Despite the crush of frame and Lennon's own deconstructions of the band in the years that followed their demise, it seems like being a Beatle was an awfully exciting thing to be most of the time. The Beatles acted out a process of rock and roll self-discovery that many have followed since, both musicians and fans alike. Virtually any photograph of the band, right up to the end, holds the promise of big fun right around the corner. They are not the Beatles, but they do hold a similar promise of big fun, contagious fun. Being a fan of the band requires an acceptance of this.
People kvetch about how much moe.
Before I even heard my first moe. I could imagine them smiling out on the crowd as they tuned up, completely bemused by the fact that they were acting out this rock and roll ritual in front of their friends. Onstage, their characters begin to come clear. Each night will almost invariably feature bawdy jokes, takes on current events, pop culture references, and pinhole glimpses into band members' lives. It's easy to imagine that moe.