From "Looksmaxxing" to NYFW: The Controversial Rise of Clavicular’s Manosphere Slang

Driven by the mainstream success of influencer Clavicular, a new wave of "optimization" lexicon—including maxxing (self-improvement to the extreme) and mogging (physically outshining others)—has transitioned from niche right-wing circles to the cultural forefront, despite the creator's promotion of dangerous physical enhancements and extremist associations.