Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry The wisdom of looksmaxxing
Jan 9, 2026
Meghan Murphy, a feminist commentator and writer, dives into the intriguing world of looks-maxing—a movement where young men enhance their appearance. They discuss the polarizing figure Clavicular, whose extreme aesthetic experiments attract a significant online following. The conversation touches on differing beauty standards, the appeal of characters like Tony Soprano, and how dating apps skew perceptions of attractiveness. Meghan emphasizes that charm often trumps traditional looks in real-life dating, while they explore the social advantages of appearance.
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Looks-Maxing Defined Too Broadly
- Looks-maxing is framed by some as the extreme end of self-improvement focused on physical appearance.
- Meghan Murphy warns that defining it as the "furthest extent" of self-improvement is ridiculous and overreaching.
Extreme Example: Clavicular's Methods
- Louise Perry describes Clavicular (Brayden Peters), a 19-year-old who modifies his face and body obsessively.
- She recounts his extreme actions like hitting his cheekbones with a hammer and his viral appearance on Michael Knowles's show.
Precision And Persona Drive Influence
- Clavicular's appeal stems from his precise critique of faces and an intense, technical delivery.
- Louise Perry notes his "extremely autistic" energy attracts followers despite her personal disliking of his look.