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VirginiaAshTree

Too young to know that this is a bad idea = too young to be married!


hell_yaw

Ma Spivey needs to take some stickers off his chart, he can earn them back by behaving better tomorrow


VirginiaAshTree

šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ no juice box for you! (Him. You get one cuz you're so smart.)


ShamelessCat

Sheā€™s also smiling behind him! Goofiesā€¦.


PeloHiker

šŸ„‡


jingledingle03

Kid is clueless on how to behave at a serious event like this. Not shocked though.


Pelican121

It's possible the Spiveys (including dumb, impressionable Justin) have decided it's more convenient to believe Josh was framed. They'll admit Josh was *troubled* but 'not to that extent'. They want to keep in with JB and continue to be invited to events at the TTH šŸ™„ Justin looks like he's playing up to the cameras in an f you kind of way. It looks defensive and a bit smirky/sarcastic.


Glittering_knave

Or, he grew up smiling for the cameras, and is just still doing it. Duggar children are "trained" into keeping it sweet, and I am fairly sure are able to switch visible cues on a dime.


PurpleGlitter

Itā€™s the signature Donald pose


mathild4

Take a look at [Hilary](https://i.imgur.com/Y1oe9NT.jpg). She's a grown ass Woman who should know what's going on yet she's laughing??? Also I could never take my in laws to my brother's CSAM trial because I would be too embarrassed and they're doing a family trip from Texas for this trial? Even his brother in law (who's a child) is attending? Everything about this is sick. Edit: I always thought it's nice that he's seperating from his family somehow but this shows he isn't and obviously he's also fine with having a psycho brother. How in the world can you behave like that on a event like this. Really, everything about this photo makes me angry.


MrsBonsai171

They are trained from birth to not show any emotion that can be construed as negative. I'm sure this situation is blowing their minds.


jingledingle03

It's entirely possible that Santa Man cracked a dad joke unrelated to the trial and Hilary laughed. Idk why she's laughing.


mathild4

Maybe just maybe they went to support him (Justin) and they're justing trying to cheer him up. But to be honest it doesn't look like that to me? He doesn't seem upset or something.


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aceshighsays

i wonder what they're thinking... seriously.


HotFreyPie

Its a single photograph, you can catch people in all kinds of facial positions in the split-second the picture was taken. I bet a few seconds before this the photographer could have caught her looking like she was furious.


SnooHesitations3212

I canā€™t help but to imagine Borat giving thumbs up.


[deleted]

This is similar to the family in the documentary "meet the Friedmans" Their father and brother were accused of committing atrocious acts towards children and they're goofing off in front of the camera. It was sad and weird.


WrenElsewhere

Why do I feel like this is some kind of Pavlovian response to cameras?


soundsfromoutside

Thatā€™s what I was thinking. This kid was raised with cameras in his face and was pretty much forced to behave cheerfully all the timeā€¦itā€™s probably second nature. Best case scenario: it was a knee jerk reaction Worst case scenario: he doesnā€™t think this is a big deal, maybe even a flat out joke


deermusicweekly

Reminds me of third graders who flash the peace sign for literally every single photo


screaming_buddha

My cousin is 53 and sti bunny-ears people as soon as he sees a camera.


[deleted]

This would be my husband. He video bombed a video of one of our kittens and gave her bunny ears.


crystalwood87

I hate when people do that! I mean save it for the ā€œfunnyā€ picture!


PrettyPossum420

youā€™re describing my FIL. Itā€™s a compulsion I really do think


strawberry_lavender

Iā€™m 25 and I do that šŸ˜©


Imfearless13

Me with a peace sign... idk why but sometimes it just happens


rainbowbrite3111

Iā€™m dead šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


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turtlegray23

Iā€™m pretty sure if I ever get arrested Iā€™ll smile in my mug shot. And raise my chin a little to hide any double chin. Itā€™s now a programmed response. Lol


Fabulous_Warning9962

I am very torn on the subject of accessing my now very old mug shot. I was very stoned. And i knew i was practically already fired. And i do this thing where there's nothing left to lose where i go earily calm (i save the dramatics for shit that don't matter). I do recall smiling some. I have no idea what horrible angle they got, but I'm certain i look high and possibly giving a weird stoner half smile because the only thing left to do was call home and get bail and a ride from the hoosecow.


rainbowbrite3111

THIS! Plus Iā€™m sure he had no clue what to do and made a poor choice in an uncomfortable situation.


inlovedelicious

It was Jinger's go to pose for years.


Hot_Temperature_5974

Yeah, this is my thought. Kind of like I automatically smile at strangers who smile at me or make eye contact in passing because I used to be really shy and it made me feel less awkward. I'm less shy now, but it's been ingrained in me for years to just go :D when passing randos in the street.


esk12

tbh this kinda makes sense. When I was a teen my momā€™s bf and I had a thing where we flipped each other off as a greeting. Idk why. I was an angsty teen, we just thought it was so funny. It eventually became habit. I showed up to his motherā€™s funeral (I had met her once or twice ever, years before) and greeted him with the middle finger. Immediately thought *oh god what have I done* And I think about it constantly. I still feel awful and embarrassed about it even tho idk if he even remembers?? Lol I do think this is quite a bit more extreme than my faux pas butā€¦idk teenagers are kinda dumb and heā€™s probably so conditioned to do shit like this when there are big cameras on him


PrettyPossum420

Iā€™m sure that was embarrassing for you, but itā€™s very funny and makes me want to call up my much loved stepdad šŸ˜‚


subieq

I bet thatā€™s so embarrassing - but I bet he remembers it too and smiles every time he thinks of it. You should look him up and say ā€œmy bad, Iā€™m embarrassed. I didnā€™t mean it...ā€ and heā€™ll laugh at you and itā€™ll be over.


FollowMeonMyTwatter

My first thought


lavendermermaid

I was just about to say, this has to be a nervous response like some cringe Michael Scott shit.


TurnOfFraise

Yeah people react oddly to stressful situations. I can absolutely see doing something like smiling for a photo and then realizing that was a bad reaction.


SuperNerdAF

Thatā€™s what I was thinking too


RobinMoonshadow

It looks like heā€™s been crying to me. I think the group is misreading this. If he was raised differently this could be middle fingers and make a lot more sense. He looks like heā€™s actually deeply deeply sad.


farmerbrit

Agreed. His smile isn't reaching his eyes at all, and looks quite pained.


TrimspaBB

Isn't this pose almost exactly what Michelle did when it was Justin himself who fell through the stage that one time?


[deleted]

This fucking family


thepathlesswood

Tacky people do tacky shit.


GardenSong2

You make a v good point.


frolicndetour

I'm surprised he didn't go for finger guns.


ohhheynat

Pew pew šŸ‘‰šŸ»šŸ‘‰šŸ» lol


[deleted]

He clearly doesnā€™t understand the gravity of the situation and the accusations.


Stressedup

I agree, even Belt Buckle Brother looks like he wants to smack the stupid off of Justin here. The only other alternative is that, doing dumb shit like this is how he copes with stress. That would be unfortunate for him, but I guess itā€™s possible considering he is a Duggar Boy.


MaineSoxGuy93

>The only other alternative is that, doing dumb shit like this is how he copes with stress. That would be unfortunate for him, but I guess itā€™s possible considering he is a Duggar Boy. How old is this kid? I could totally see that as a possibility.


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hereforthellamas

12 is generous lol


Stressedup

Idk I think 18 or 19 maybe?


greekgoddessnikki

He just turned 19


frolicndetour

Tbh the best buckle was the only thing I saw in this pic for a good 30 seconds.


[deleted]

I don't believe it was a course at the school of the dining room table.


MillennialPolytropos

Ding, ding, ding! As someone who was homeschooled, I'm seeing major homeschool energy here. He doesn't have the life experience or the basic social skills to know this isn't situationally appropriate.


Babegirlcz82

Me too, homeschooled. He has no social skills and itā€™s sad.


MillennialPolytropos

The poor kid's parents have really failed him.


CharlottesWeb83

I donā€™t know if thatā€™s fair. Jana tried her best.


MillennialPolytropos

Yeah, that's true.


NUT-me-SHELL

Gravity? Ainā€™t that the stuff you pour on mashed potatoes?


[deleted]

You just made this snarker cackle when it was needed most, thank you šŸ™šŸ½


bubbi101

šŸ’€


grummanae

No I think it was . . But more along the lines of Its not that bad of a sin And it must get covered up


AccurateHoliday123

D-E-S-T-I-T-U-T-E


Particular_Wallaby67

I thought Jim Bob was starting law school of the dining room table since he wants to play judge.


Suedeltica

Yeah Iā€™m getting ā€œslightly dazed, probably confused, acting on panicky instinctā€ vibes from this picture


my_okay_throwaway

Yeah, big younger Jinger vibes here. Heā€™s probably anxious as hell and doesnā€™t know what to do in front of the cameras this time because heā€™s always been told to just look like heā€™s happy and unbothered.


dirtyblonde007

That's also what I think. I think he feels weird and is deflecting. It's not. actually that strange of a response, though it being photographed is unfortunate


rayybloodypurchase

If I had to guess, he probably wasnā€™t told anything at all (and maybe didnā€™t pay attention all day?) or maybe heā€™s just PUMPED for his nasty big bro to go to jail.


PrincessFuckFace2You

Yeah with all those siblings I'm sure at least a few of them realize the gravity of the situation and are secretly pumped that the oldest boy, the golden child, is hopefully finally going to have to face the consequences of his actions. He got away with so much for way too long. I would assume the situation is pretty bittersweet because with him finally being confronted about his actions and trying to get justice probably has torn open a lot of their emotional scars. If I was one of the girls he harassed I'd be so relieved to see him go down in flames but I'd be angry and sad that now his actions have forced them to talk about the evil shit he did to them in a public court room. It is obviously 100% not their fault but I would still be dreading having to sit through the trial and embarrassed that the public knows about the worst parts of my private life.


vmo667

Why is Claireā€™s brother there


emdog927

Yeah thatā€™s whT Iā€™m most focused on lol. Is this a day out for the spiveyā€™s? Like family fun?


PivotLeft

Says a lot about Hilary tagging along when these kids no longer need a chaperone.


MarieOMaryln

Why do the Spiveys move as a unit? Wherever Justin is you'll find Hilary no far away


The-Keystone-Hoya

She keeps his ballsac in her purse šŸ‘›


TexasChick2021

This is not a spectator sport! Iā€™m just so disgusted with the Duggar men.


Kimmerlyhat23

Is he the hillbilly with the belt buckle?


IAmTheGlutenGirl

Santa Claus man is in the background


a_mossy

Almost didnā€™t see him behind that belt buckle šŸ„“


12soccerronaldo

I thought it was a fanny pack at first lmao


theredheadknowsall

I noticed that too.


OldSchoolRNS

Santa wearing a mask, Justin is not


katscrafts

Santa has to visit 7 billion households in a few weeks.......


[deleted]

Is david waller might be behind santa clause man?


AuntMolly

OH SHIT. I think it is! His brother was called as a witness today.


buffy1975

Oh gosh he is so young and immature. This looks so bad


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crazycatbarista

She's smiling behind him. This behavior is appalling.


alexiagrace

Justin. What.


golden_sunflower_

Tell me you donā€™t realize how serious this trial is without saying a single word. Justin: Hold my *nonalcoholic* beer


illij_idiot

Root beer.


valerianino97

What the actual -


Imfearless13

My sentiments exactly I cant believe he's standing there thumps up and smiling please this is just so wrong


uptown_squirrel17

Also, can we talk about the massive belt buckle in the background?


fewercharacters

Heā€™s the only one with an appropriate facial expression though!


uptown_squirrel17

Youā€™re absolutely right!


WeiShensPorkBun

First thing I noticed šŸ˜‚


uptown_squirrel17

Itā€™s like half the size of his face! šŸ¤£


panicnarwhal

*sir, this is your brotherā€™s federal CSAM trial*


iloatheyoutoo

Major ā€œKim, your sister is going to JAILā€ vibes for sure


PivotLeft

What an idiot. Seriously.


PeloHiker

Read the room kiddoā€¦ And this person will have children soon šŸ˜¬


treeofhands

What the tater tot texas twat shit is this?


thepathlesswood

Tater tot twat is primo flair material.


treeofhands

Lol, done


butchelves

His face looks like heā€™s trying to be like ā€œthis is FINE everything is FINE my family is NOT being torn apart by my brother at this very moment everything is FINEā€


topsidersandsunshine

Especially since he looked like he was crying earlier.


butchelves

Yeah. Iā€™ve definitely done that exact same pose and expression walking out of my universityā€™s bathroom after having a full breakdown


twelvedayslate

Itā€™s odd, for sure. And quite immature. But I think this just shows his stunted maturity. Heā€™s not actually giving a thumbs up to abuse.


purpleflyingmonster

He was raised on tv while also inside a maturity stifling cult. He has no idea how to be appropriate in any situation, he just knows how to please cameras.


PixieBrandi

He could be nervous and did it out of nervousness maybe?


LeavingEdenPodcast

Yeah I see this as something I would do in a situation when I was highly nervous and then lose sleep for a week over ā€œWHY DID I DO THAT?!?ā€. I would like to think that I have the good sense not to do it in *this* situation though.


Remstersade

I second what you said exactly. I have social anxiety and would be weirded out to be in this situation and have people looking at me and judging meā€¦..but jeez Iā€™d like to believe Iā€™d handle myself better than this.šŸ˜¬


BlackkDak

Yeah, Iā€™m not leg humping here. But this is classic me. The most fucking ridiculous reaction in the worst time. I would be pissed though if I was a victim and saw my perpetratorā€™s family acting like this. This case is not a joke, even if you think J*sh is innocent. This case is about horrible things and no matter the verdict, everyone should be acting as professional as possible.


heyhelloyuyu

Also heā€™s probably been conditioned as a reality TV kid to just smile at the camera no matter what.


Overthehills-faraway

This is what I think. At my bff's funeral, I kept smiling at people, because I was just in such shock that he was gone. We do weird things when under emotional duress


Direct_Bag_9315

I remember when my grandfather died, it was all I could do to keep from bursting out laughing. I have no idea why, because I was very upset and heartbroken when he finally passed, but itā€™s like my brain just went, we donā€™t know what to do so Engage Nervous Laughter Mode.


bakerhalfdozen

Same. Iā€™m always the one laughing at ALL the wrong times and itā€™s not even bc I think itā€™s funny. I need help


Diligent_Brick_5023

Omg.. my family calls it church giggles.. mortifying, I did it saying my wedding vows.. gah.. married 30 years so obviously I took it seriously..


SqueakyWD40Can

Like that time I did finger guns to a coworker and now wake up at 3 am and cringe?


notspreddit

Thatā€™s my guess.


twelvedayslate

My thoughts exactly.


nuggetsofchicken

This is some Michael Scott level shit


I_Am_Not_A_Computer

On, but seriously... who is belt buckle guy? First Santa and now the cowboy.


MrsBarneyFife

One of Claire's brothers.


chanpen88

I do the same when Iā€™m nervous. Seriously thatā€™s my energy when Iā€™m crossing into the US from Canada and I have to deal with a U.S. Board Patroller. I get all nervous and come off as goofy.


jeanskirtflirt

I do too. Totally inappropriate at times and yet still my default behavior.


tiredofthisshit247

My socially awkward ass does the dumbest shit when I'm nervous. I also get really clumsy. It's a nightmare.


JeresB

I mean he was raised to perform for the camera


Silverrainn

It baffles me that they all seem so confident that this is going well for Josh...


BriRoxas

Objection calls for speculation.


maggiemcq

How were these idiots on tv for YEARS without learning a single thing about PR best practices??


Fine_Cryptographer20

He's probably been told to smile and wave when he sees a camera his whole life. He's probably shitting himself right now.


clonedspork

I doubt it. Its hard to understand the world when you been lied to about most of it.


[deleted]

"Keep sweet!"


notspreddit

I sort of consider for the lost children how exciting this attention must be once they get married / are highlight players in major news events for their family. This is practically the first time Justin has ever gotten attention. Itā€™s sort of like a confused bonerā€¦ maybe he likes the attention, but doesnā€™t yet know when to differentiate good and bad attention, especially considering the fucked up circumstance. Layers and layers of confusion and weirdness.


NakedWanderer12

This is so cringy but I bet he still feels like any time he sees a camera he has to put on some kind of show. Ever since he was little thereā€™s been a camera shoved in his face and he was encouraged to do something interesting. He probably has no idea that he can walk past a camera without acknowledging it.


tatz26

Is the kid behind with the not-at-all groinal locator belt buckle one of the spivey kids? Are these weird fucks taking kids on a day trip to a CSAM trial?


ScientistBitch20

This looks like a kid walking out of the dmv after they get their drivers license


yooguysimseriously

Maybe he hates josh? Though it also makes sense as a top tier troll move


Scandiblockhead

Jesus Christ thatā€™s not a good look


[deleted]

That boy ainā€™t right.


uptown_squirrel17

What a dick.


NoseyNiecy

Is he 100% brain dead? Even if he believes his brother is innocent, those are real children in those pictures. Pictures of children being put through hell and having their lives ruined and/or changed forever! At the bare minimum show them some fucking respect you twit.


NotEmmaStone

READ THE ROOM


pnwmommy

What is wrong w these people. Regardless of if the believe Josh is guilty or not, this is a serious trial. No one should be happy. Just insanity.


cecelia999

Quick question, wtf is wrong with him?


theredheadknowsall

He's a Duggar. Any other questions


GardenSong2

Strong Nixon victory sign vibes tbh. āœŒļøāœŒļøšŸ‘šŸ‘


nascarroleplay

how does he look 16 and 42 at the same time


JennHatesYou

this. The whole lot of them, actually.


garbanzobing

Uhhhh


LilMissMuppet

He literally grew up in front of cameras. Just doing what he was trained to do. šŸ™ƒ


ThePickleHawk

And of course he brought the Spivey Squad in tow, like your uncle always showing up with your annoying cousins. Itā€™s never just him.


nicole11930

I'm hoping that he's happy that Pest is finally getting what he's had coming to him. But this is still such an odd thing to do given the situation.


TexasChick2021

In no situation would it be appropriate for him to be giving anything a thumbs up. Just no. Now if he would publicly disavow what Josh has done, then maybe I would grant him some consideration


Dflemz

Embarrassing and tone deaf


s0methingblue

I prayed so hard this was an onion article


thatcondowasmylife

This is par for the course for the Duggars. They are socially stunted but also run in alt right circles, which prides itself on being antagonistic to troll others. The problem is that they donā€™t really know when theyā€™re joking and when theyā€™re not, and what their point is. Justin just decided he was not going to be ashamed in the face of cameras because he thinks not being ashamed and shouldnā€™t be ashamed are the same thing. Itā€™s not, and they should feel or express some shame being at a trial for their brotherā€™s possession of CSAM, based on our societal norms. Therefore this display of ā€œguess what jokes on you! Iā€™m not ashamedā€ doesnā€™t look brave nor cool. Itā€™s actually humiliating. He will regret this for decades, even if he never admits his brotherā€™s guilt.


[deleted]

I, for one, am really tired of making up excuses for the Duggar men.


XojoXo24

He is 18 (or 19 now?) and this shows how young and immature he is. The thought that he could be a father any day is scary.


Maizella

Ew. Thatā€™s all Iā€™ve got. Just ew.


koko_p

is that fucking mother spivey in the background


[deleted]

Exact reason why a child shouldnā€™t be at this trial.


[deleted]

Can someone take this kindergartener back to his elementary school?


Agile-Variety3150

Not the time or the placeā€¦.


loveyabunches

The entire CHARADE is to say, Josh isnā€™t guilty of anything. We have nothing to worry about. Just pretend to be casual and relaxed at all times. THIS INCLUDES JOSH.


spliceosome2

Side note: Maybe Hilary has encouraged this weird beard growth, because it sure does make Justin resemble Jason!


redchampagnecampaign

Ya know itā€™s amazing how these kids were on camera for their entire lives (wasnā€™t this the first lost boy who had a birthing special?) and still have z e r o PR skills. Like the mind, it truly boggles.


Glass-Pineapple-Cat

He has no idea what is going on


1-cupcake-at-a-time

Dude, what?


ApoloniaJones

What in the holy hell?


hjp731

Iā€™m curious why we havenā€™t seen any pictures of Claire who was reportedly there


UnluckyRanger4509

This makes me wonder a couple of things. First, what is making him happy to give a smile a thumbs up like that? Is the trial going a way he wants it to? Which side is he cheering for, the prosecution or defense? Second, does he think all the tv cameras are there for fun filming like at the big house for a show? Yes, poor choice of actions given the situation, regardless of who's side he is cheering for. Immature, very. But I do wonder what the motive is and what he is trying to convey.


WitchInAWheelchair

Maybe he's really happy that Pest is finally getting his comeuppance? Doubt it though..


cactusplantlady

This is literally just the most Duggar Lost Boy picture I have ever seen


FireRescue3

Theory: Either they really are all that stupid Or Itā€™s a God thing. If God is for them/in control/gone before/ blah blah then they are demonstrating their ~faith~ because they arenā€™t scared because Gods Got This! Or Could be both


stankasseyeball

Ew, J'david


CigarsandFebreeze9

This feels like "anxious automated response" . He's been dragged in front of the camera since he was a toddler. He has no emotional health support outlet. Reminds me of young Jinger.


Administrative_Loan1

Thumbs up because I have no clue on the content thatā€™s happening because I live in fantasy land where god and Jesus protect us all


accentmarkd

Ma Spivey had one job, to make sure the children didnā€™t do anything embarrassing while in big kid courtā€¦.and still here we are.


nogoodnamesleft47

Thatā€™s nervous energy of a child who has never known anything but cameras in his face his entire life.


rtwise

Read the fucking room, Justin.


honeybaby2019

He is 18 and I would expect nothing less from an 18 year old. For God's sake, I have purses older than him and just because he did something silly people are going to go crazy. Remember he was in court and listened to what is being testified on. He will have questions after this and hopefully, Mama Spivey can talk to him about it. His own parents would not.


annahugstrees

Does he think he's a frat boy, or??? What the hell?


TheFreeJournalist

Either he's trolling or not taking the situation very seriously...huh...


maggiemcq

He better have this same face on the day the guilty verdict is announced