16 Things We Keep Ignoring About Little People, Big World - Roloff family

When viewers were first introduced to the reality series, Little People, Big World, on TLC, they thought: well here is a unique, yet wholesome family out there in the world, just experiencing life as it comes. Matt and Amy Roloff, along with their four children, ran a family farm in Oregon and seemed like the picture-perfect family. Sure they struggled with their varying forms of dwarfism and everyday business and family woes, but they were in it to win it. We fell in love with their go-getter attitudes and their unwavering support and love for each other.

Then the wheels came right off. The marriage between Matt and Amy hit the skids, and we learned that one of the most clean-cut families in reality TV was anything but. There are so many skeletons in the Roloff family's closet. Here are sixteen things that people keep ignoring about Little People, Big World.

16 Matt's Death Hoax
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At the end of the fifth season, patriarch Matt Roloff suffered a health scare that left fans of the show wondering what had happened to him. The internet was abuzz with all sorts of speculation, with some sites even claimed that Matt had passed away. His family had to eventually make a statement assuring the world that Matt was alive and well.

15 Jacob Was Supposedly Forced To Participate In The Show
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Jacob Roloff was only nine years old when his parents decided to embark on a life in reality television. Years later, Jacob would go on to claim that his parents forced him against his will to participate in the family show when he clearly didn't want to be on television. No wonder there are tensions to this day.

14 Matt Has A Tendency To Get Behind The Wheel Of A Car When He Shouldn't
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Matt Roloff has struggled with his choices behind the wheel. In 2003, he received a citation for hitting the bottle and then hitting the road, but those charges were ultimately dropped. He didn't seem to learn his lesson, however, because in 2007, he was again pulled over for driving erratically.

13 Audrey And Jeremy Roloff's Conservative Views Turn Some Viewers Off
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Audrey Roloff has some very conservative life views, and she has caught considerable backlash for sharing them with people. She has adamantly spoken out against those choosing to live alternative lifestyles. Jeremy, also a staunch conservative, made public comments about how a man should never stop pursuing a woman. Oof. At least they have each other.

12 Audrey Makes It Clear That Feminism Is Not Her Jam
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Audrey Roloff is a lot of things, but feminist? She is not. The author, wife, and mother of two has gone as far as to state that a woman's body no longer belongs to her once she is wed. Umm, no girl. She took things a step further and went all, "Michelle Duggar," telling fans that their duty was to please their man.

11 Jacob Never Completed High School
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In this day and age, education is highly valued. Most parents aim to see their children at least earn their high school degrees. Youngest son Jacob Roloff went against the grain, and probably his parents' wishes, and dropped out of his public high school. He did go back and earn his credits online, though.

10 The Family Has Been Sued Over Their Farm
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The Roloff family has endured health woes, divorce, and even legal battles. A guest of their Oregon farm once sued them. Linda Farrall claimed that she became injured at the farm because of the owners' neglect. Linda wanted one hundred grand for her pain; the Roloffs said no way. They ultimately settled out of court.

9 Jacob Might Have Been Swindled Out Of His Hard-Earned Cash
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A few of the Roloff kids are very outspoken, with the youngest son Jacob perhaps being the most outrageous. He has made all sorts of claims over recent years, but one of his wildest claims is that the show and his own family swindled him out of earnings that were due to him for his reality TV work.

8 This Family Is Not Loved By Their Neighbors
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Most people think that community is essential, but not the Roloffs. They are not well-liked by their neighbors, and they don't seem to mind at all. The people living near the Roloff Farm complain that the farm is overpriced and incredibly crowded, making their lives very inconvenient come pumpkin season.

7 Matt's New Woman Knows The Family Really, Really Well
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Fans of the show could not believe it when the Roloffs announced that they were calling things quits back in 2014. Matt didn't spend much time swimming around the dating pool; he quickly announced that he was romantically involved with Caryn Chandler. Chandler was once the farm's general manager!

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