Duggar critics slam James, Jana and friends for eating dinner in a 'disgusting' way in new video fro

Publish date: 2024-05-18

JAMES and Jana Duggar have fans scratching their heads over the interesting way they ate their dinner during their Italian getaway.

The Counting On alums has been enjoying an international vacation with other family and friends.

One of their travel pals, Laura, shared a video of the group on Instagram, indulging in individual pizza pies while dining at a restaurant.

The gang looked very focused on their cheesy meals keeping their heads down at their plates.

Laura captioned the post: "When in Italy… 🇮🇹 #foodies."

However, many fans couldn't get over how the gang consumed their pizza slices and let them know in the comments.

FAST FOOD

Hours earlier, James, 21, was again slammed for his eating habits after sharing a video of him at McDonald's.

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The fast food eatery featured details unique to its location, with the building's exterior showcasing Tuscan design influences and offering macaroons as a dessert option.

The 19 Kids and Counting alum even dined on "cheesecake for breakfast," a treat not offered in the fast-food chain's American market.

However, fans were still unimpressed by James' restaurant of choice and poked fun at the move on a popular Duggar forum.

The post's creator mocked: "A McDonald's with a Fresh Market bakery counter is 'the coolest.'"

Another commenter asked: "Who goes to Italy to eat at McDonald's? These people should just never leave Arkansas, as they aren't going to step out of their comfort zone no matter where they go."

Other fans took the opposite approach, with one person reasoning: "I'm not defending these folks, but I go to McDonald's in other countries. Not for every meal, but at least once."

A second mentioned: "European McDonalds really are a completely different experience."

While a third wrote: "On the plus side, the tour guide did most of the talking in this one, so mostly all we heard from the Lost Boy was 'wow,' 'cool,' and 'McDonald's.'"

BREAKING THE RULES

Italy was just one of the group's stops during their international travels.

They've also been documenting their journey through London and Switzerland.

James and Jana's vacation abroad is a bit of a shock to fans because the two are breaking from the strict rules established by conservative parents Jim Bob, 57, and Michelle Duggar, 56.

The parents have banned their children from living in or visiting major cities while growing up.

Despite this, the siblings have been exploring all the countries have to offer, with James even visiting a tavern - another forbidden establishment for the Duggar kids.

ADVENTURES ABROAD

James also took fans along on his snowy exploration through Switzerland with his friend Elijah.

In a carousel on his Instagram page, the first photo showed James looking out beyond the beautiful snow-covered mountains.

A subsequent video showed off the gorgeous view from above.

The reality star also shared photos of his food, including a pasta bowl.

Decked out in ski gear and sunglasses, another snap showed James and Elijah riding a ski lift.

Next was a video of the friends walking down a snow-covered street at night, with blaring club music.

The posts came just a day after Elijah posted a video of James sitting on the slopes, with a caption reading: "Absolutely amazing!!!"

Days earlier, the pair got into a silly exchange after confusion over their location during a layover in London.

James told his followers: "We're here in the state of..."

"State?" questioned his friend.

"The country... whatever this is, of London," said James.

"It's England!" Elijah said.

"No, we're in London, though," James tried to argue.

"It's the country of England, though!" said Elijah.

The banter sparked a slew of comments online, with some calling the duo's interaction "embarrassing."

JANA'S MYSTERY MAN

Among James' social media posts was also an eyebrow-raising photo of his sister Jana, 33, with her rumored secret boyfriend in Italy.

Viewers noticed the unidentified male sitting alongside Jana in one snapshot, and he again appeared in other photos from the trip.

While visiting the Pantheon and the Fontana di Trevi-Rome, the mystery man popped up in the background while the TLC alum made a funny face at the camera.

In an online thread, fans claimed the mysterious stranger might be Jana's "potential love interest."

One fan claimed: "He’s the only one on the trip that isn’t a family member."

Another fan speculated: "He could be a long-time family friend. That's how they know each other."

A third fan suggested: "She has been surrounded by sisters getting engaged, married, and pregnant in quick succession. Looks like it's her turn now."

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