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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 28 MIN

Men And Women Both Suck: The Woes of ‘Looksmaxxing’

from The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The trend of “looksmaxxing,” which involves men hyper-fixating on their look to become physically attractive, with some going to extreme measures by hammering their cheekbones or breaking their jaws. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss how the trend is attributed to the lack of meaningful relationships between men and women. They point out how influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular are cautionary tales of what happens when men emphasize looks over character and concrete skills. Melissa and Scott survey what’s going on amongst young men and women, pointing out the return of blue-collar jobs and traditional values that are appealing again. Tune in to hear their discussion!

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