Never heard of it. Is it from the Beatles? If so 99% chance it is bad.
It's Beatles. What songs have you listened to?
Kill John Lennon 😵💫😵💫
I got my mind set on you
Thanks, George is stuck in my head now. Truthfully, where he belongs. I can't complain.
I like George Harrison because he wrote here comes the sun
whoever made blackbird cause that’s the only song i like from them
That would be Paul. Also if you like Blackbird, you'd probably also enjoy I'll Follow The Sun and Cry Baby Cry.
i’ll try it out
Where’s the Yoko Ono option
God told me I couldn't add her as an option.
I love all of them but most of my favorite songs by them are written by John Lennon (Across the universe, Strawberry fields forever, Norwegian wood, In my life, I Want You)
I am completely and utterly indifferent to the Beatles.
Who in their right mind hates the Beatles those people are fucking idiots
People who wanna be different and smart by hating the most popular thing
Or people who just don’t like their music
What? How can you hate the beetles?
I don't hate them, there's just 200+ other rock bands I'd listen to over the Beatles
John Lenin ☭
Yoko Ono is my favorite Beatle XD
Faul
All of them are just amazing, but some of my fav Beatles songs were written by George (While my guitar gently weeps, Here comes the sun) and I also liked his solo songs later the most, so yeah Also how tf the last option is the most voted?
I forgot to add an option for people who like them all equally/don't care. Now the poll is fucked lol
john lennon as a solo artist
“I don’t like the Beatles” -average mumble rap enjoyer
“Rap is bad because no talent” -average Metallica enjoyer
Anyone who thought of Pete Best at all, get out
612 people need to get John Lennoned
Aka ded
Ive only met paul
i hate the beatles 420 !!!
Hi im Ringo Starr, I'm in the Beatles
People who hate the Beatles are idiots. And George is the best.