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Scott's avatar

Anyone complaining about you two being shirtless can kick rocks! Smh

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John Cronin's avatar

Your content has been the same the entire time I’ve followed you, which has been years. It’s well known that PJ hates clothes basically, and we love that about him! Filter the negative content out of your brains and keep the good stuff coming!

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PJ and Thomas's avatar

exactly! thank you John!

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Lane Wright's avatar

I’m sorry to hear about the flack you’re getting online. I’m sure it was sponsorships. It’s difficult because there can be a brand that you really love and then suddenly find out something about the company that makes you feel less inclined to support them. And when you’re working on sponsorships and have to agree to things in advance, I can see how something like this creep upon you out of nowhere. I know you had no choice to post about whatever the company was, but I’m glad there was a mutual decision to take that sponsorship down. As for the shirtless pictures, I think that’s simply ridiculous. The people complaining are being prudish to an absurd extent. As one of the books you mentioned discusses, there is far too much shame about the human body in the world today. If a man doesn’t feel comfortable, taking his shirt off, that’s his decision, but to be offended by a photograph of someone not wearing a shirt is trying to push body shame to a ridiculous extent. And those of us who watch you for any length of time know about PJ‘s preference for being shirtless and that it has nothing to do with being exhibitionist, just with being comfortable.

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Chris and Jacob's avatar

Yo guys, do not dwell on that negativity for a second longer! We love you and look up to you always! You are both incredible humans who are doing incredible work raising a beautiful family! Enjoy your vacation in Florida, you're doing amazing x

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Thomas Lawrence's avatar

Hope y’all have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!! Enjoy the Beautiful weather, and PJ have a Happy Birthday and enjoy your Quiet Time. Take Care and be Safe!! The (other) Thomas

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Christine Trang's avatar

There are always those who think they have every right to open their mouths and spew awful words! This is your content and your life, you do you and don’t let those dim your shine 🤍 I’m sorry it’s been a down week. Hopefully the sunshine and the beach make it better. Happy birthday PJ❣️

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Clayton Whipple's avatar

The complaint I have is when one of you are not shirtless. I count it as a good day when both of you are shirtless. ❤️❤️

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Ted Howard's avatar

Hope you have fun weekend with your precious family. Again, a very happy birthday to PJ.

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Rhonda's avatar

Happy Birthday PJ!! I hope your day is filled with so much love and laughter.

I personally love the shirtless posts as much as the fully clothed. And even if I didn’t I wouldn’t comment about it. Just scroll past or unfollow. Opinions are like assholes and all that jazz. There are always people who feel like everyone cares what they think.

Sending you guys love and good vibes every day. ❤️

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Dewain Cook's avatar

I'm a 68 y/o man and folks this day and time will always have some issue with everything, I don't

think they are happy people in there on skin. Your kids have seem you shirtless from the time they were adopted, just block those folks. I live in a small town about 45 minutes from PCB, it does not interest me anymore and the traffic can be so bad at times. I've had two 14year relationships, lost the last one to COVID, that one was tough, only got to see him right before the machines were turned off back in 1921. Finally feel pretty good in my own skin, but it still comes back at times. Take care, be safe and don't let anyone change who you are.

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Dewain Cook's avatar

Dang, so much for proof reading. My last partner died in 2021 not 1921, I wasn't even born then, man the 68 y/o shining like the northern star.

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Steve G-B's avatar

Your newsletter is written really well. A fun read each week. And for the love of god, please keep the shirtless photos.

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JimNY's avatar

Again, heartfelt wishes for PJ’s birthday. Happy you were able to celebrate it exactly how he likes them to be celebrated. 🎉🎉🎈🎈🤩

I was sorry to hear about the flack you’ve been taking over the recent partnership. I’m happy for you that it was taken down, but anyone who has been enjoying your online postings ought to know that what you incessantly do to support our community far outweighs these unanticipated situations. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The shirtless issue?...how ridiculous!! (I remember seeing something similar a while ago in a vlog (when you were sprucing up your laundry room, I think). I supported PJ’s comments about that same nonsense, then, and certainly support yours, now. Please continue to be your comfortable selves in whatever you post - 🤗🤗

Have a good weekend - rest and be safe, happy and well throughout.💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

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Kym Warren's avatar

I can’t believe people were posting negative comments about you two going shirtless! I see nothing wrong with it! Some people need to get a life! I love you guys and your kiddos!❤️

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Daniel Murray's avatar

Oh, so a little dark drama rolled in this week? Eh — every road has its potholes 🛣️, and every picnic gets a fly or an ant in the potato salad 🐜🥗. It’s part of the ride, especially when you deal with the public. (Can you imagine what most waiters go through in a shift?)

Honestly, I was surprised you even got pushback about going shirtless. I’ve been following you two for so long that — sorry but it’s true — I barely even notice anymore whether shirts are on or off 👕❌. That’s not the focus for me.

If anything still surprises me about you two? Hmmm...probably the amount of chores 🧹🪵🚿.

I’m constantly amazed at how many projects you get yourselves wrapped up in — always one thing after another, and you somehow pull it off with grace and style. The real shocker?

The sheep 🐑! Way more startling than any shirtless photo, believe me. But I grew up around animals 🐓🐶🐄, so I know firsthand how much responsibility goes into that kind of care. So, I'd say the sheep are the real shockers for me —— taking care of all those sheep! Yikes! (Better you than me.)

Happy birthday to PJ 🎂🎉 — love the quiet beach tradition 🌊🏖️. Sounds perfect. Wishing you both a peaceful weekend (and maybe a nap) 😌🧺🌞.

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Rebecca's avatar

I truly hope you don’t let the negativity outweigh what your “true” online family think of y’all. 💙 I think it’s strange that anyone would comment about you posting pics without a shirt. I think it’s important for your children to see you being confident in yourself and comfortable with your body, especially when you work hard to maintain and be healthy. 🙂‍↔️

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Tom Mulrooney's avatar

You do not need to apologize for your photo's, or your sponsorships to a bunch of disgruntled viewers. Keep on keeping on!

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