Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikTok creator shared her experience of dating a “looksmaxxer,” a term used to describe someone who obsesses over their physical appearance and tries to “optimize” it. The creator met the man on Tinder and was disappointed when he didn’t look like his online profile. During their date, he used “maxxing” language and analyzed her appearance, making her feel uncomfortable. He also filmed himself during the date and asked her how it felt to date a TikToker. The date ended with him sending her a message with suggestions on how to “fix” her appearance.
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The habit gets a new name.
Looksmaxxing, a subculture mostly inhabited by young men, is all about obsessing over facial structure, height, and body fat. It’s not just about self-improvement, but also about trying to “optimize” one’s appearance. The TikTok creator’s date was a prime example of how this subculture can manifest in real-life interactions. From using “maxxing” language to analyzing someone’s appearance, it’s clear that this trend is all about scrutinizing every detail. And, of course, no date is complete without a little bit of thirst-trapping.
Looksmaxxing: where self-improvement meets self-absorption.
Author: Evan Null
