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Fiendish Thingy

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14. There's a good chance Elliott never said that

Reply to KS Toronado (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 11:44 PM

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There are tons of memes using that photo and the “special kind of stupid” tagline floating around the internet, tailored to both liberal and MAGA audiences.

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Yep........................ Lovie777 Saturday #1

Well...not Sam but somebody using his image Qutzupalotl Saturday #2

His image and the phase "special kind of stupid" dates back to 2016. John1956PA Saturday #4

Sam may not have written it, but Wednesdays Saturday #5

But it sounds more bad ass Dr. T Saturday #3

I agree completely, my dear Dr._T! CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #6

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I don't care how old he is... slightlv Saturday #8

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Have you watched him in Landman? Ilsa Saturday #13

Some.. but only because of him slightlv Yesterday #16

Good one 👍👍 TommieMommy Saturday #9

The picture LilElf70 Saturday #10

That sounds like something Sam Elliott would say. n/t aggiesal Saturday #12

There's a good chance Elliott never said that Fiendish Thingy Saturday #14

Yeah, but it's still a great quote! calimary Yesterday #15

K&R! Excellent, my favorite post of the day! Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #17

Why thank you Rhi KS Toronado Yesterday #18

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