Satirical Look at Looksmaxxing Trends and Myths
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The Onion Staff
3mo ago· 1 min readen
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Summary
The article satirically addresses the 'looksmaxxing' trend among young men, using a myth vs. fact format to mock extreme beauty practices. It humorously debunks claims about jaw exercises and facial attractiveness while making absurd suggestions like contracting mumps to change face shape. The piece also comments on incel subculture, suggesting looksmaxxing is the least troubling aspect of it.
Key quotes
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FACT: The most effective way to change your face shape is to contract mumps.
MYTH: Looksmaxxing is a troubling component of incel subculture.
FACT: Looksmaxxing is probably the least troubling part of incel subculture.
“Looksmaxxing,” a new trend that can involve jaw exercises, steroid use, and extreme cosmetic procedures, has taken off among many boys and young men. The Onion dispels common myths surrounding looksmaxxing. MYTH: Regularly exercising your jaw muscles ca
