Matt Roloff can’t exactly catch a break these days.
The Little People, Big World star appears to get dragged online for almost any reason, even when he shares a seemingly innocent photo of himself.
Case in point?
The picture below of Roloff in a funny hat at the supermarket.
After taking a glance at it, many followers wondered whether an intervention was needed for Matt’s alleged drinking problem.
We wish we were kidding, but scroll down…
“Getting in the full Christmas spirit.”
That’s what Matt wrote as a caption to this photo. Pretty simple, right? Pretty funny, no? Those would be our only reactions to the image.
However…
… not everyone saw it our way. They took one quick look at Roloff in a festive mood and their mind went someplace else; specifically, to what caused him to be in this sort of mood.
Case in Point:
This one person clearly thought alcohol played a role in Matt’s mood, and he or she seemed pretty judgmental about it in writing these two words.
Did He Fall Off the Wagon?
This is what some are wondering. No, Matt is not an alcoholic. Yes, however, he has one unfortunate mark on his record that have made some think he has a drinking problem.
The Arrest
In July of 2007, Roloff was arrested for drunk driving. Cops pulled him over after they spotted his vehicle swerving between lanes. Authorities reported Roloff allegedly failed the field sobriety test. He was taken to the Washington County jail where he was cited for a DUI.
This Was His Second Offense
In 2003, Matt was convicted of drunken driving in Multnomah County, court records prove. The charge was dismissed a year later after he successfully completed an alcohol diversion program.
Said Roloff After His Second DUI Arrest:
“I have entered a plea of innocent. I respect the judicial process and in fairness to the court I will not comment further on this case until it is resolved.” And said TLC at the time: “We respect the judicial process and will not offer comment until court proceedings have run their course.”
That Was Clearly Dumb
But does it mean Roloff has a problem with alcohol? He may have just made two misguided decisions after having a few too many drinks on a pair of occasions.
Not Everyone Focused on Roloff’s Blood-Alcohol Level Here, Of Course
As you can see from the comment above, LOL.
There Was Also This:
We’re all for positive thinking and everything, but the Matt and Amy ship has sailed. They both seem happy post-divorce and are both now in serious relationships.
In Fact, Matt Has Gotten in Some Trouble for His Romance
He’s dating Caryn Chandler, who used to manage Roloff Farms. So she knew Amy pretty well before she started to date Matt, a somewhat scandalous situation for all involved.
The Snub
Click on the above headline to read more about this Matt-Caryn controversy. There’s a rumor that Chandler snubbed Amy when inviting folks over to celebrate Matt’s birthday, furthering tension within the family.
Matt is Getting Dragged Left and Right These Days
Prior to sharing the Christmas-themed photo that started this controversy, he posted the image above… and he was taken to task by some followers for smoking. Does he do it in front of his grandkids, they asked?
A Loving Grandfather
Matt usually fills his Instagram feed up with adorable photos such as the one featured here. The guy is clearly a loving and doting grandparent.
We Guess He Should Stick to Pictures Such as These
For his own sake, that is. We’re cool with Roloff mixing it up, but if he wants to stave off annoying comments and trolls, we mean. Who, after all, can say anything negative about this photograph?!?