Someone named Cameron Dallas owes Jessica Alba a major apology.
The quasi celebrity tried to make a name for himself at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night, accepting the surfboard for Social Media King and then trying to be all witty afterward.
Playing a quick (and random) game of “Would You Rather” backstage, Dallas was asked whose toothbrush he would prefer to use, that of Justin Timberlake or that of Jessica Alba.
He chose Justin Timberlake.
Which, you know, sure, whatever, cool, fine.
But then he gave his reasoning for this selection.
“I would honestly choose Justin Timberlake just because I don’t know where Jessica’s been,” Dallas says, just trying to make a joke, we guess.
But what kind of joke is that?!? The kind where Jessica Alba is all gross and promiscuous?!?
Not that she needs our defense in any way, shape or form, but for the record:
Alba has been married to Cash Warren since 2008. She has two kids with her husband. There has not been a single rumor of infidelity in their eight-plus years of marriage.
But whatever.
Who is Cameron Dallas to make any sort of disparaging remark about any woman’s sexual past no matter what?!?
Making this matter even worse?
Alba led a tribute at the Teen Choice Awards to the victims of gun violence across America.
So while Cameron Dallas was being a sexist fool, Jessica Alba was being an inspiring activist, as you can see below.
@camerondallas what gives you the idea that it’s okay to slut shame Jessica Alba on live tv. Your publicist will have fun with this one. – @dacissej
And the Internet took notice.
Here are a handful of reactions to Dallas’ unfunny joke:
I’m offended on behalf of Jessica Alba after hearing Cameron Dallas at the #TeenChoiceAwards #TeenChoice – @kelseyncastro
@camerondallas what gives you the idea that it’s okay to slut shame Jessica Alba on live tv. Your publicist will have fun with this one. – @dacissej
Where has @jessicaalba been, @camerondallas? Running a multi-million dollar company and raising a family. Punk. – @lindsayraedenn
Clearly aware of all the backlash he was receiving, Dallas jumped on Twitter last night and wrote the following:
Yo it was literally a joke, I love @jessicaalba and would share a toothbrush with her till I die lol. Really thankful for the message @jessicaalba spoke tonight, that’s what we should focus on.
Yes, we know it was a joke.
And we don’t doubt you are sorry, dude.
But it was a joke rooted in sexism. That’s the entire point.