Jason Derulo Said He Was Only "Semi" Aroused In THAT Underwear Photo, And, Yeah, That's All I Got

"When it's fully aroused, it's a different beast."

Jason Derulo has a bone to pick with Instagram.

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On Wednesday, TMZ caught up with the singer and asked him about Instagram taking down his now-viral underwear photo.

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Yes, that one.

According to Jason, the photo was unjustly removed per Instagram's policy regarding dick print photos, and, honestly, I never even knew they had one.

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When TMZ said it was because Jason appeared to be erect in the photo, Jason clarified that was not the case. "I was not aroused. I was literally, like, coming out of the water," he explained.

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"I don't want to say I was shriveled up. I definitely didn't [have] the cold shrivel," he added.

For emphasis, Jason gave a mini-lesson on erections, explaining that "it leans more to the front. If it's just on the side, and it's just chilling on the side, it's a semi."

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"An arousal looks different. It's a different vibe. When it's fully aroused, it's a different beast," he shared.

Jason also said he doesn't think he will post any more underwear thirst traps after this. And I'm semi distraught.

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"I gotta talk to Instagram. I really do think it's discrimination, all jokes aside," he said. "Just stop hating on the kid. Let me live."

I second that! #BringBackTheEggplant🍆!

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