Conclusion

The Beatles were wildly popular. They had to be careful of what they said, because, whatever it was, millions of people would hear it. In March of 1966, John Lennon said something that sparked controversy in the United States. His "More Popular than Jesus" statement was much debated. Lennon's poor choice of words was a failure, and while he mad a successful apology, he still felt the consequences of his actions. For the Beatles, it was the beginning of the end. The Fab 4 began to drift apart and lose popularity. The controversy is a potent example of the power of words.