Josiah and Lauren: He Has To Marry Somebody

[Booking It]

The juxtaposition of the two posters perfectly sums up how programmed they are in the choices they make. Those two are what, 21 and 18? They should have had a silly date night and watched Night School, but I'd bet the farm that their cult declared that only Gosnell has the Gothard Stamp of Approval™.

[PikaScrewChu]

7 hours ago, Annb67 said:

Oh for the love. Attention-seeking much? Here's a selfie of me crying, please pat my head.

"We have to pretend that we enjoy spending time together"

In reality one snuck off to A Star is Born and the other went to Christopher Robin.

[Jynnan tonnix]

2 hours ago, lascuba said:

Exactly. Anti-choicers are so intellectually dishonest that they pretend Gossell's actions epitomize legal abortions. 

That's it in a nutshell. It may not be a "Christian" themed movie with Kirk Cameron at the helm, but the very fact that the guy performed such heinous procedures under something like a banner of abortion makes them feel justified in classifying every abortion as basically the same thing. 

[Jynnan tonnix]

2 hours ago, PikaScrewChu said:

"We have to pretend that we enjoy spending time together"

In reality one snuck off to A Star is Born and the other went to Christopher Robin.

Now, there's a much happier scenario. I'd far rather watch either of these . Then again, I'm of the sort who wants my movies to entertain and make me happy. Not that there isn't a place for material which may be profoundly disturbing if it opens your eyes to things you were not aware of, but I'd as soon save those for an evening in front of the computer rather than "date time" out at the movies.

[PikaScrewChu]

5 minutes ago, Jynnan tonnix said:

Now, there's a much happier scenario. I'd far rather watch either of these . Then again, I'm of the sort who wants my movies to entertain and make me happy. Not that there isn't a place for material which may be profoundly disturbing if it opens your eyes to things you were not aware of, but I'd as soon save those for an evening in front of the computer rather than "date time" out at the movies.

What kind of "date night" involves a movie about Gosnell? That's what baffles me.

Well, I'm even more baffled they could sit through a movie together. Are people sure Josiah didn't sneak into A Star is Born?

[LilJen]

13 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

The Duggars can play this movie in their heads as the norm. The norm for women who terminate and the norm for terminations. Which, from what I understand, is far from the truth.

Yes. Just like the norm for dating is anonymous hook-ups all day every day.

[DCCme]

8 minutes ago, LilJen said:

Yes. Just like the norm for dating is anonymous hook-ups all day every day.

Wait - are you saying that’s not the norm?  I’ve been doing it wrong ?.

[Christina87]

12 hours ago, Annb67 said:

Oh for the love. Attention-seeking much? Here's a selfie of me crying, please pat my head. On the other hand, if they went and saw night school, which is what is in the selfie, maybe they were crying from laughter. 

Haha this picture made me laugh. They do not need to become professional actors anytime soon! It reminded me of when my dad had my sister and me pose with a newspaper on September 11, and we looked ridiculous. Of course we were sad, but we were middle schoolers trying to look solemn. It came out with such a fake affect, and that's how these two fools look!

[CarolMK]

Interesting that Josiah says it's a great movie to watch no matter what side of the aisle you're on. Does this mean he accepts people who have pro-choice views? If so, it's the first time I remember a Duggar ever doing so.

I'm from South Jersey, lived my entire life 18 miles from Philadelphia and I never heard anything about this doctor or this case. I'm pro-choice but the details sound gruesome and I have no desire to see this movie. 

[frenchtoast]

This is not the place to get into the abortion debate. Move on. Ignoring this announcement, having to get the last word in, will result in your post being removed and a possible warning. 

[Ohiopirate02]

6 hours ago, CarolMK said:

Interesting that Josiah says it's a great movie to watch no matter what side of the aisle you're on. Does this mean he accepts people who have pro-choice views? If so, it's the first time I remember a Duggar ever doing so.

I'm from South Jersey, lived my entire life 18 miles from Philadelphia and I never heard anything about this doctor or this case. I'm pro-choice but the details sound gruesome and I have no desire to see this movie. 

I think he wants pro choice people to see this movie and then hopefully change their views.   The fact that this was a special case means nothing to him. 

[Fostersmom]

What a staged and contrived pic. I can just hear Lauren barking at Si, take it again, I don't look upset enough!

[Barb23]

Good Lord. They come across as  "Oh look at us, we are so sensitive."  They sound like they have the monopoly on watching a movie that "brought tears to our eyes."   Geez I not only cry during shows & Lifetime movies but some commercials as well. 

[Normades]

10 minutes ago, Barb23 said:

Good Lord. They come across as  "Oh look at us, we are so sensitive."  They sound like they have the monopoly on watching a movie that "brought tears to our eyes."   Geez I not only cry during shows & Lifetime movies but some commercials as well. 

Well, I certainly hope you post pictures of yourself crying and tell everyone how you feel, what you believe, and why you are right and everyone should feel and believe the same way.  Otherwise, you're not doing it right -- apparently.

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

On 10/14/2018 at 3:50 PM, PikaScrewChu said:

In reality one snuck off to A Star is Born and the other went to Christopher Robin.

On 10/14/2018 at 6:52 PM, PikaScrewChu said:

Are people sure Josiah didn't sneak into A Star is Born?

Hahaha! This is what I bet- Josiah is totally a closet Little Monster (Lady Gaga fan).  He told the Duggars they were going to see "Gosnell" but they totally saw and ugly-cried through "A Star is Born."   They then had to cover the tracks of their ugly-crying by making this post to further assert that they definitely did not go see "A Star is Born," but "Gosnell," just in case you were wondering, JD.  Plus, Lauren gets to show off her "sad face" to the camera.  See, internet strangers who say she's a cold b*tch? She has the feelings, too!

(I wish this was true. Or I wish Josiah at least sneaks away at some point to see "A Star is Born" or secretly streams it when it's available that way....because we all know he wants to watch it.)

Edited October 17, 2018 by MyPeopleAreNordic

[PikaScrewChu]

I can't see Little Miss Gothardite approving of NIKE! Lady Gaga. But Josiah? Josiah would 100% be a Little Monster.

Oh what I would give to see Josiah awkwardly dance around to Lady Gaga.

[Wishing Well]

This movie DOES have Dean Cain though, and he’s an asshole who believes everything they do.  I support them supporting him though, in fact I recommend they check out Supergirl...especially season 2. 

[Fuzzysox]

On 10/15/2018 at 11:03 AM, Barb23 said:

Good Lord. They come across as  "Oh look at us, we are so sensitive."  They sound like they have the monopoly on watching a movie that "brought tears to our eyes."   Geez I not only cry during shows & Lifetime movies but some commercials as well. 

When I saw the picture without knowing anything about it, I thought Lauren had had a miscarriage thus the crying. 

[Marshmallow Mollie]

Wow, what a downer of a movie for date night. Maybe one of them won’t be in the mood for sex afterwards. 

Maybe that was the plan.

[Westiepeach]

9 hours ago, Fuzzysox said:

When I saw the picture without knowing anything about it, I thought Lauren had had a miscarriage thus the crying. 

That was my first thought, too!

[Lunera]

Lauren is finally a true Duggar woman with that mustard cardigan. 

[MunichNark]

The gulf in that picture speaks volumes. Not buying this union at all. At all.

[BitterApple]

Why do the Swanson kids look so unhappy? I think they inherited their RBF from their mom.

Regarding the infamous mustard cardi, I'll admit it looks better on Lauren than the Duggar girls. She has a warm skin tone and brown eyes, which work well with fall shades.

Eta: I just realized in the second to last picture the boys were likely told to look serious in order to mimic the wood statue they were posing next to. So maybe they're not a sad bunch after all.

Edited October 20, 2018 by BitterApple

[Nysha]

Who's taking the picture? Do they still need an accountability buddy? (joking)

Lauren, you're married. How about following Jill & Jinger's example and wear jeans when they're more appropriate than skirts. Like, when hiking or whenever you effing want to wear them.

[louannems]

That second picture is so awful I wonder why they posted it.  It looks like a lovely autamn day, though. I'm glad to see a flat bellied Lauren.

[PikaScrewChu]

2 hours ago, louannems said:

That second picture is so awful I wonder why they posted it.  It looks like a lovely autamn day, though. I'm glad to see a flat bellied Lauren.

Lauren probably isn't. I wonder if she's been given the woeful education that Anna had.

[ginger90]

He’s got the pose down:

[Scarlett45]

3 hours ago, MunichNark said:

The gulf in that picture speaks volumes. Not buying this union at all. At all.

They ARE kind of far a part, that was the first thing I thought of. And it doesn't look as if they were in motion at the time either.......

3 hours ago, BitterApple said:

Why do the Swanson kids look so unhappy? I think they inherited their RBF from their mom.

Regarding the infamous mustard cardi, I'll admit it looks better on Lauren than the Duggar girls. She has a warm skin tone and brown eyes, which work well with fall shades.

Eta: I just realized in the second to last picture the boys were likely told to look serious in order to mimic the wood statue they were posing next to. So maybe they're not a sad bunch after all.

Yes I think the yellow looks nice on her. I have brown skin and think I look good in mustard yellow and burnt orange etc etc. She looks happier than Josiah in these photos. 

[xwordfanatik]

1 hour ago, Scarlett45 said:

They ARE kind of far a part, that was the first thing I thought of. And it doesn't look as if they were in motion at the time either.......

Yes I think the yellow looks nice on her. I have brown skin and think I look good in mustard yellow and burnt orange etc etc. She looks happier than Josiah in these photos. 

Only because she's with the Swansons, does Lauren look happier.  I don't buy that she would have looked at Si, had it not been for Counting On.  I doubt she watched 17, 18, 19 Kids, without thinking that she could snag that gig for herself, no matter which Duggar male was available.  

I have golden skin, strawberry blonde hair, and I also don't have a problem wearing mustard yellow.  I can also wear OD green.  I actually had my colors done a while back.

[Scarlett45]

30 minutes ago, xwordfanatik said:

Only because she's with the Swansons, does Lauren look happier.  I don't buy that she would have looked at Si, had it not been for Counting On.  I doubt she watched 17, 18, 19 Kids, without thinking that she could snag that gig for herself, no matter which Duggar male was available.  

I have golden skin, strawberry blonde hair, and I also don't have a problem wearing mustard yellow.  I can also wear OD green.  I actually had my colors done a while back.

Yes you're right, she's spending time with her family so it makes sense she would be happy. 

[Lunera]

Strange Lauren isn't documenting her life as a newlywed like all the other fundie wives, she looks like the type to show off her new married life. I bet their house isn't finished yet and they're either living with her parents or the trailer they took their 1st trip in.

[Nysha]

Kendra hasn 't posted much on social media, either. It probably takes the daughters-in-law awhile to get with the "Push our brand at all costs" picture.

[Temperance]

5 hours ago, xwordfanatik said:

Only because she's with the Swansons, does Lauren look happier.  I don't buy that she would have looked at Si, had it not been for Counting On.  I doubt she watched 17, 18, 19 Kids, without thinking that she could snag that gig for herself, no matter which Duggar male was available.  

I have golden skin, strawberry blonde hair, and I also don't have a problem wearing mustard yellow.  I can also wear OD green.  I actually had my colors done a while back.

I disagree that Lauren picked Si, because of Counting On/19 kids, etc. I think "she" picked him, because she was raised IBLP, grew up going to Big Sandy and the Duggars are part of the same community. Also her father seems to want to marry his daughter (and maybe even daughters or sons) off to the Duggars. Like a lot of these young girls/women, I doubt she'd be getting married if she wasn't a fundie. It makes me sad that these young women are pushed to make these decisions at such young ages. 

She is a pretty young lady and she probably will have a baby sooner than later. 

[bigskygirl]

No baby announcement yet? Slacking on the baby making job are they? Hmmm...

[Barb23]

Sorry. I know this is a repeat question, but what do these two do all day?  Are they helping in the renovations of  the huge house they'll be house sitting in?  Does Si help in the Roadside Car Lot? Does Lauren help out with any of the littles or her siblings?  Do they just sit at home ordering pee sticks on line? 

[Rabbittron]

1 hour ago, Barb23 said:

Sorry. I know this is a repeat question, but what do these two do all day?  Are they helping in the renovations of  the huge house they'll be house sitting in?  Does Si help in the Roadside Car Lot? Does Lauren help out with any of the littles or her siblings?  Do they just sit at home ordering pee sticks on line? 

 I'll take sitting at home ordering Pee Sticks online for $1,000 Alex.

[GeeGolly]

12 minutes ago, Rabbittron said:

 I'll take sitting at home ordering Pee Sticks online for $1,000 Alex.

Hopefully one of them knows Lauren needs to pee on it. Not just take it to the bathroom and wait 60 seconds.

[Rabbittron]

1 minute ago, GeeGolly said:

Hopefully one of them knows Lauren needs to pee on it. Not just take it to the bathroom and wait 60 seconds.

They can always ask doctor JillThe Non Medicine Woman for advice.

[Temperance]

1 hour ago, Rabbittron said:

They can always ask doctor JillThe Non Medicine Woman for advice.

Or Michelle.

[PikaScrewChu]

6 hours ago, bigskygirl said:

No baby announcement yet? Slacking on the baby making job are they? Hmmm...

Personally I'm hoping someone didn't explain to one of them (or both of them) how is babby formed. Delay the inevitable for a bit anyway.

[Marigold]

is this trip to the mountains a pregnancy announcement for the Swanson family?

[cmr2014]

3 hours ago, Barb23 said:

Sorry. I know this is a repeat question, but what do these two do all day?  Are they helping in the renovations of  the huge house they'll be house sitting in?  Does Si help in the Roadside Car Lot? Does Lauren help out with any of the littles or her siblings?  Do they just sit at home ordering pee sticks on line? 

I'm going to take a guess at "regret a lot of things."

If they were a normal pair of newlyweds, they might have a lot of fun free of the responsibilities of work and parenting for a year, but they're not. 

I doubt very seriously that they are fornicating like bunnies. I don't think that they are staying up all night talking about their hopes and dreams. Josiah, at least, has no hobbies or interests. They don't read books or magazine, watch televisions, or go to mainstream movies. They barely know each other and I think they're both terrified to say anything that might sound the least bit non-Gothard-approved.

If I were either of them, I'd be chomping at the bit for Josiah to go back to work, or for Lauren to get pregnant, just so there would be an inert topic for conversation.

[EVS]

I’m going to go with: watching Kirk Cameron movies and pretending they both don’t find him hot. 

[Marigold]

It's funny because Josiah kinda seemed to be the "fun one" and actually stood out from the other Duggar boys.  Now?  he is a snoozer and looks oily.

[Lunera]

What an odd looking couple. Her skirt looks strange pulled up so high.

[SnarkySnarky]

36 minutes ago, Lunera said:

What an odd looking couple. Her skirt looks strange pulled up so high.

Probably covering up that bump. ??

[BitterApple]

They look so stiff and unnatural.

[Abstract]

If I didn’t already know who they were, you could tell me that was a couple of 40-year-olds and I wouldn’t question it.

[Saylii]

Her face is quite plump.  Combined with the weird outfit I would not be surprised to hear an announcement soon.

[ChiCricket]

14 hours ago, Saylii said:

Her face is quite plump.  Combined with the weird outfit I would not be surprised to hear an announcement soon.

If so, I guess they figured out what goes where to make a 'babby.'?

Edited October 26, 2018 by ChiCricket
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