Justin Stroud, Mama June Shannon’s husband, has ventured into the world of family scams. Following in the footsteps of his stepdaughters, Pumpkin and Honey Boo Boo, he has taken to social media to promote and sell merchandise. Although he has returned to a sales gig, his approach closely resembles the tactics employed by Pumpkin and Honey Boo Boo. Let’s delve into the details.
When Justin Stroud first met Mama June, he was dealing with legal troubles. Both he and June were striving to turn their lives around, which created a common ground between them. Initially, June’s family was skeptical of Justin, fearing he would be like her ex-partner, Sugar Bear. Furthermore, June had traveled to Alabama to meet a man she had been chatting with, spending a substantial amount of money on him. However, upon meeting Justin, she brought him back home, and their relationship blossomed. They even had a secret wedding, leading many to believe that he was solely interested in financial gain.
Despite initial doubts, June’s daughters recognized Justin’s positive influence on their mother and were impressed by his support during Anna Cardwell’s challenging times. Unfortunately, Justin’s true colors have started to show. He reportedly exhibits anger towards Anna’s daughter, Kaitlyn, who resides with him and June. Moreover, he has now followed in the footsteps of Honey Boo Boo and Pumpkin by reselling merchandise at significantly inflated prices. A Reddit thread shed light on his activities, with one user sharing their experience:
“Justin is selling wristlets for $10. They are the exact same ones available on Temu for $1.67. People are buying them for $10 plus $8 shipping. Why????”
Fellow Redditors expressed their thoughts on the matter, criticizing the exorbitant shipping fee and questioning people’s willingness to spend so much on resold items. Some comments highlighted the desire for association with fame, while others predicted the challenges the family might face once the show ends and they have to find traditional employment.
The main concern among thread participants, however, was the steep shipping fee. They discovered that the wristlets Justin was selling were available on Temu, complete with barcodes and packaging, at a fraction of the cost. One user even mentioned buying similar items to include in gift bags for a school event, further confirming their origin.