The devil was the judge of the contest, cheated, and still lost. Says a lot about Johnny's ability.
68 0 ReplyMaybe he just wants some freinds to jam with but nobody hangs out with someone horny without some gold and threats on the line, tales as old as time really.
17 0 ReplyFACT: gold is formed in the extreme heat of stars
FACT: Hell is known for its extreme heat
THEREFORE: gold is likely extremely common in Hell. The Devil was offering a worthless prize.
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I always thought that Johnny won the contest, but Johnny's pride will eventually land himself in hell anyway, pride being one of the seven deadly. Devil doesn't care that he lost and doesn't flip out for that reason.
13 1 ReplyI always thought this but with the added twist that the Devil didn't actually lose. He chose to "lose" because he didn't want Johnny humbled. He wanted Johnny and all that pride to go across earth challenging anyone to believe they could be so good as to beat the Devil, inspiring more pride.
10 1 ReplyIt isn't pride to say you're the best if you are. It's a statement of fact.
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Doesn't it really say much more about the devil's obvious and severe limitations?
5 0 ReplyWell yeah, he has to follow a contract most of the time. (Atleast in folklore). That's what makes it neat. He's beating the devil at his own deal.
He bet against the house and won.
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Wouldn't a gold fiddle weigh hundreds of pounds and sound terrible? 🤔
24 1 Reply36 0 ReplyWhat a well-thought-out response (I can't see the comment you're replying to)!
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Who judged that fiddle contest anyway? Were there like a panel of demons or what?
Also, I doubt a gold fiddle would have a very good sound. Plus, it would get all bent up because gold is soft.
Honestly, I have problems with the whole thing. It makes me doubt it's true.
21 1 ReplyThere is a sequel, where the devil comes back and challenges Johnny again.
11 0 ReplyDid he offer a more sensible prize?
8 0 ReplyThat's just not a good look, though. "YEAH, WELL, I BETCHA WON'T FIGHT ME AGAIN, BRO! COME ON, PUSSY!"
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When that song was written honor was so deeply ingrained into our culture nobody even questioned the idea of the devil admitting he’d been beat.
8 1 ReplyWere there like a panel of demons or what?
Things were awkward when they all got home.
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I think I missed that episode of One Piece.
18 0 ReplyI must once again thank guitar hero 3 for introducing me to some legendary songs
10 0 ReplyThat version is my favorite. Changing the fiddle to an electric guitar is masterstroke genius.
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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, RUN BOYS RUN!
7 0 ReplyNo no, that’s propaganda. He went down to Jamaica!
Here’s what’s actually happened: https://youtu.be/_dgQzgNLmpA?
5 0 Reply"Granny, do the dog bite?"
"No, child, no."5 0 ReplyThere’s a spoof of this song and the only line I remember from it still cracks me up:
Resin flew from his fingertips as he fired up his bowl
3 0 ReplySo Luffy plays the fiddle now?
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