Please consider registering
Guest
sp_LogInOut Log Insp_Registration Register
Register | Lost password?
Advanced Search
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
sp_Feed sp_TopicIcon
Beatles' height
23 February 2011
12.12am
mr. Sun king coming together
Nowhere Land
Apple rooftop
Members
Forum Posts: 6402
Member Since:
19 September 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Nigel the good dog said:


I got someone to say I looked older than I actually am, which never happens, so I was happy! And, way to show em!
 

*17* (YAY)

That's a daily occurence for me. I'm 6'2, so I look a little strange to strangers.


As if it matters how a man falls down.'

'When the fall's all that's left, it matters a great deal.

23 February 2011
1.41am
Avatar
PennyLane
Sitting singing songs for everyone by the mountain stream
Candlestick Park
Members
Forum Posts: 1206
Member Since:
4 December 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

The Walrus said:

I did some googling on this when I was researching my plan to save John. Apparently John (and Paul and George) were pretty much the same height, with Paul being a fraction taller than the others, but their heights were exaggerated to make them seem more attractive, like the Rolling Stones' ages being pulled down.

Ringo was supposedly 5'5 or 6 but had his height pulled up to 5'8 so that people didn't think “he's not five inches shorter than them!”, and someone who was 5'10 reported being taller than one of the three, so maybe 5'9. I don't think we can really say though.


Woah thats really interesting. Can someone go back in time and measure these guys or be their tailor or something?

Well we all shine on like the moon, the stars, and the sun.

23 February 2011
3.03am
Avatar
Nigel the good dog
Nowhere Land
Hollywood Bowl
Members
Forum Posts: 732
Member Since:
23 January 2011
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

PennyLane said:

The Walrus said:

I did some googling on this when I was researching my plan to save John. Apparently John (and Paul and George) were pretty much the same height, with Paul being a fraction taller than the others, but their heights were exaggerated to make them seem more attractive, like the Rolling Stones' ages being pulled down.

Ringo was supposedly 5'5 or 6 but had his height pulled up to 5'8 so that people didn't think “he's not five inches shorter than them!”, and someone who was 5'10 reported being taller than one of the three, so maybe 5'9. I don't think we can really say though.


Woah thats really interesting. Can someone go back in time and measure these guys or be their tailor or something?


I'm all for it. Now where to get a time machine…

My mind is far away, off in Pepperland…
I'm a girl, don't be confused by my name.
23 February 2011
3.04am
Avatar
Nigel the good dog
Nowhere Land
Hollywood Bowl
Members
Forum Posts: 732
Member Since:
23 January 2011
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

mr. Sun king coming together said:

Nigel the good dog said:


I got someone to say I looked older than I actually am, which never happens, so I was happy! And, way to show em!
 
*17* (YAY)

That's a daily occurence for me. I'm 6'2, so I look a little strange to strangers.



I'm 4'11. I am short for my age D:

My mind is far away, off in Pepperland…
I'm a girl, don't be confused by my name.
23 February 2011
3.46am
Avatar
mithveaen
Sitarday's room
Rishikesh
Members
Forum Posts: 4621
Member Since:
1 May 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Nigel the good dog said:

PennyLane said:

The Walrus said:

I did some googling on this when I was researching my plan to save John. Apparently John (and Paul and George) were pretty much the same height, with Paul being a fraction taller than the others, but their heights were exaggerated to make them seem more attractive, like the Rolling Stones' ages being pulled down.

Ringo was supposedly 5'5 or 6 but had his height pulled up to 5'8 so that people didn't think “he's not five inches shorter than them!”, and someone who was 5'10 reported being taller than one of the three, so maybe 5'9. I don't think we can really say though.


Woah thats really interesting. Can someone go back in time and measure these guys or be their tailor or something?
 


I'm all for it. Now where to get a time machine…
 


I'm good with measuring… *ahem* a-hard-days-night-george-4

OMG George John and Paul are only 5 cms taller than me… and Ringo is as tall as I am.. God they're even perfect on that!! a-hard-days-night-john-1

Here comes the sun….. Scoobie-doobie……

Something in the way she moves…..attracts me like a cauliflower…

Bop. Bop, cat bop. Go, Johnny, Go.

Beware of Darkness… 

23 February 2011
10.07pm
Avatar
Dear Prudence
Coming down fast but miles above you.
Candlestick Park
Members
Forum Posts: 1134
Member Since:
7 August 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Nigel the good dog said:

Dear Prudence said:

Speaking of older and younger, Someone today told me I look like im 7 years old! Im 13! Another person said I look like a porcelin doll!

But I made up a comeback for both of them, “Yeah I may look like I'm 7 now, but when Im 40 and I look 20, your gonna wish you were me,” That got them to stop teasing me!a-hard-days-night-john-1


I got someone to say I looked older than I actually am, which never happens, so I was happy! And, way to show em!
 

*17* (YAY)


Good for you! a-hard-days-night-john-6

Dear Prudence

Giving you quality -Facepalms- , since August 7, 2010.

31 March 2011
4.58am
Avatar
Till There Was You
:^)
Paris Olympia
Members
Forum Posts: 390
Member Since:
19 March 2011
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

My uncle has met Paul McCartney …so I should as him about it…

I salute the lady who screamed "I love you Paul!" at a tribute band's concert.

22 April 2014
6.33pm
Avatar
Ahhh Girl
sailing on a winedark open sea
Moderator

Moderators

Members

Reviewers
Forum Posts: 22238
Member Since:
20 August 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Since we were talking about how tall we are over on the Paul’s “Out There” tour thread, and since we are bringing old threads to life, here’s this one.

Out There Tour thread

23 April 2014
2.04am
Avatar
parlance
Slaggers
Apple rooftop
Members
Forum Posts: 7111
Member Since:
8 November 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

I looked up their heights a year ago, and one site had Paul as the tallest by a centimeter.

parlance

The following people thank parlance for this post:

Ahhh Girl

Beware of sadness. It can hit you. It can hurt you. Make you sore and what is more, that is not what you are here for. - George

Check out my fan video for Paul's song "Appreciate" at Vimeo or YouTube.

23 April 2014
2.38am
Avatar
Expert Textpert
In bed.
Apple rooftop
Members
Forum Posts: 5012
Member Since:
18 April 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

He would have to be the tallest, wouldn’t he?  I can hear him in an interview now: “People say John was the tallest, but I was tall first. See, it’s easy for people who weren’t there to go around claiming who was tallest, but they weren’t there, were they, so how would they know? I lived through it and grew to be tallest. It’s not widely known, but I was even tall before John was tall.”

The following people thank Expert Textpert for this post:

IveJustSeenAFaceo, Ahhh Girl, Linde

"If you're ever in the shit, grab my tit.” —Paul McCartney 

23 April 2014
2.41am
Avatar
IveJustSeenAFaceo
Arrived Somewhere (But Not Here)
Rishikesh
Members

Reviewers
Forum Posts: 2842
Member Since:
1 November 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Expert Textpert said
He would have to be the tallest, wouldn’t he?  I can hear him in an interview now: “People say John was the tallest, but I was tall first. See, it’s easy for people who weren’t there to go around claiming who was tallest, but they weren’t there, were they, so how would they know? I lived through it and grew to be tallest. It’s not widely known, but I was even tall before John was tall.”

If this wasn’t so funny I’d be annoyed. John would be doing the exact same thing if Paul had gotten shot in 1980. 

The following people thank IveJustSeenAFaceo for this post:

Ahhh Girl, parlance

(This signature brought to you by Net Boy and Net Girl. Putting messages in modems since 1996.)

23 April 2014
2.53pm
Avatar
Von Bontee
496 km NW of the '69 Toronto Rock n Roll Revival
Apple rooftop
Members
Forum Posts: 5457
Member Since:
14 December 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

“Tall first”, eh? Well, Ringo would’ve been unquestionably the tallest Beatle from the time he was born – before ANY of the others! – until a period of many, many months thereafter. I therefore contend that Ringo was tall first.

RINGO: TALLEST BEATLE!

The following people thank Von Bontee for this post:

Starr Shine?, Expert Textpert, parlance, Linde, IveJustSeenAFaceo

Paul: Yeah well… first of all, we’re bringing out a ‘Stamp Out Detroit’ campaign.

         

23 April 2014
3.00pm
Avatar
Expert Textpert
In bed.
Apple rooftop
Members
Forum Posts: 5012
Member Since:
18 April 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Von Bontee said

“Tall first”, eh? Well, Ringo would’ve been unquestionably the tallest Beatle from the time he was born – before ANY of the others! – until a period of many, many months thereafter. I therefore contend that Ringo was tall first.

RINGO: TALLEST BEATLE!

I can’t argue with that.

"If you're ever in the shit, grab my tit.” —Paul McCartney 

23 April 2014
8.09pm
Avatar
Zig
The Toppermost of the Poppermost
Apple rooftop
Members

Reviewers
Forum Posts: 9832
Member Since:
14 April 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Expert Textpert said

He would have to be the tallest, wouldn’t he?  I can hear him in an interview now: “People say John was the tallest, but I was tall first. See, it’s easy for people who weren’t there to go around claiming who was tallest, but they weren’t there, were they, so how would they know? I lived through it and grew to be tallest. It’s not widely known, but I was even tall before John was tall.”

I just peed a little in my pants. Thanks for the laugh.

You could have added, “65% of this can be attributed to my height and 35% to John’s lack of height”.

The following people thank Zig for this post:

Expert Textpert, Starr Shine?, IveJustSeenAFaceo, parlance

To the fountain of perpetual mirth, let it roll for all its worth. And all the children boogie.

23 April 2014
8.27pm
Avatar
Ron Nasty
Apple rooftop
Members

Reviewers
Forum Posts: 12534
Member Since:
17 December 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Of course, as the expert, I have to point out that you are all wrong.

The tallest Beatle first is/was Stuart Sutcliffe. He was the tallest in June 1940, while Ringo would not start to be tall until July 1940.

Which explains the problem between Paul and Stuart. Obviously Paul was jealous that John knew that Stuart was taller before him.

The following people thank Ron Nasty for this post:

Ahhh Girl, Von Bontee, Expert Textpert, Linde, Starr Shine?

"I only said we were bigger than Rod... and now there's all this!" Ron Nasty

To @ Ron Nasty it's @ mja6758
The Beatles Bible 2020 non-Canon Poll Part One: 1958-1963 and Part Two: 1964-August 1966

23 April 2014
10.17pm
Avatar
Linde
The Netherlands
Rishikesh
Members
Forum Posts: 2781
Member Since:
21 November 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

Those last few posts gave me a good laugh. I now know which posts to nominate for funniest post at the end of the year awards.

The following people thank Linde for this post:

Starr Shine?
24 April 2014
1.46am
Avatar
C.R.A.
Land of the Rising Sun
Carnegie Hall
Members
Forum Posts: 509
Member Since:
5 February 2014
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline

I read Pete Best was the same height as Japage 3.  Whatever that’s worth.

Forum Timezone: Europe/London
Most Users Ever Online: 700
Currently Online: LucyInTheSkyWithHackneyDiamonds
Guest(s) 1
Top Posters:
Starr Shine?: 16105
Ron Nasty: 12534
Zig: 9832
50yearslate: 8759
Necko: 8043
AppleScruffJunior: 7583
parlance: 7111
mr. Sun king coming together: 6402
Mr. Kite: 6147
trcanberra: 6064
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 88
Members: 2859
Moderators: 5
Admins: 1
Forum Stats:
Groups: 3
Forums: 44
Topics: 5519
Posts: 380564
Newest Members:
NJtoTX, seo mavia, adamo3, katybphoto, sleeptalker
Moderators: Joe: 5694, meanmistermustard: 24964, Ahhh Girl: 22238, Beatlebug: 18182, The Hole Got Fixed: 8410
Administrators: Joe: 5694