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by Manyl June 5, 2020
Get the Mahani mug.A common figure in Brazilian culture, the «malandro» is a laid back bad-boy, appreciated as a folk hero of some sort. The football-samba-petty crime type of figure.
The act of being a «malandro», «malandragem», is characterised in the Brazilian popular imagination as a tool for individual justice. Facing the forces of oppressive institutions, the individualist malandro survives by manipulating people, fooling authorities, and sidestepping laws in a way which guarantees his well-being. In this way, the malandro is a typical Brazilian hero. Literary examples include Pedro Malasarte and João Grilo; with a good example of non-Brazilian character being Jimmy McGill.
But the malicious and corner-cutting figure of the malandro does not mean one would be selfish, careless towards others. A malandro doesn't use malandragem to take advantage of another person intending to harm others, but rather only to find a way out of an unfair situation even if this means resorting to illegal methods.
The act of being a «malandro», «malandragem», is characterised in the Brazilian popular imagination as a tool for individual justice. Facing the forces of oppressive institutions, the individualist malandro survives by manipulating people, fooling authorities, and sidestepping laws in a way which guarantees his well-being. In this way, the malandro is a typical Brazilian hero. Literary examples include Pedro Malasarte and João Grilo; with a good example of non-Brazilian character being Jimmy McGill.
But the malicious and corner-cutting figure of the malandro does not mean one would be selfish, careless towards others. A malandro doesn't use malandragem to take advantage of another person intending to harm others, but rather only to find a way out of an unfair situation even if this means resorting to illegal methods.
by voxdantesque November 14, 2020
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Like the Sun, persons with this name are fiery in temperament and yet warm and giving of life at the same time. People are drawn to Mahana's just like they are the sun. Mahana's are most comfortable around lots of people. Mahana's love to party and go to parties. Mahana's usually have exotic looks and are not easily forgotten.
Locations: Mahana Beach (Green Sands Big Island Hawaii)
Hotels: Mahana at Kaanapali Maui
Like the Sun, persons with this name are fiery in temperament and yet warm and giving of life at the same time. People are drawn to Mahana's just like they are the sun. Mahana's are most comfortable around lots of people. Mahana's love to party and go to parties. Mahana's usually have exotic looks and are not easily forgotten.
Locations: Mahana Beach (Green Sands Big Island Hawaii)
Hotels: Mahana at Kaanapali Maui
by tahitildy February 3, 2010
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In a room full of kids Maelani would be the one to figure out there's candy on the highest counter and will figure out how to get it down and split it evenly with the rest of the kids.
by Erika406 December 20, 2016
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by a former fan March 4, 2009
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by A fizzle January 2, 2014
Get the mahlon mug.The coolest guy ever. a pimp, that rides a sick long board, got crazy tricks up his sleeves, he is funny as shit, kick ass and has the coolest name, the man from Persian, he kicks ass.
by agreenterd December 15, 2008
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