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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino has definitely got the attention of social media by sharing a beautiful and cozy family photo during Christmas time. The mother of the former ‘Jersey Shore’ actor has been questioned about her taste in clothes, to mention just one of the things that his short festive message has triggered, and even the discussions about children’s presence in media have sprung.
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The picture showed Sorrentino and his wife Lauren with their kids, who were more animated than ever and appeared to be right in the middle of the best holiday moment. This is a kind of photo that people usually post on their social media accounts during Christmas season—a reality TV star who has honestly shared his fight against addiction and legal issues and is now enjoying the Christmas spirit along with his family and sharing it with the world. Still, even though there were ‘Merry Christmas’ replies, the complicated discussion was taking place.
A follower instantly took the conversation away from Christmas wishes to a bigger matter by putting the question of the ethics of bringing the very small children into the social media for the sake of getting more followers. ‘Lovely photo, but is it really worth using a kid for social media… too tiny… not a troll, the parents should be enough to make it desirable, profitable, and popular in social media already,’ was their comment. While itself saying ‘Merry Christmas!’, the remark was in tune with the ongoing debate concerning the children of the famous and their online traces. Gradually, the point of view found a backer in the comment which mentioned Eminem as the one who has remarkably managed to keep his daughter out of public sight.
However, there were other viewers who, instead of talking about the controversies, shifted their focus to the aesthetic and emotional elements of the picture. A user praised Lauren Sorrentino’s fashion sense, saying, ‘I don’t think Lauren’s style gets enough attention, always impeccable.’ ‘I don’t know if it’s because the shirt is incorrectly buttoned, or either his shoes are off because he has been sitting and playing and was told “Oh, picture time” and ran very fast to pose leaving the shoes, but it’s too cute lol.’ Such comments did a great job of bringing the elaborated family chaos to the celebrity post.
Nevertheless, not all the reactions were of a comical nature. One to-the-point comment brought the talking about the past of ‘Jersey Shore’ protagonists in plain words, ‘You cheated on Lauren in season 1 of J Shore.’ The comment that turned the clock back forced the debate on how for some people’s mind, stars’ past errors are never absolutely forgotten and the current family snaps do not lighten the load. It was a stark reminder of the continued influence of reality television.
Many people showed unwaveringly positive and religious messages directed straight at the family under the post. The followers labelled them as their ‘fav tv family’ and wishing them things like ‘Merry Christmas, Christ is king.’ One speculating about Mike’s well-documented transformation journey replied in detail saying, ‘I know that amethyst crystal is working its magic. I always believed it would be a lifelong shield—bringing positive energy, balance, and protection your way.’ This not only referred to his personal transformation but also to the public advocacy he had for mental health and recovery, and consequently, he had already connected with some of his audience on a deeper level through his storyline. His journey includes overcoming his darkest chapters.
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The Christmas post of Mike was there to say more than just a holiday card. It was a little, intensively lighted platform where he was viewed, judged, and celebrated from every possible angle the way his public persona—the reformed party boy, the devoted family man—was portrayed. The responses were a clear indication that even the most seasonal of greetings carry along the entire story of a celebrity. For Sorrentino, the transition from Jersey Shore house to the warmth of family has always been one of the most intriguing stories and the crowd is still there, watching and commenting on the unfolding of each chapter, like when he shares an adorable snow day with his young children. He also recently pleaded for help as his three kids caused holiday chaos. In a touching moment, his heart melted as his daughter called him “daddy” from his book, and he has shared a heartfelt message to his daughter in an adorable video.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
