Stephen Colbert Explores Looksmaxxing, Questions Men’s Well-being

In a recent segment, Stephen Colbert delves into the peculiarities of the internet, focusing on the “manosphere” and a niche of the “alpha male” community obsessed with physical enhancement, no matter the cost. The Late Show host discusses a trend known as “looksmaxxing,” where men engage in various aesthetic treatments—from skincare to cosmetic surgery—to maximize their appearance. This includes tech professionals opting for facelifts and financiers choosing fillers, with a special emphasis on jawline, eyes, and physique. Colbert humorously compares this to women getting ready for any occasion, only to be told they look tired. For more on looksmaxxing, Mashable’s Chance Townsend offers a glossary of related terms.