The Hard Question

Humankind is facing a lot of hard questions these days. Serious stuff like global warming and who to vote for on Idols. The Great W. once said “I’ll be glad to reply to or dodge your questions, depending on what I think will help our election most.” But there are some questions we can’t dare to dodge, and today I decided to take a stand… and ask the hardest question of them all… who is the coolest Barney?

Yeah, you read that right. There are many Barney’s around us. Which one of them embodies everything that the name represents? I will list and evaluate some of the top contenders, and then I’ll leave the ultimate question up to you… and no, the answer is not 42 – the answer is BARNEY!

Here is the contenders, for your consideration

Barney the Dinosaur

The Purple Monster all kids love and all adults hate have surely made its mark on popular culture. With his everlasting grin and catchy tunes he has brainwashed many a child… and to what end? Is Barney the Anti-Christ, Michael Jackson in disguise – or just a poor actor with a stupid suit? It saddens me, but at the mention of the word Barney, this is this first mental image most people will bring up – and they will cringe in fear!

Memorable Quote: “I love you, you love me.”

BarneyMeterScore:

Coolness: 0/10

Barneyness: 10/10

Barney Rubble

Alas it is true this Barney might only be a mere sidekick, but he is still worthy of the name. Barney Rubble is the long time chum of Fred Flintstone in the “Flintstones”. He’s a sporty man and married to the cartoon-hotness that is Betty and father to Bamm-Bamm (adopted). This loving family man is the Ying to Fred’s Yang and always the sober mind to look at a situation with his trademark laugh.

Memorable Quote: “Yuck Yuck Yuck”

BarneyMeterScore:

Coolness: 2/10

Barneyness: 5/10

Barney Gumble

Ah, everybody’s favourite fictional alcoholic is long time friend and drinking buddy of Homer Simpson. He is always hanging out at Moe’s Tavern and never seems to do anything else than drinking. Although on the few occasions Gumble did sober up it is clear that he is an extremely intelligent guy and even almost became an astronaut. Still we much more prefer him as a man of beer than a man of science. Bernard “Barney” Gumble is a proud carrier of the Barney name!

Memorable Quote: “Buuuuurp”

BarneyMeterScore:

Coolness: 8/10

Barneyness: 8/10

Barney Stinson

The latest edition to the Barney clan is the very popular Barney Stinson from the hit TV show “How I Met your Mother”. Stinson is the self-proclaimed best friend from the main character “Ted” and has introduced many catchphrases into our everyday lives – the best know of this being his trademark “legendary” one-liners! Stinson is a womanizer and his constantly scheming his diabolical plots, mostly getting laid is the aim of these plots. He is rarely see not wearing a suit and is an amateur magician. A late entry, but my personal favourite for being the Best Barney!

Memorable Quote: “Suit up!”

BarneyMeterScore:

Coolness: 10/10

Barneyness: 10/10

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