Josh & Anna Smuggar: A Series of Unfortunate Events

[andromeda331]

5 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said:

Don't they call Meredith "Dithy?" Sure, that name won't last after she's 10, but for now, they're okay.

eta: Did Anna really say she wasn't going to use Mary? If she did, I missed it!

She did say they weren't going to use Mary because they call Meredith, Merry. 

[Temperance]

7 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

So they went with Mary. I was surprised that no one else used it, or Leona. I was sure Joe and Kendra would scoop that up. That's why I don't participate in baby naming pools. 😂

On the other hand, @Saylii here and three people at FJ guessed Bella Milagro. 

6 hours ago, allonsyalice said:

To be fair, Anna's whole thing is the M name. It would have been a dick move if Lauren named Bella Mary. (although Mary Milagro has a ring to it that isnt terrible)

I don't actually think it would have a bad choice to name her Bella Mary or Mary Milagro. I think Bella is fine on it's own.  It's her husband's grandmother as well as Josh's. 

Maryella is pretty, but one of my least favorite names. I'm not a fan of two names as one usually. The Duggars kind of did that with Joy Anna, but there is a space between Joy and Anna. Christopher and Anna Marie Maxwell did that with their oldest daughter Ruthanne (one word). 

Ella is very popular and trendy. I like both names, but not as one.  It's already hard enough to have your own identity in big family and now with a name similar to other family members only makes it harder. I would have gone with Molly or Marie in honor of Mary.

Welcome to the world Maryella! May your generation have the courage and tenacity to leave the cult and find the real world! May you realise you have potential to do almost anything you set out to! May you carve out your identity and find something that makes you happy!

[Joan of Argh]

2 hours ago, Heathen said:

The name wouldn't be so bad if it were broken into two names. Mary Ella is meh. Mariella is okay. Maryella is bad. 

I agree either break it into two names or spell it Mariella

Every time I look at Maryella I keep seeing MarYELLA....  Like that Disney movie... Old Yeller

That's all I got. 

[galaxychaser]

I thought they would go with Madeline. 

[Spencer Hastings]

Man, I don’t know why I didn’t pick Josh and Anna for Mary since the M thing is their schtick.  I guess it would’ve helped if I’d remembered they existed. 

Maryella Hope isn’t awful.  Mary was a given, plus they’re probably running out of good M names and liked Ella by itself. Bella and Ella are a little too close to Annabell for me, especially considering they were all due around the same time but it’s not my call to make. 

[ginger90]

Jill acknowledged this one:

[GeeGolly]

I feel like a Duggar sometimes when I see that @ginger90 posted - Oh yay! Pictures!

[BetyBee]

What a lovely tribute to Grandma Mary and Janarella 😂

Seriously, Mary is a lovely name and can be easily paired with middle names like Ann (would have been lovely) or Beth, Catherine - even Lou. And they already call Meredith "Merry" - for Pete's sake! What is wrong with these people?

[asuwur]

10 hours ago, Nysha said:

My bet is Josh walks out once the gravy train is derails. If he's smart, he's got a hidden cash box or savings account he's slipping small amounts of money into as a backup. Anna's screwed either way, because neither of them have any marketable skills and minimum wage jobs won't pay for childcare, let alone housing, food, medical, clothes, and everything else.

If the Duggar Train derails, I fully suspect Josh will bail (on the fence about if he'll take Anna or if she'd go if he even tried.) and have a tell-all ghostwritten. THAT'S how he'll fund everything.  I also think Derrick will too....but it won't be as juicy so it won't be successful. 

[Minivanessa]

15 minutes ago, asuwur said:

If the Duggar Train derails, I fully suspect Josh will bail (on the fence about if he'll take Anna or if she'd go if he even tried.) and have a tell-all ghostwritten. THAT'S how he'll fund everything.  I also think Derrick will too....but it won't be as juicy so it won't be successful. 

I don't know. Josh is still the Once and Forever Crown Prince of Duggardom in Michelle's opinion. Which is the only one that counts. IMO, as long as JB has enough assets to keep a roof over a dozen heads, the Sex Pest and his family will be first in line for house room and board.

Edited November 28, 2019 by Jeeves
clarity. it's a thing.

[Churchhoney]

9 hours ago, andromeda331 said:

 Sorry Maryella, you have no idea how messed up of a family you were born into. 

She may have a clue, just based on the size of the bow on her head. 

The giant mustard bow.

[Rabbittron]

This name is way to close to an ex sil MaryEtta

[PikaScrewChu]

11 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

Don't they call Meredith "Dithy?" Sure, that name won't last after she's 10, but for now, they're okay.

eta: Did Anna really say she wasn't going to use Mary? If she did, I missed it!

It was in the IG comments under one post. Said it was too close to Meredith. 

That being said if they are pronouncing it like Mariella rather than Mary-Ella, sure why not. Knowing the Duggars they are saying Mary-Ella and planning on calling her Ella. 

I would say Anna is kicking herself for choosing the M theme but nah. She enjoys the attention. 

[ginger90]

[galaxygirl76]

What a bunch of hooey.

[BigBingerBro]

Can anyone identify where they are sitting.  Is that the faux-kitchen/warehouse on the TTH property?

[MsJamieDornan]

Anna has no eyebrows in that picture ! Where did they go ?

[DXD526]

Those poor, clueless kids.

[Oldernowiser]

50 minutes ago, MsJamieDornan said:

Anna has no eyebrows in that picture ! Where did they go ?

Didn’t she give birth like ten minutes earlier?

[JoanArc]

“We’re grateful for a steady source of income from the carlot!”

[Nysha]

Given she's lost a child twice in the last few months, she should really stop having babies. She's getting overwhelmed and I don't think she's going to get the help that Michelle did from the church ladies. Although, Mackenzie (wrong spelling!) is old enough to have Meredith and Mason for her buddies while Michael takes over Marcus's care.

[Ljohnson1987]

I hope Smugs helps out with the kids. But, I'm sure Mack is the sister-Mom. 

[SMama]

As long as Volderjosh’s keep providing Anna will be in denial an keep on smiling.

[Sew Sumi]

47 minutes ago, SMama said:

As long as Volderjosh’s JB keep providing Anna will be in denial an keep on smiling.

FTFY. 😀

[galaxychaser]

I think they should have named her Macy. 

Anna is only 31???

[galaxychaser]

8 hours ago, MsJamieDornan said:

Anna has no eyebrows in that picture ! Where did they go ?

They went to get cigarettes!

[Temperance]

There are a lot of M- names Anna hasn't used yet.

Margaret, Madeline/Madelyn/Madeleine. Molly, Marie, Maria, Melanie, Melissa, Melinda, Martha, Maisie, Marcella, Magnolia, Mia, Mila, Miranda, Miriam, Matilda, Morwenna, Macy, Mabel, Marilyn, Marnie, Maura, Meghan/Megan, etc. 

I know tastes varies and different names appeal to different. I'd probably like the name Maryella if wasn't so similar to other family members' names. I think probably the name is to court favor with both the Duggars (particularly JB) and the public (They named their baby after Grandma Mary! How sweet!) I don't know; the Duggars are such public figures I get the feeling that plays a part when they pick names. Anna seems to dream of getting her family back more on the show (not likely Josh will comeback). Hopefully they just really like the name as well. 

I think JB will always take care of Anna and her kids, because they're his grandchildren and it would look bad if they didn't have a roof over their heads, etc. 

[floridamom]

Remember the Duggars are 'champion' at naming....we have Jana, JoyAnna, and Johanna.

[Albanyguy]

4 hours ago, Temperance said:

There are a lot of M- names Anna hasn't used yet.

Margaret, Madeline/Madelyn/Madeleine. Molly, Marie, Maria, Melanie, Melissa, Melinda, Martha, Maisie, Marcella, Magnolia, Mia, Mila, Miranda, Miriam, Matilda, Morwenna, Macy, Mabel, Marilyn, Marnie, Maura, Meghan/Megan, etc. 

You forgot "Madison".

[Minivanessa]

Just now, Albanyguy said:

You forgot "Madison".

Madison Ashley Duggar.  Has kind of a nice ring to it. 🤣

[galaxygirl76]

1 hour ago, floridamom said:

Remember the Duggars are 'champion' at naming....we have Jana, JoyAnna, and Johanna.

Jed and Jer with their identical middle names. 

[ozziemom]

1 hour ago, galaxygirl76 said:

Jed and Jer with their identical middle names. 

And Joseph, Josie and Josiah

[queenanne]

Good-looking little potato.  I too would have preferred Mariella.

[Barb23]

On 11/29/2019 at 1:11 PM, ginger90 said:

Anna looks wiped out in that picture,  understandably.  I read somewhere that it was a quick labor and delivery (I guess things speed up when it's #6.)  I can't imagine having to sit there while they read through that long chain of blessings.   Hope she had a thick cushion to sit on.  

[Lunera]

[Sew Sumi]

Oh Anna , STFU.

[Zella]

I am baffled by her assertion that naming her daughter Mary would be replacing Grandma Mary.

Don't you name children after someone to honor the namesake rather than replace them? I get concerns about confusion over same names/child having own identity when naming after someone but does anyone actually feel like the person is being replaced? 

[BradandJanet]

At least Anna is reasonably literate and keeps the emojis and hashtags to a minimum. I hope she has the sense to stop the baby production line though. If Josh thinks he's getting back on TV because he has a pile of kids, he's nuts. That train left the station a long time ago. 

That room looks like something in a local restaurant where the portions are big and and the prices are low. It's a far cry from the glamorous life in DC. Anna may not care, but I bet Josh does. 

[galaxychaser]

Is it

Mary Ella 

or

Mary Yella 

[Churchhoney]

7 hours ago, galaxychaser said:

Is it

Mary Ella 

or

Mary Yella 

It's 

Extremely Unlucky

[Broken Ox]

Why are the Scrabble tiles numbered 1-18?

[absnow54]

9 hours ago, Zella said:

I am baffled by her assertion that naming her daughter Mary would be replacing Grandma Mary.

Don't you name children after someone to honor the namesake rather than replace them? I get concerns about confusion over same names/child having own identity when naming after someone but does anyone actually feel like the person is being replaced? 

I think it’s different when someone has passed while someone is pregnant with their future namesake. The grief is still fresh, and some people in the family may be looking to fill the void that that person left, which can be a lot of pressure on the namesake. I’ve heard stories of family members being mad at women for being pregnant with the wrong gender after a loved one has passed because they were supposed to carry on that legacy. Maryella benefits from being part of a large crop of great grandchildren all born around the same time though. 

[ginger90]

A great aunt of mine lost a baby shortly after birth. Her name was Mary. Years later my mother was pregnant, and wanted to name a girl Mary. She discussed it with her aunt , and she was actually thrilled. For the rest of her days, she called my sister, Mary Sunshine. Sometimes it’s okay.

Edited December 1, 2019 by ginger90

[dariafan]

Since when are Duggar’s opposed to similar names anyway?

[zenme]

On 11/27/2019 at 10:50 PM, Heathen said:

My first thought was, will she unjustly accuse Tom Robinson. 

The name wouldn't be so bad if it were broken into two names. Mary Ella is meh. Mariella is okay. Maryella is bad. 

You mean the Tom who was helping with the chifferobe?

My hairdresser’s baby is Marielle.  I always that that was pretty. 
 

All of the Smuggar kids look like Pa Keller. Even the girls.

[Nysha]

11 hours ago, galaxychaser said:

Is it

Mary Ella 

or

Mary Yella 

Mary Ella dressed in yella went upstairs to kiss a fella,
Made a mistake and kissed a snake, how many doctors did it take?

[kokapetl]

I know I’m late to the party, but my theory about the visit to the car yard by Homeland Security is that the car yard was an unwitting recipient of chop shop cars or something. The lack of any real investigation of any Duggar suggests they are not persons of interest. And Anna deleting pictures of the girl and turning comments off is understandable considering how much online abuse they would’ve been receiving. 

[Future Cat Lady]

56 minutes ago, kokapetl said:

I know I’m late to the party, but my theory about the visit to the car yard by Homeland Security is that the car yard was an unwitting recipient of chop shop cars or something. The lack of any real investigation of any Duggar suggests they are not persons of interest. And Anna deleting pictures of the girl and turning comments off is understandable considering how much online abuse they would’ve been receiving. 

That's what I think too. They might have been scammed by someone and the cars have been taken away as evidence (or something like that). They might be victim of their own naivety.  Or they neglected to check if things were all ok. That would explain Jim Bob being mad at Josh (if that's true). They also could've lost money because of this.  

Edited December 1, 2019 by Future Cat Lady

[doodlebug]

2 hours ago, zenme said:

You mean the Tom who was helping with the chifferobe?

My hairdresser’s baby is Marielle.  I always that that was pretty. 
 

All of the Smuggar kids look like Pa Keller. Even the girls.

I think the reference was to Tom Robinson, the character falsely accused of rape by a woman named Mayella in To Kill a Mockingbird.

If you're wondering why I knew that, maybe the fact that I named my new puppy Scout would be a clue.

[Heathen]

3 hours ago, doodlebug said:

I think the reference was to Tom Robinson, the character falsely accused of rape by a woman named Mayella in To Kill a Mockingbird.

If you're wondering why I knew that, maybe the fact that I named my new puppy Scout would be a clue.

The reference is to Tom Robinson of TKaM. Mayella Ewell lured him into her cabin by offering him a nickel for breaking up a chifforobe. 

Three years ago, I named a trio of kittens I trapped (they went to another foster) Jem Finch, Scout Finch, and Dill Harris.