A Los Angeles‑based writer has condemned the internet‑fueled trend called ‘looksmaxxing’, in which young men deliberately alter their appearance through surgery, drugs and other extreme measures. The article, written by Dave Schilling, criticises the practice as a symptom of society’s obsession with beauty and a dangerous influence on younger audiences. Schilling cites 19‑year‑old influencer Braden Peters, who has publicly mocked U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance and expressed a preference for Governor Gavin Newsom on the basis of physical attractiveness. The author argues that the pursuit of aesthetic perfection costs money, harms health and distracts from more meaningful pursuits. He calls the trend “odious” and urges readers to embrace their natural appearance instead of chasing an unattainable ideal.

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