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“Well, the Devil’s something else. I could buy that; in fact, maybe I do. You know why? Because the creep keeps doing commercials.” quote by William Peter Blatty
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““Well, the Devil’s something else. I could buy that; in fact, maybe I do. You know why? Because the creep keeps doing commercials.””

William Peter Blatty

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Exorcist, 1971

The devil is portrayed as a cunning force that exploits media and advertising to spread influence.

In simple terms: The devil uses media to manipulate people.

Key Takeaway

Beware of persuasive media messages.

Themes

evil media manipulation advertising

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • advertising campaigns
  • political messaging
  • social media influence
  • consumer choices

Key Concepts

psychology cultural critique propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • What media messages influence your decisions?
  • How can you critically evaluate advertising?
A Different Perspective

Not all media is harmful; context matters.

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