Joe Jonas, now 35, recently revisited a significant symbol of the Jonas Brothers’ early career: their purity rings. In a TikTok video posted on January 3rd, Jonas lip-synced to a popular soundbite from Russell Crowe’s movie Unhinged, expressing a relatable sentiment about enduring scrutiny. The soundbite, “I don’t even think you really know what a bad day is,” was overlaid with Jonas’s own caption: “When someone’s complaining to me but they never had to wear a piece of jewelry that let everybody know that they’re a virgin.” He further emphasized his point in the caption, adding, “Triggered by accessories.”
The purity rings, worn by Joe and his brothers Nick and Kevin as a symbol of their commitment to abstain from sex, became synonymous with the band’s image in the 2000s. Jonas engaged with comments on his TikTok, replying to one user who expressed surprise at him bringing up the rings with a series of smirking emojis. He also responded to fans who reminisced about the era, humorously agreeing with a user who said they wanted a purity ring because of the band, simply replying, “Yes.”
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Jonas’s interaction with fans extended to a comment about a 2009 South Park episode satirizing the brothers’ purity rings. He enthusiastically endorsed the episode, stating, “That episode slaps,” showing he can appreciate the humor in the situation. Another commenter shared a memory of a priest praising the Jonas Brothers as role models for wearing the rings, prompting Jonas to respond with a grimacing emoji. This lighthearted yet reflective approach to a significant part of his past resonated with many fans.
This isn’t the first time Joe Jonas has publicly addressed the purity ring era. In 2022, he created a TikTok duet using a viral video asking “Are you a virgin?” juxtaposed with a throwback photo of the brothers. His caption, “Me and my brothers literally doing anything in our teen years,” further highlighted the intense public scrutiny they faced during that time. The recent TikTok continues this theme, showcasing Jonas’s willingness to look back on his past with a mix of humor and self-awareness.
