'Why would anyone give them a dime?': Fans slam Jessica Shannon and Honey Boo Boo for introducing another money-making scam

Jessica Shannon and Alana Thompson faced backlash as they got caught in a money-making scam following their participation in Pumpkin's ping pong game
UPDATED JUN 23, 2023
Jessica Shannon and Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson were slammed after they introduced a profit-driven game recently (@jessicaaa.shannon and @honeybooboo/Instagram)
Jessica Shannon and Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson were slammed after they introduced a profit-driven game recently (@jessicaaa.shannon and @honeybooboo/Instagram)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Fans of 'Mama June' are expressing frustration as stars Jessica Shannon and Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson continue their string of money-making schemes, hot on the heels of Pumpkin's controversial "Pen Pong" venture. The family's relentless pursuit of profit has created a significant stir, prompting backlash from fans.

With Pumpkin's recent scheme receiving considerable hate, Jessica Shannon and Alana Thompson have now stepped into the spotlight, introducing a new game designed to entice even more cash. The sisters' persistent efforts to lure money in have left fans exasperated and questioning their motives, further fueling the ongoing nuisance surrounding the family's relentless pursuit of profit.

Jessica Shannon and Alana Thompson's money-making scheme

The new money-making scheme is somewhat like a gift-giving system where individuals can send gifts to Jessica and Alana. When someone sends a gift, their name is displayed on a screen for everyone to see. However, their name remains visible only until the next person sends a gift, at which point the screen updates with the new person's name. This game could potentially be seen as a way to incentivize people to send gifts by offering them public recognition.

By displaying the names of gift senders on the screen, the game creates a sense of competition and encourages individuals to participate and potentially spend money on gifts to gain visibility and social recognition. On the other hand, there are many factors that have led the internet to criticize the 'Mama June' stars. 

'Why would anyone give them a dime?'

The internet has been furious over the money-making scheme that these 'Mama June' stars bring to the table time and again as one user wrote, "Cut them off, they see the end is near so are desperate. Just go by any Walmart u can find onez like em lol." Another user added, "Why would anyone give them a dime? Its insane the ppl that give all these reality ppl stuff."

Some users even accused them of being long-time con artists and wrote, "I still think they scam people with a lot of the things they do." While another user expressed concern and asked, "I just don't understand the insane people that actually give money for this bs."

"This isn't exactly new," referring to the pen-pong money-making scheme started by Pumpkin. Another user commented on the same incident and said, "Pen pong, selling cheap items double the cost, gift card giveaways that they never give away. Now they show your name for a few seconds for a cost."

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