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Clavicular Says He’s Quitting Drugs, Meaning He Can’t IRL Stream Anymore Because He’s Unable to Mog Sober

Clavicular Says He’s Quitting Drugs, Meaning He Can’t IRL Stream Anymore Because He’s Unable to Mog Sober

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Braden “Clavicular” Peters was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after suffering a suspected drug overdose. A video circulating on social media showed his entourage carrying the limp body of the 20-year-old so-called “looksmaxxing” influencer into a black vehicle. The hair-raising incident perfectly illustrated the dangers of encouraging young people to attempt to “maximize” their physical appearance through often risky and ill-advised practices, which range from treating facial acne to plastic surgery and “bonesmashing,” a bizarre phenomenon that involves striking one’s own face with a hammer. Peters has long boasted about injecting himself with a variety of substances, including testosterone, something he’s reportedly done since he was 14. He’s also known to consume a daily “stack” of other drugs and supplements, including Adderall, a prescription drug conventionally used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and even methamphetamines, a dangerous and addictive stimulant. The exact cause for his recent trip to the hospital remains unknown. The Miami Police …

Mog, maxxing and the other manosphere lingo that has taken over social media

Mog, maxxing and the other manosphere lingo that has taken over social media

In certain corners of the internet — and inside middle school classrooms — the worst thing that can happen to you in 2026 isn’t being called “cringe” or getting “owned.” It’s getting “mogged.” Derived from the manosphere acronym “AMOG,” or “Alpha Male of the Group,” to “mog” someone means to visibly outshine them: to have a sharper jawline, a better outfit, a stronger presence in a group photo, or more “rizz” (charisma). Whether it’s delivered as an insult or intended as praise, the message behind the word is always the same: achieving dominance over someone else. It’s the latest component of a linguistic style that has circulated online for years, particularly among certain right-wing circles and young men focused on self-improvement and appearance. Going to the extreme is “maxxing,” while boosting your own charisma is “aura farming.” What started as jargon in online communities and gym culture has now become mainstream vernacular for describing almost anything. And this widespread usage has intensified in recent weeks, following a series of posts that drew attention with phrases …