Clavicular Confronted by Trans Women Over 'Looksmaxxing' Origins

The influencer acknowledged trans women's pioneering role in the intense beauty practice.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a makeup compact repeated in a grid pattern, representing the intense beauty routines at the heart of the 'looksmaxxing' debate.The debate over the origins of the 'looksmaxxing' movement highlights the complex dynamics between different marginalized communities and the societal pressures around physical appearance.Los Angeles Today

In a viral video, the controversial influencer Clavicular was approached by three trans women at a Florida restaurant who challenged him on who started the 'looksmaxxing' beauty movement. Clavicular seemed to acknowledge that trans women were using the term on Reddit in the early 2020s, though he demurred when one woman said he was 'copying' them.

Why it matters

The exchange highlights the ongoing debate over the origins of the 'looksmaxxing' trend, which involves extreme beauty and fitness routines, as well as the use of steroids and hormones. While the incel community is widely credited with coining the term, trans women have a long history of altering their appearance to align with their gender identity.

The details

In the video, Clavicular was eating at a Florida restaurant when his friend, Andrew Morales, spotted three attractive women and showed them to the camera. The women then approached Clavicular's table, with one asking 'Why am I mogging you right now?' and telling Clavicular she was 'dragqueenmaxxing.' The women then revealed they were trans, prompting a discussion about who started the 'looksmaxxing' trend. Clavicular acknowledged that trans women were using the term on Reddit in the early 2020s, but demurred when one woman said he was 'copying' them.

  • The viral video was clipped from a recent Kick stream.

The players

Clavicular

A controversial influencer known for his involvement with right-wing figures and the manosphere, as well as his vaguely transphobic attitudes.

Andrew Morales

Also known as the 'Cuban Tarzan,' Morales is Clavicular's friend who spotted the three women and showed them to the camera.

The Three Trans Women

Three attractive trans women who approached Clavicular's table and challenged him on the origins of the 'looksmaxxing' trend.

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What they’re saying

“Why am I mogging you right now?”

— Unnamed Trans Woman

“I'm dragqueenmaxxing right now, no shade.”

— Unnamed Trans Woman

“You know that trans women are the OG looksmaxxers?”

— Unnamed Trans Woman

“I do the peptides, I'm on reta.”

— Unnamed Trans Woman

“You're like copying us.”

— Unnamed Trans Woman

The takeaway

This exchange highlights the ongoing debate over the origins of the 'looksmaxxing' trend, which has been embraced by both the incel community and the trans community. While the incel community is credited with coining the term, trans women have a long history of altering their appearance to align with their gender identity, and they claim to be the 'OG looksmaxxers.' This incident underscores the complex and sometimes contentious dynamics around beauty standards, identity, and community ownership.