whoever/whomever

In Standard English, the case of the relative pronoun is determined by its use in
the dependent clause.
1. whoever (subject of "needs")
2. whomever (object of "like")

In Informal English, "whoever" would probably be the most common choice.

Thanks, George.

You're welcome, tanguatlay.

I disagree, George, though not entirely. 'whom' is a relic, like 'thou'. If I'm not mistaken, [I'll check when I get home], 'whom' is used less than 'who/whoever' even in Standard English.

In this, I'm not saying that 'whom' and 'whomever' are not available for use should one choose to use them.

Don't tell me. Tell tanguatlay.

Tanguatlay didn't say it, George, you did.

He asked for an answer. If I gave him the wrong one, tell him.

George, I said I disagreed, but not entirely. You described how the grammar works, when and if a speaker/writer chooses to do that. I merely pointed out that 'whom' is much like other archaic forms, though not quite as dead.

This thread is listed under "unanswered questions", George, so it seems the hampster isn't all that thrilled with either of our replies.