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{{Villain_Infobox | {{Villain_Infobox | ||
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|fullname = Michael James Lindell | |fullname = Michael James Lindell | ||
|alias = MyPillow Guy | |alias = MyPillow Guy | ||
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|origin = Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America | |origin = Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America | ||
|hobby = Spreading conspiracies <br> Running his business <br> Getting addicted to drugs and gambling (formerly) | |hobby = Spreading conspiracies <br> Running his business <br> Getting addicted to drugs and gambling (formerly) | ||
|goals = | |goals = Overturn the 2020 presidential election results and keep [[Donald Trump]] in office<br>Convince people that vaccines are ineffective against COVID-19 (both failed) | ||
|skills= Vocal charisma | |skills= Vocal charisma | ||
|crimes = [[Defamation]] <br> Conspiracy<br>[[Anti-vaxxers|Vaccine denialism]]<br>Threats<br>Submitting false statements | |crimes = [[Defamation]] <br> Conspiracy<br>[[Anti-vaxxers|Vaccine denialism]]<br>Threats<br>Submitting false statements | ||
|type of villain = Far-Right Conspiracy Extremist | |type of villain = Far-Right Conspiracy Extremist | ||
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*He infamously has attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results following Trump's loss to presidential candidate Joe Biden, often spreading conspiracies about the election being rigged by the opposing party. A notable conspiracy claimed that voting machine companies joined secret forces against foreign countries to deliberately rig the election and aid Biden in acquiring votes. He has additionally since been banned from Twitter following his 2020 election conspiracies. | *He infamously has attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results following Trump's loss to presidential candidate Joe Biden, often spreading conspiracies about the election being rigged by the opposing party. A notable conspiracy claimed that voting machine companies joined secret forces against foreign countries to deliberately rig the election and aid Biden in acquiring votes. He has additionally since been banned from Twitter following his 2020 election conspiracies. | ||
**To further promote his conspiracy theory, he would purchase 3 hours worth of air time on One America News Network to air his documentary promoting the conspiracy theory titled "Absolute Proof". | **To further promote his conspiracy theory, he would purchase 3 hours worth of air time on One America News Network to air his documentary promoting the conspiracy theory titled "Absolute Proof". | ||
*Following his ban from Twitter, he threatened to throw Twitter CEO at the time, Jack Dorsey for banning him if his tweets and conspiracy beliefs turned out to be true. | *Following his ban from Twitter, he threatened to throw Twitter CEO at the time, Jack Dorsey for banning him if his tweets and conspiracy beliefs turned out to be true. | ||
*He has often tried to promote oleandrin, a poisonous plant extract, as a cure for COVID-19, believing it is more effective to curing the pandemic than COVID-19 approved vaccines, when in reality, it causes nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea (which may contain blood), heart problems, and burning sensation on the eyes. | *He has often tried to promote oleandrin, a poisonous plant extract, as a cure for COVID-19, believing it is more effective to curing the pandemic than COVID-19 approved vaccines, when in reality, it causes nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea (which may contain blood), heart problems, and burning sensation on the eyes. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Lindell had a strong addiction to cocaine in his 20s and 30s | *Lindell had a strong addiction to cocaine in his 20s and 30s. | ||
*Lindell and his company, MyPillow, have set a Guinness World Record twice, one in July 2015, and again in May 2018 for the world's largest pillow fight. | *Lindell and his company, MyPillow, have set a Guinness World Record twice, one in July 2015, and again in May 2018 for the world's largest pillow fight. | ||
*His documentary "Absolute Proof" won Worst Picture, and Worst Actor categories in the 41st annual Golden Raspberry Awards. | *His documentary "Absolute Proof" won Worst Picture, and Worst Actor categories in the 41st annual Golden Raspberry Awards. | ||
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[[Category:Addicts]] | [[Category:Addicts]] | ||
[[Category:Dimwits]] | [[Category:Dimwits]] | ||
[[Category:Extremists]] | |||
[[Category:Liars]] | [[Category:Liars]] | ||
[[Category:Xenophobes]] | [[Category:Xenophobes]] | ||
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[[Category:Hypocrites]] | [[Category:Hypocrites]] | ||
[[Category:Conspirators]] | [[Category:Conspirators]] | ||
[[Category:Mongers]] | [[Category:Mongers]] | ||
[[Category:Fallen Heroes]] | [[Category:Fallen Heroes]] | ||
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[[Category:Faux Affably Evil]] | [[Category:Faux Affably Evil]] | ||
[[Category:Propagandist]] | [[Category:Propagandist]] | ||