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Jinger Duggar’s husband Jeremy Vuolo called ‘pretentious’ by fans after he shares ‘lost art of writing letters’ post

JINGER Duggar's husband Jeremy Vuolo was called "pretentious" by fans for highlighting the "lost art of writing letters."

, 33, shared a selfie on with his pen and notebook on Friday to promote their biblical podcast "."

Jinger Duggar's husband Jeremy Vuolo was called 'pretentious' on Friday
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Jinger Duggar's husband Jeremy Vuolo was called 'pretentious' on FridayCredit: Instagram
He referenced the 'lost art of writing letters' in front of a laptop
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He referenced the 'lost art of writing letters' in front of a laptop Credit: Instagram
Reddit users lambasted his post and said Jeremy was 'name-droppy'
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Reddit users lambasted his post and said Jeremy was 'name-droppy' Credit: Instagram

"Finally. The weather in LA has caught up with the calendar," he wrote.

"This week on the ... podcast, [] & I chat about the lost art of writing letters and how it can cultivate gratitude in our hearts for others."

The caption which also referenced his new fountain pen resulted in a snarky backlash on .

One user shared a screenshot of his post, which was entitled "WHY IS HE SO PRETENTIOUS? 'The lost art of letter writing' Ick,'" prompting a slew of negative comments.

"He's that pretentious and name-droppy," one person wrote, while a second said they were "surprised he’s not using an actual quill and ink. *rolls eyes."

One person said they were 'surprised he’s not using an actual quill and ink'
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One person said they were 'surprised he’s not using an actual quill and ink'Credit: Instagram

"I, too, remember the first time I held a pen,"; a third Redditor quipped.

Another user wondered why Jeremy was recommending letter-writing with a laptop in front of him.

"Okay but why would you brag about writing letters while you have an open laptop in front of you?" they wrote.

";That’s like bragging about how much you like to walk, while pushing your bike beside you."

Others took issue with his description of the weather in in the wake of wild fires and heat waves.

The comments rolled in on Reddit as users mocked Jeremy
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The comments rolled in on Reddit as users mocked JeremyCredit: Reddit
One took issue with his description of the weather
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One took issue with his description of the weatherCredit: Reddit
Another asked if he was using a pen and notebook when there was a laptop in front of him
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Another asked if he was using a pen and notebook when there was a laptop in front of himCredit: Reddit

"The weather has caught up with the calendar?!" one person asked. " had been going through a heat wave these last couple weeks. "It's literally 70 degrees in LA. He doesn't even need that jacket."

But it wasn't all negative in the Instagram comments section, where fans praised Jeremy's "messages of love and kindness," while others discussed the merits of having a pen pal.

"I was just thinking about letter writing the other day and how we've driven away from doing things such as that by hand and not with technology," another follower wrote. "I'll have to tune in for that!"

Jeremy recently came under fire for on National Coming Out Day – even though he believes that "being gay is a sin."

, 26, took to  to share a photo with her husband as he wore a maroon blazer, blue dress shirt, and the multicolored tie on October 11.

The  pair married in 2016 and share daughter Felicity, two, but they are now  after a miscarriage last fall.

Jeremy also got some positive feedback under his post
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Jeremy also got some positive feedback under his post Credit: Instagram
Some users welcomed letter-writing with all the technology
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Some users welcomed letter-writing with all the technology Credit: Instagram
The church has refused to follow public health orders
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The church has refused to follow public health ordersCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Jeremy Vuolo is a leader at the church
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Jeremy Vuolo is a leader at the churchCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Today, The Sun revealed that their church suffered a outbreak after – but they are continuing indoor services.

Grace Community Church in Sun Valley resumed indoor services in July but now has three confirmed cases, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

The church will continue its indoor services this coming Sunday, despite the outbreak, and all worshipers are welcome to wear a mask.

The megachurch has an estimated attendance of 7,000.

LA County Public Health confirmed that they are "currently investigating an outbreak at Grace Community Church."

"As with all investigations of outbreaks, Public Health will work closely with the church to support outbreak management strategies that can limit transmission of COVID-19," a spokesperson shared.

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Jeremy is one of the leaders at Grace Community Church and Jinger has been regularly wearing her mask out in public.

The Duggars are who avoid birth control and believe God determines the number of children they have.

Grace has said it will not be held responsible for any COVID cases
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Grace has said it will not be held responsible for any COVID casesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Jinger and Jeremy are expecting their second child
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Jinger and Jeremy are expecting their second childCredit: Instagram
The couple suffered a tragic miscarriage in 2019
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The couple suffered a tragic miscarriage in 2019Credit: Refer to Caption
Their megachurch is now dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak
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Their megachurch is now dealing with a Covid-19 outbreakCredit: Instagram
Jeremy and Jinger married in 2016 and share daughter Felicity, two
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Jeremy and Jinger married in 2016 and share daughter Felicity, twoCredit: Instagram
The Duggars are strictly conservatives and don't believe in contraception
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The Duggars are strictly conservatives and don't believe in contraceptionCredit: TLC
Redditors complained that Jeremy was pretentious today
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Redditors complained that Jeremy was pretentious todayCredit: TLC
Jinger Duggar and husband Jeremy reveal they waited three months to announce pregnancy due to 'painful' miscarriage
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