Sam comments

Following are a few of the comments I've found on the web regarding people's reaction to seeing SAM:

“to the hand-wringing do-gooders that are chastising people for commenting on the dog's looks: the dog is ugly. he won an ugly dog contest!it's ok to say he's ugly, you're not hurting his feelings, you're not hurting the owner's feelings: she entered him in an ugly dog contest...SHE ALREADY KNOWS! People are commenting on the dog's looks because it's funny. Please trust me on this: it's OK to have a laugh.  Meanwhile, discuss this with your therapist, and have another Prozac."
-> Posted by craig williams /

Jul 20, 2005

"Damnnnnnnn your dog looks like it got hit by an SUV and survived. Then by bad luck it got trapped in a fire that burn 110% of it's body. It got tired of looking at itself so he scrached himself blind with those killer claws. But under all that crustiness it's beautiful creature. LOL. CAUTION!!! be careful in your sleep because he's not to happy about that close up in the front page of the Express news paper."
-> Posted by 2bad4you /

Jul 19, 2005

"Reminds me of a woman my Mom told me about named "Mrs Kelch". Mom said this lady was very unattractive but had the sweetest personality and kindest heart of any person on Earth. Maybe that's Sam. Ugly little bugger but if he's pushing 15 years he's doing something right. Go Sam!"
-> Posted by Fred /

Jul 15, 2005

"I`m sure he is a lovely dog , but a face only a mother could love ."
-> Posted by nicky /

Jul 13, 2005

"At first a friend and I looked at it and screamed. . . but after taking a closer look, well still ugly, but probably the sweetest thing."
-> Posted by Janice /

Jul 10, 2005

"its was the craziest looking thing i ever saw outside of the movies cross freddy cruger with austin powers and turn it into a dog and you will get sam its awesome he has a loving owner i certainly couldnt keep him"
-> Posted by eviltwin / Jul 09, 2005

"Only a caring individual with love in his/her heart could see the beauty inside! Sam is well cared for and adored. He was Susie's saving grace through her radiation treatments for cancer and he means more to her than anyone could ever know. I think he is fabulous! Long live Sam!"
-> Posted by Stephanie /

Jul 08, 2005

"He's ugly, but he's got moxy! I like him."
-> Posted by Louis /

Jul 08, 2005

"True beauty is in the eye of the beholder!!!! Like only a mother could love!! I bet he has a heart of gold....to live to be 15..WOW....you go guy!!!!!"
-> Posted by Kurlin from VA /

Jul 07, 2005

"That is most certainly a real dog. I wouldn't have believed it either if I hadn't seen this "Sam" thing on TV morning talkshow. <shudder>"
-> Posted by NickB /

Jul 07, 2005

"woah. talk about true beauty"
-> Posted by patti /

Jul 07, 2005

"if they remake the movie "The Omen", Sam will have a career!"
-> Posted by Joanna /

Jul 07, 2005

"I think he's cool. He's now on the background of our computer. He should hold his title proudly. He earned it. He should be excited."
-> Posted by Colly /

Jul 06, 2005

"If Satin had a dog, this would be it! He is Ug-ly!"
-> Posted by Lisa /

Jul 05, 2005

"I think his owner should have a calendar shot professionally, if the dog poses. I'd buy one. I bet he's great for Halloween!"
-> Posted by DL /

Jul 05, 2005

"I heard that it was so ugly that the owner had to tie a steak around his neck so other dogs would play with him."
-> Posted by justin /

Jul 04, 2005

"no way that can be a real dog"
-> Posted by doglover /

Jul 03, 2005

Comments

[Jenn]

Susie,
The fact that you love Sam enough to make this wonderful tribute to him, just puts warmth in my hear. The more I learn about Sam the more he does become huggable. HEHEHEHE. My heart goes out to you, I know what its like to loose a close family pet. They are more than just animals. They become our children.

Thanks for the oppertunity to get to know SAM

Jenn,
Madison SD

[sam fan]

we (me and my buddies)
remember sam by using his
photos as wallpaper-dia-show!

we are so sad sam is gone!

PS: by the way ...
i'm from munich/germany!

PPS: can't sam be cloned?

sam fan

[Renee]

Sam is beautiful...

[Roger Svarthe]

what a cool dog!!where can i get one of those??seriously i got to get one of those!!

[Maggi]

Sam is werry cute i think.
Sam The ugly dog winner?
I Dont think so!
OMG! I hate you people who think sam is ugly!! Mother fuckers!!

[Ellie Balladares]

I have a Crested of my own,they are great!
Some have more hair, and less blemishes but they are gentle, loving, and devoted.

[lee]

This comment on http://xo.typepad.com/blog/2005/07/worlds_ugliest_.html had me in tears of laughter for 30 minutes, I still can't read it without laughing like a madman:

"Incomprehencible. If that thing approached me on the street, I would be convinced that the undead have risen. Then I'd run."

Another comment suggested Sam has seen The Dark Crystal a few too many times and has become a Skeksis.

What an interesting critter.

[corq]

What a cool dog, and great story of his rescue - at first I thought he was the inspiration for that "tales from the crypt" muppet, but he's so unusual he's 'de facto' cool! Go, Sam, go!

[christine]

awwwww, he's the sweetest thing i've ever seen. what a baby.

[Bugz]

The big question to ask is, did the creators of Gremlins inspire them selves on Sam or was it the opposite?

[jeffkitchens]

http://www.angelfire.com/movies/renhorror/keeper.jpg

[jeffkitchens]

Click on the url below to compare.

[Jeff Kitchens]

I think it is the crypt keeper. I cannot tell the differance. I know he had trouble finding work after bordello of blood. If we check the timeline it could be him. lol http://www.angelfire.com/movies/renhorror/keeper.jpg

[annelorre]

DANG!!!
Is that the crypt keepers dog? Or did sam run through the ugly forest?

[Jodi]

I think Sam is beautiful. I love ALL dogs. Every single last dog EVER, anywhere. The only ugly animals I've ever seen are people.

[Mignon]

tried to look for more of Sam's history, but no luck.
am fascinated, and think he's JUST GORGEOUS - I'd love hime too! and Craig Williams is a moron - people feel sympathy for Sam, not his owner. duh!

[abraham]

I personally think he is the coolest looking dog ive ever seen, I bet he could get parts in films.

Unfortunateley for him though he looks totally blind.

Im going to find out what a healthy one looks like.

[Vincent]

rofl

[Satin, Princess of Darkness]

"If Satin had a dog, this would be it! He is Ug-ly!"

I am more of a cat entity, actually. You must mean my brother, Satan....

(and actually, the famed hounds of hell are Standard Poodles.)

[Patricia]

I love ALL animals, not just the cute, furry ones. Be it a rat, snake or puppy, they all deserve love. But even I had to say - "Dear, sweet, Jesus -for the love of all things holy, that is one ugly friggin' dog". But then I felt horrible. I'll bet this lil' darling dog is a real cuddle bug and I am happy he is so well loved.

[z]

i'm so glad sam has a home....

even if he's being abit exploited.......

but at least he has a home

:)

[Coal and Bianca]

We Love Sam , he is a GOD, we are his number 1 fans...Go Sam !>a small black poodle and a silly mini american eskimo dog...

[Karl]

Holy cow, a zombie dog! That pooch is so ugly he could be a modern art masterpiece! He should be in movies!

BTW, why are his nails not cut? Sam would still be ugly but in a lot less pain...

[Tim]

I commend sam for being sam. The second place dog must be crushed.