Alright folks you know Zac Efron right? Hollywood heartthrob and all-around charming dude. But did you know he has a younger brother Dylan? Well Dylan Efron is stepping into the spotlight himself these days and he is making waves for something totally unexpected: his thoughts on showering . And let's just say it is causing quite a stir online.
Dylan Efron's Shower Revelation: Too Much Soap Too Many Showers? The Internet Reacts
Dylan Efron recently appeared on a show called "Are You Okay?" and things got real personal real fast during a rapid-fire question segment. When asked about something he thinks is overrated Dylan didn't hesitate. "I think people shower too much" he declared. Yes you read that right OVERRATED SHOWERS . Cue the internet freaking out .
He went on to explain his reasoning which is well... unique. Dylan mentioned he swims a lot in the pool and figures the chlorine is already doing the cleaning work for him "Like there’s chlorine—it’s killing everything" he said. When the host pointed out that swimming is not exactly the same as scrubbing with soap Dylan doubled down. "We don’t need to soap our bodies every time we’re in the shower either" he stated. "That’s way too much!".
Let's just say the internet had opinions and they were not shy about sharing them. The comments section exploded with reactions ranging from playful disgust to outright horror. One commenter lamented "I want to go back to a time I didn’t hear this take on too many Showers" while another bluntly declared "He doesn't shower he's NOT okay." Ouch. It seems like Dylan's hygiene hot take is definitely hitting a nerve and not in a good way for some.
Beyond Showers: Dylan Efron's Controversial Food Opinion and Underrated Simple Pleasures
But the shower saga is not the only thing Dylan revealed in this interview. He also dropped another "controversial" opinion this time about food. Brace yourselves croissant lovers because Dylan Efron is not a fan . "I do not like Croissants" he stated matter-of-factly. So yeah if you were planning on sharing a pastry with Dylan maybe rethink that croissant choice.
It is not all controversial takes though. Dylan also shared something he finds underrated and it is actually quite wholesome. "Watching more sunsets" he said with a smile. "Every time I see a sun[set] I run outside and try to watch it." Okay Dylan maybe you lost some people with the shower thing but Sunsets? We can get on board with sunsets. It seems like Dylan has a mix of hot takes and surprisingly sweet moments.
From Brother of Zac to Reality TV Star: Dylan Efron on The Traitors Season 3
While Dylan Efron might have been known as " Zac Efron 's brother" for a while he is now making his own name especially in the reality TV world. He is a contestant on the latest season of Peacock's reality competition show "The Traitors" Season 3. This show is all about mystery deception and trying to figure out who are the "Traitors" among the group all while competing for a prize.
This season of "The Traitors" has a star-studded cast including some pretty big names like Britney Spears' ex-husband Sam Asghari "Selling Sunset's" Chrishell Stause and "RuPaul's Drag Race" legend Bob the Drag Queen. Dylan is right in the mix with these reality TV veterans trying to navigate the treacherous game.
Dylan mentioned in an interview that he was actually "really shy" growing up but always dreamed of being on a competition show like "The Traitors". He felt like now was the perfect time for him to take on this challenge. Apparently Dylan is also super competitive so "The Traitors" seems like a good fit for his personality even if he is not showering regularly in the castle.
Zac Efron's Brotherly Support: Predicting Dylan's Traitors Victory (Before the Showergate Drama)
Even before the great shower debate older brother Zac Efron was already in Dylan's corner cheering him on for "The Traitors". In a June interview Zac said he had "utmost confidence" in Dylan winning the season. "I think he's going to win" Zac declared confidently. "He's really good at games and I just have a good feeling about it.”
Zac even joked about Dylan's game skills saying "Growing up he was a first roll [at Yahtzee] kind of dude. If I was him I would move to Vegas and just play games. He's that good so I got high hopes for him.” It sounds like Zac and Dylan have a fun sibling rivalry and Zac is clearly proud of his younger brother taking on "The Traitors". When asked if Zac himself might make a cameo on "The Traitors" alongside Dylan he played coy and refused to comment. Maybe a surprise Efron brotherly reunion is in store this season? We will have to wait and see.
Dylan Efron's Controversial Takes and Simple Joys: A Quick List
- Overrated Thing: Showers (especially soaping every time!)
- Controversial Food Opinion: Dislikes croissants
- Underrated Pleasure: Watching sunsets
- Current Project: Contestant on The Traitors Season 3
- Brother: Zac Efron (who predicts Dylan will win The Traitors)
Shower Opinions Aside Dylan Efron is Making His Own Mark
So while Dylan Efron's shower comments might have raised some eyebrows and caused some online cringing he is definitely getting noticed. He is carving out his own path whether it is through controversial hygiene takes wholesome sunset appreciation or competing on reality TV. And hey maybe we can all agree to disagree on the shower frequency and appreciate Dylan's unique perspective and his brother Zac's unwavering support. Now the real question is will Dylan's "no shower" strategy help or hinder him on "The Traitors"? Only time will tell!