Mr. T: The Bible Inspired ‘I Pity the Fool’

Acting legend Mr. T and current Dancing with the Stars contestant Mr. T was recently a guest on Conan, and he explained the somewhat unexpected origins of his signature catchphrase “I pity the fool.”

The action star claims that the idea actually came while he was studying the Bible.

You see, it’s all about Mr. T showing foolish villains who oppose him mercy. Make sense, right?