Did Selena Gomez really say Benny Blanco has a 7-day underwear streak? We break down the viral “Underwear-Gate” hoax and the internet’s reaction.

The internet is officially out of control. If your social media feed was suddenly flooded with debates about laundry habits and “manly funk,” you’ve been caught in the crosshairs of Underwear-Gate.

A viral post from a parody account claimed that Selena Gomez dropped a “bombshell” in a new interview, allegedly saying she prefers “a lil funk” on her man and that Benny Blanco only changes his underwear once every seven days. The post racked up millions of views in hours, with fans (and haters) going into a complete meltdown over the “7-day streak.”

Spoiler alert: It’s a total hoax. The quote originated from a satirical account, but the “grime” rumors gained extra traction because fans had already been roasting Benny for his “filthy feet” during a recent podcast appearance. While the hygiene drama turned into a nuclear-level “would you rather” debate on Facebook, we can confirm that the Selena and Benny hoax is just that—fake news. But hey, it definitely gave the “Bestie” group chats something to talk about this weekend!