Gen Z boys are obsessing over their skin, their jawlines and their bodies in a new trend called “looksmaxxing.” These young men swap tips and scrutinize themselves in the mirror, going to extreme and sometimes harmful lengths to improve their appearances. They’ve baffled the internet and the media, but there’s absolutely nothing surprising about the … Read more
The girlfriend of the bizarre “looksmaxxing” influencer known as Clavicular turned herself into police after she became involved in a catfight with another influencer that was livestreamed online. Violet Lentz, 24, was arrested Sunday after she turned herself over to Florida’s Osceola County Jail. She was charged with battery, and turned loose just before 2 … Read more
The beauty-obsessed are refusing to “let go and let God.” Even the Pope has something to say about looksmaxxing and the so-called “Mar-A-Lago face.” This week, the Vatican released a document approved by Pope Leo XIV advising against cosmetic surgery. The document, titled “Thinking about Christian anthropology in light of certain future scenarios for humanity,” … Read more
Talk about being humiliated. A video of a stranger sneakily snatching a wig cap off “Looksmaxxing” influencer, Androgenic’s head has gone viral, sparking an online debate about how obsessed today’s young generation is with their looks. The 11-second clip from a livestream video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) and has already garnered over 12 … Read more
They’re taking shallowness to the maxx. Gen Z pick-up artists have devised a superficial online rubric for judging people’s looks, grading them on a scale from “subhuman” (hideously ugly) to Tera Chad (unattainable aesthetic perfection). According to this hierarchical system, Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie and Australian model Jordan Barrett rank among the most attractive people … Read more
The cosmetically obsessed are maxing out more than their credit cards to keep up with the plastic Jones’. “Looksmaxxing” is a dangerous viral trend encouraging men to reshape their faces and cutting away at their mental health. From the most loathesome corners of the internet has sprung forums that promote aesthetic changes for men to … Read more