The Cult of Conventional Beauty: How the Internet is Fueling the "Looksmaxxing" Trend
In an era where self-improvement is a multi-billion-dollar industry, a disturbing trend has emerged among young men on the internet. "Looksmaxxing," which involves extreme facial modifications and cosmetic enhancements to achieve a perceived ideal of beauty, has taken hold with alarming speed.
The motivations behind this trend are complex, but at its core, it's about conformity to an unattainable standard of physical perfection. The likes of 19-year-old Braden "Clavicular" Peters, who refers to himself in a derogatory manner and espouses racist views, have become influential figures in the looksmaxxing community.
Their actions are not only absurd but also reflect a troubling societal obsession with appearance. These young men are willing to undergo extensive surgery, inject steroids, and even use crystal meth to alter their bodies to meet an arbitrary beauty standard. The consequences of this pursuit are dire, including permanent scarring, health complications, and a distorted self-image.
The internet's role in perpetuating this trend cannot be overstated. Social media platforms have created an environment where young men can share their experiences, receive validation from peers, and gain fame for their aesthetic modifications. This has led to a culture of competition, where individuals feel pressure to outdo one another in terms of physical appearance.
But what's truly concerning is the notion that these young men are being taken seriously as thought leaders on issues like politics and social justice. Peters' endorsement of Gavin Newsom over JD Vance, due to his perceived physical attractiveness, highlights the absurdity of this phenomenon. The fact that anyone, let alone a 19-year-old, is taking advice from someone with such extreme views on beauty is disturbing.
The "looksmaxxing" trend also speaks to a deeper issue: our society's obsession with youth and physical appearance. We live in an era where people are taking advice from children on how to improve their lives, and it's clear that this is having a profound impact on the next generation.
As parents, we need to be vigilant about the content our children are consuming online. Social media platforms must also take responsibility for promoting healthy body image and self-acceptance. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to reject the cult of conventional beauty and promote a more inclusive and accepting definition of perfection.
Ultimately, the legacy we want to pass down to our children should be one of self-acceptance, empathy, and compassion. Let's focus on creating positive change in the world, rather than chasing an unattainable ideal of physical beauty.
In an era where self-improvement is a multi-billion-dollar industry, a disturbing trend has emerged among young men on the internet. "Looksmaxxing," which involves extreme facial modifications and cosmetic enhancements to achieve a perceived ideal of beauty, has taken hold with alarming speed.
The motivations behind this trend are complex, but at its core, it's about conformity to an unattainable standard of physical perfection. The likes of 19-year-old Braden "Clavicular" Peters, who refers to himself in a derogatory manner and espouses racist views, have become influential figures in the looksmaxxing community.
Their actions are not only absurd but also reflect a troubling societal obsession with appearance. These young men are willing to undergo extensive surgery, inject steroids, and even use crystal meth to alter their bodies to meet an arbitrary beauty standard. The consequences of this pursuit are dire, including permanent scarring, health complications, and a distorted self-image.
The internet's role in perpetuating this trend cannot be overstated. Social media platforms have created an environment where young men can share their experiences, receive validation from peers, and gain fame for their aesthetic modifications. This has led to a culture of competition, where individuals feel pressure to outdo one another in terms of physical appearance.
But what's truly concerning is the notion that these young men are being taken seriously as thought leaders on issues like politics and social justice. Peters' endorsement of Gavin Newsom over JD Vance, due to his perceived physical attractiveness, highlights the absurdity of this phenomenon. The fact that anyone, let alone a 19-year-old, is taking advice from someone with such extreme views on beauty is disturbing.
The "looksmaxxing" trend also speaks to a deeper issue: our society's obsession with youth and physical appearance. We live in an era where people are taking advice from children on how to improve their lives, and it's clear that this is having a profound impact on the next generation.
As parents, we need to be vigilant about the content our children are consuming online. Social media platforms must also take responsibility for promoting healthy body image and self-acceptance. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to reject the cult of conventional beauty and promote a more inclusive and accepting definition of perfection.
Ultimately, the legacy we want to pass down to our children should be one of self-acceptance, empathy, and compassion. Let's focus on creating positive change in the world, rather than chasing an unattainable ideal of physical beauty.
i mean braden peters is literally spewing racist views and yet ppl are still lapping it up like he's some kinda expert on politics lol what's wrong with our society? we need to be teaching kids about self acceptance and empathy instead of promoting this toxic beauty standard 
. These "looksmaxxing" trends are insane! Who would want to put themselves through all that pain and risk for a fleeting sense of validation online? And what's with the idea that physical appearance is somehow tied to intelligence or worth as a person? It's just not true 
. As a parent, it's hard to see your child looking at these influencers and thinking that's the goal – it's exhausting 
. We need to be having more conversations about body positivity, self-acceptance, and what makes someone beautiful in the first place 
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this is so sad 
self acceptance is key 
we need to promote positivity and kindness online 
social media platforms have a responsibility to be more than just a echo chamber 
let's focus on creating a world where everyone feels beautiful inside and out 
I mean, what's with the racist views and stuff? It's crazy how some people think being extreme about their appearance is a good thing 
. And on social media platforms, they can just share their experiences and get validation from others? That's messed up. We should be promoting self-acceptance and body positivity, not encouraging everyone to try to change themselves to fit some arbitrary beauty standard 
. I feel bad for the kids who are getting influenced by this stuff... their parents need to keep a close eye on what they're looking at online 
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I swear, back in my day, if you wanted to improve your appearance, you'd spend hours in front of the mirror practicing your best smile and working on your posture... that's when a guy was attractive! 
... think they're chasing some kinda fantasy 
but it's just a bunch of young dudes trying to fit into a unrealistic standard 
and honestly, the internet's role in making them look like thought leaders is a major concern 
19-year-olds shouldn't be giving advice on politics or social justice 
we need to take a closer look at what our kids are consuming online and have some serious conversations about body image and self-acceptance 
but seriously, what's the point? it's not gonna make them happy or fulfilled life 
... and now they're giving advice on politics and social justice? 
come on, kids, grow up 
rather than chasing some unattainable ideal of beauty 
I mean, come on, they're 19 years old and still living with their parents? Like, what have they ever done to contribute to society besides trying to get a nose job? And the fact that people are actually listening to these 'advice' is just wild 
. We need to start promoting body positivity and self-acceptance over this toxic culture of competition 
... I mean, we're already living in an era where people are obsessed with their appearance, and now you've got these kids competing to see who can look more "perfect". It's like they're trying to outdo each other in a twisted game of beauty Olympics 
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... We need to take responsibility for promoting healthy body image and self-acceptance. And social media platforms need to step up and promote positive content that celebrates individuality and diversity.
and those guys who are peddling these toxic ideals need to be held accountable, like braden peters is literally a 19 yr old with racist views being taken seriously as a thought leader 
what's next gonna be people getting implants in weird places to get attention 
and these kids are actually taking advice from each other on how to become better humans 
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