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the emperor's new clothes

Used to express when many people believe something that is not true. Used also to express something as untrue. See also the expression "the Emperor has no clothes".

Based on Sufi wisdom, Hans Christian Andersen tells the tale in his "The Emperor's New Clothes", the story this expression derives from. In it. there existed an emperor who loved wearing fine clothes and spent all of his people's money on them. He had a different set for each hour and was, without doubt, the finest dressed man in the land.

One day, two swindlers claiming to be weavers entered the Emporer's city and proclaimed they were capable of making the finest, lightest, most magnificent cloth the world has ever seen. So extraordinary was this cloth, it was invisible to anyone who was incompetent or stupid.

Hearing of the weaver's amazing "talent", the foolish Emporer thought he could use such cloth to weed out undesirables in his city. He paid the swindlers an enormous sum & they set out to "create" the clothes; knowing they would only need go through the motions.

The Emperor sent several advisors to guage their progress and all the advisors reported the cloth magnificent, not wanting to appear unworthy for seeing nothing at all; the cloth didn't exist!

Finally the clothes were "finished", the swindlers already having counted the gold and jewels they had received. A procession was arranged to show off the Emporer's new clothes and the entire city gathered in the center to view them. Having been "dressed" by the swinglers, who remarked how wonderful he looked, and how light the cloth appeared on him, he appeared before his people.

The people, having heard of the weaver's abilities and the cloth's fictious properties, were amazed and offered thunderous applause to the now beaming Emperor. None of them were willing to admit that they hadn't seen a thing; for if anyone did, then he was either stupid or unfit for the job he held. Never before had the emperor's clothes been such a success.

While expressing admiration at their Emporer's new "invisible" clothes, a small boy cried out... "But the Emperor has no clothes!"
"This entire adventure in Iraq has been based on propaganda and manipulation. Eighty-seven billion dollars is too much to pay for the continuation of a war based on falsehoods. The Emperor has no clothes."
- U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd in a Senate Hearing speech October, 2003.
by casemon July 26, 2005
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Emperor Wang

The name belonging to the musical duo of Joe Pantelon and Samuel Sexchange

There are currently aproximately 6 copies of the debut album '7 Deadly Rims' officially released at Caroline's party in May 2006, and there is also a limited edition "Bum Hole EP" of which only three copies were produced and released to a short list of fans.

If you would like to request any Emperor Wang material (music, track lists etc.) or any further information regarding the band please send an email to emperorwang@hotmail.co.uk.
Some of Emperor Wangs Songs:
Bondage Queen (Mizbar's Cum Gullet) - 7 Deadly Rims (2006)/Bum Hole EP
Bum Hole Song - 7 Deadly Rims (2006)/Bum Hole EP
I Think I Need A Poo - 7 Deadly Rims (2006)/Bum Hole EP
by Mr Ram July 29, 2008
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Timmy Experience

When nothing goes your way and you hate yourself.
Friend 1: "Hey how are you doing today?"
Friend 2: "I'm having the Timmy Experience."
Friend 1: "Tough"
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experience of a lifetime

The experience of a lifetime cannot be taken lightly nor summed up in a single word. It should be earth moving and soul lifting. The smile on your face will reflect it every single day. Your heart will definitely race.
The love, joy and happiness my Pamela has overflowed me with is the experience of a lifetime.
by Eternal Flame March 6, 2018
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The Asgard Experience

Call your penis Stormbreaker and then masturbate so hard to an image of Tessa Thompson that you ejaculate the bifrost and open up a path to Asgard.
Bro I watched Thor Rangnarok last night and then had The Asgard Experience.
by Rosey1591 May 11, 2020
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Esperance

Esperance is a beautiful, smart and loyal person. They will always be nice to people and dosen't make drama. They love to make people happy and laugh. They are creative and full of ideas. They work hard for what they want and are just amazing.
Omg I wish I had a friend like Esperance.
Oh wow Esperance is beautiful.
by Idcaboutusernames October 6, 2019
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Emperor abdo

A W person who negs anitok cus he get more bitches the fwnobitchesbrent and all chocolate men
Today was the best I feel like I’m almost as cool as emperor Abdo
by Fwsasukeuchija 😱 April 23, 2022
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