Derick Dillard has a reputation for saying truly hateful and idiotic things on social media.
The most famous example, of course, is Derick's transphobic tirade against fellow TLC star Jazz Jennings,
Despite -- or perhaps because of -- the fact that she and her husband no longer appear on Counting On, fan interest in the life of Jill Duggar has reached an all-time high in recent months.
As you may recall, Jill's husband, Derick Dillard, got fired from the show after he launched a transphobic tirade at fellow TLC star Jazz Jennings.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard may not appear on our TV screens anymore, but fans who follow the couple on social media know that the Dillards still aren't shy about sharing every aspect of their personal lives with the world.
Case in point, this pic of the two on one of their frequent date nights:
It's been over a year since Derick Dillard was fired from Counting On after launching a bigoted social media tirade against fellow TLC star Jazz Jennings.
Shortly after Derick was let go, his wife, Jill Duggar, quit the show as a gesture of solidarity.
Earlier today, we explored the question of why Jill Duggar is hated by so many Counting On viewers.
Now, it's time to answer the much simpler question of why Duggar fans are so often critical of Derick Dillard.
At first glance, Jill Duggar appears to be about as completely innocent and innocuous as any human being can be.
Jill is a young mother of two with a husband in law school.
For months now, we've been hearing rumors that Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are headed for divorce.
It may sound like an inherently ridiculous notion.
Look, nobody likes Derick Dillard, right?
Well, like we're sure Jill thinks he's OK, and he has family and friends and all that.
Does anyone actually like Derick Dillard?
They don't, right?
Though there have been times when Derick Dillard says something decent, he is once again coming under fire for a tweet of his.
Fans are absolutely outraged after he shared what appeared to be heartfelt story about the steps he took to lose weight when he needed to.
