DUGGAR household insurgent James has been slammed by critics for a horrible eating choice throughout his European trip.
The Counting On alum has been documenting his journey overseas on his YouTube channel, James Duggar Vlog.
The most recent video, titled "Visiting The Misplaced Metropolis," confirmed James, 21, and his associates touring to and touring across the Italian commune of Pompeii.
Earlier than arriving in Pompeii nonetheless, James and his group stopped by what the ex-TLC star described as "one of many coolest" McDonald's the 21-year-old has visited.
The McDonald's did characteristic particulars distinctive to its location with the constructing's exterior showcasing Tuscan design influences and providing macaroons as a dessert possibility.
The 19 Youngsters and Counting alum even dined on "cheesecake for breakfast," a deal with that is not supplied within the fast-food chain's American market.
The video was recapped on a Reddit board devoted to the fact TV household and followers seemed to be unimpressed by James' eating choices.
The submit's creator mocked: "A Mcdonald's with a Contemporary Market bakery counter is 'the best.'"
One other commenter requested: "Who goes to Italy to eat at Mcdonald's? These individuals ought to simply by no means depart Arkansas, as they are not going to step out of their consolation zone irrespective of the place they go."
Different followers took the alternative strategy, with one particular person reasoning: "I am not defending these people, however I am going to McDonald's in different nations. Not for each meal, however not less than as soon as."
"European McDonalds actually are a totally completely different expertise," talked about a second.
Whereas a 3rd Redditor wrote: "On the plus facet, the tour information did many of the speaking on this one, so principally all we heard from the Misplaced Boy was 'wow,' 'cool,' and 'McDonald's.'"
LONDON LETDOWN
Just lately, Duggar critics ripped James for his conduct throughout a current journey to London.
James shared snaps revealing that he'd formally touched down in Italy.
Nevertheless, earlier than arriving in Rome, James and his buddy Elijah had a while to kill throughout their layover in London.
The fact star and his buddy took a practice trip to the center of town and began strolling round whereas filming.
James stated: "We're right here within the state of..."
"State?" questioned his buddy.
"The nation... no matter that is, of London," stated James.
"It is England!" Elijah stated.
"No, we're in London although," James tried to argue.
"It is the nation of England although!" stated Elijah.
The embarrassing geography alternate was shared on a well-liked Duggar Reddit web page the place critics had a subject day within the feedback.
One critic wrote: "The Duggars embody the 'ugly American' stereotype."
One other typed: "I've at all times discovered them at their most embarrassing after they journey; they appear to view different cultures and nations as novelties and theme parks and the locals as costumed performers.
"I would really feel in another way if touring broadened their horizons however I sort of want they’d simply keep residence moderately than inflict their provincialism and occasional condescension on individuals simply attempting to reside their lives," they concluded.
"It’s after they checked out Huge Ben and didn’t know what it was. There are buildings in London which can be older than America itself. Some respect please," wrote one other Redditor.
One other begged: "MAYBE do some analysis earlier than you go? MAYBE learn a e-book? MAYBE Google some BASIC information."
His trip got here as a little bit of a shock, although, as his mother and father Jim Bob and Michelle have strictly forbidden their youngsters from dwelling in or visiting main cities whereas rising up.
BREAKING THE RULES
James has turn into the most recent Duggar sibling to break free from his household's conservative guidelines, following within the footsteps of a few of his sisters and his insurgent cousin, Amy, 36.
On Friday, James shocked followers when he posted a snap of him visiting a pub throughout his journey to London.
Within the pic shared on his Instagram Tales, James appeared to be feasting on a hamburger and fries whereas his companion dug his fork right into a rooster leg.
It's unclear if the TV character had a drink on the tavern.
The image he posted confirmed two glasses of water with ice and lemon slices sitting on the desk subsequent to the pair's plates.
James appeared to interrupt considered one of his father's strict guidelines about being seen at a bar.
His mother and father don't drink alcohol, and so they additionally raised their 19 youngsters to abstain.
Of their e-book, Rising Up Duggar: It is All About Relationships, his sisters - Jinger, 29, Jana, 33, Jill, 31, and Jessa, 30 - recalled anecdotes of the patriarch warning them in regards to the risks of alcohol.
The siblings admitted that they averted listening to nation and rock music the place the lyrics would possibly glorify consuming conduct.
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