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Is Looksmaxxing Just ‘Jackass’ for the Algorithm?

Men online are eating bees and smoking meth in order to become “hot.” But do they really care about their looks or just engagement?

L-R: Guy who makes bees sting his forehead to improve his hairline (2026), Johnny Knoxville in Jackass's 'Beekini' stunt (2000).