US 'Looksmaxxer' Delivers Harsh Verdict on Australian Political Figures
Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, a controversial American figure from the 'looksmaxxing' movement, has launched a scathing critique of several prominent Australian politicians. In a video posted by Australian TikTok personality Jon-Bernard Kairouz, the 20-year-old asserted that physical appearance has become the primary factor in electoral success, overshadowing policy considerations in the television age.
Prime Minister and Opposition Figures Under the Microscope
Clavicular offered blunt assessments of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, and former Opposition leader Peter Dutton. Regarding the 63-year-old Prime Minister, he remarked, 'He's just an "old cell" really, so there's not much you can do once you're into your 60s and 70s.' He described aging as an unavoidable process that can only be slowed, not stopped.
For Pauline Hanson, Clavicular suggested a more feminine hairstyle would improve her appearance, stating, 'Just a bad hairstyle, she's overly masculine I would say already, with her jaw and chin, so to have a suboptimal masculine hairstyle on top of that is definitely unideal.' He recommended growing out her hair as a starting point for enhancement.
When shown a photograph of Peter Dutton, Clavicular delivered a terse verdict: 'It's over for you.' He later correctly identified Albanese as the winner of the 2025 Federal election based solely on their profiles, reinforcing his belief that appearance trumps policy.
The Looksmaxxing Philosophy and Political Implications
Clavicular, who advocates for physical 'improvement' through measurements, ratios, syringes, and the extreme practice of 'bonesmashing'—where individuals strike their faces with hammers to alter bone structure—claims looksmaxxing is 'one of the most decisive factors in getting elected.' He argued, 'It's not even about policy anymore. Once politics became televised, it became entirely about looks so it's literally a mog competition.'
He extended his advice to political strategy, suggesting parties should avoid appointing female candidates or bald men if they wish to secure electoral victories. This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy that dating and social success are determined by ruthless physical standards.
Australian Celebrities Also Subject to Scrutiny
The criticism extended beyond politics to some of Australia's most famous Hollywood exports. Clavicular described Margot Robbie's jaw as 'a bit too masculine,' though he acknowledged she remains in the 'top percentile in looks.' For Chris Hemsworth, he suggested widening his palpebral fissure length (PFL)—the horizontal eye opening—to secure more film roles, claiming it would enhance his ability to 'mog' or dominate other men through superior attractiveness.
Hugh Jackman received advice about his facial proportions, with Clavicular noting his face appeared 'a bit short, especially in the jaw,' and recommending a 'down graft' procedure alongside addressing his under-eye region.
Controversial Lifestyle Recommendations and Interview Fallout
Clavicular, who claims to pick up 'unavailable' women in Miami, advised Australian men against using dating apps and discouraged traditional social activities. He labeled sports fans wearing jerseys as 'fat losers' and dismissed running clubs as gatherings of people with 'no value.' His recommendations include avoiding surfing, camping, pub visits with friends, and sports team support as activities 'just not worth it.'
The looksmaxxer recently made headlines for storming out of a 60 Minutes interview when questioned about connections to incels (involuntary celibates)—men who blame women for their lack of sexual relationships. Reporter Adam Hegarty's inquiry about links to Andrew Tate, the influencer facing human trafficking charges in Romania, prompted Clavicular to abruptly end the conversation with a bizarre insult about Hegarty's marital status.
Despite denying associations with incel communities during the interview, Clavicular later told followers, 'Of course, Tate's my boy and we're going to be doing a collab soon.' This contradiction highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding his alignment with misogynistic elements that view dating as a competitive, shallow pursuit where only the most physically attractive succeed.
