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sympathy for the devil

1. a notorious hit song from a famous album from the late Sixties by the legendary Rolling Stones. It briefly describes humanity's history of violence and lust for power and wealth from the point-of-view of Satan, AKA "the Devil" among other names. The title comes from a book written earlier in the 20th Century. Many bands such as U2 and Guns 'N' Roses have covered this song live in concert.

2. a term used to describe something (like a story) from the viewpoint or perspective of someone infamous or evil. The villian's side of the story, or at least how he/she sees or experiences it.
1. Allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste...

When I saw the Rolling Stones in concert in 1997 they performed many hits, including "Symphony For The Devil". A great show. See them before they drop dead on the stage.

2. When the Star Wars movie The Phantom Menace was in the cinemas during the spring of 1999, a reviewer featured in a local alternative press weekly paper stated that the film was based largely on the life story of Anakin Skywalker who would later become the infamous villian Darth Vader later on. The critic referred to this by saying "now it's sympathy for the devil time".

3. the media (especially network TV) gave a buttery and rosy summary of the career of a certain politician who died that day. He had made a strong legacy and track record of arrogance, hatred, ignorance, bigotry, bullying, trying to force his views on America by methods such as trying to force censorship against everything he didn't like, and so on. The media presented him as some sort of "country gentleman" but I remember how he tried to use the U.S. Constitution as toilet paper. I guess it was sympathy for the devil time now. But I remember his hateful scornful attitude and I say he was an enemy of democracy and he can BURN IN HELL.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice August 2, 2008
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the devil wears prada

A christian metalcore band also known as "TDWP". They're from Dayton, Ohio, and they were formed in 2005 - with their EP, Patterns of a Horizon.
Vocals: Mike Hranica
Vocals/Guitar: Jeremy DePoyster
Guitar: Chris Rubey
Bass: Andy Trick
Drums: Daniel Williams
Keyboard: James Baney
Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord and Plagues.

person #1: dude, have you heard of the devil wears prada?
person #2: of course I have! they're the best band in the world.
person #1: I know right? I can't wait for their next album!
by samantha wears prada. January 20, 2009
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devil’s threeway

Sex with three total people, in which two of the people are male, and one is female.
Megan had a devil’s threeway with Kyle, and Drew last night. What a freak!
by El Wappo. June 14, 2019
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She Devil

A temptress who has an amazing influence on men.
She Devil can ensnare you to commit any act she bequests regardless of your constitution.
You can play but you will not win.
Y'all be alone without her, but happy.
Your friend's recent ex-wife.
The devil is kind compared to her.
If you visit her you will want to keep your shoes on.
Never share a bank account.
Love to love them; can't wait to leave 'em!
She Devil is my friend's ex-wife.
My ex-wife.
Hell anyone's ex-wife.
My future ex-wife.
by Jean-Jacques Simon January 19, 2008
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snoop deville

da own cadillac brand of tha doggfather himself.
yo fella did ya see da new snoop deville?
by thzepp January 11, 2004
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blue devils

The World champion Drum Corps from Concord California. World famous drumline, starring the 3 Odello Brothers: Adam, Ryan and Rick.
"Dude, the blue devils rock. did you see Away day?"
by azncowcompactor May 16, 2004
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Nigger Devil

God damn Nigger Devil ruining the nun dun economy!
by cvbhcghfcg August 6, 2010
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