The original “looksmaxxer” is losing at his own game.
Controversial “Manosphere” influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, was outshone by an unlikely figure during a recent court hearing over charges for shooting at what appeared to be a dead alligator in the Florida Everglades earlier this year.
Peters, 20, who rose to online fame for popularizing the “looksmaxxing” movement, waltzed into Miami-Dade County Criminal Court ready to battle the misdemeanor charge Friday – but likely found the biggest threat in the room came in the form of a studly, “framemogging” judge.
Since then, photos of Judge Marcus Bach-Armas’ perfectly-groomed, well-proportioned face have dominated social media, racking up hundreds of thousands of views – and new fans.
“Clavicular fans are in full cope mode after he got mogged by the judge,” one X user wrote alongside the laughing-crying emoji in a post that’s been viewed 400,000 times.
“You’re laughing? Clavicular ran into a Florida judiciary leader and got brutally frame mogged and you’re laughing?” another person wrote on the platform, alongside a photo-shopped image of the judge’s face on a muscular torso.
Another X user said the handsome official’s new-found stardom was a long time coming.
“My favorite part of my good friend, Judge Bach-Armas going viral is that: 1) People are seeing this guy is an absolute stud. 2) Folks can look into his background and see he is a proud Miamian (Jewish & Cuban heritage) and someone who gives back and shows up through his commitment to education in underserved communities,” that person wrote.
The heartthrob’s campaign website says Bach-Armas is “first and foremost, a 305er [area code for Miami-Dade County], a father, and a husband.
“Born to a mother whose family fled Communist Cuba, and a father whose parents escaped Nazi Germany, Marcus was raised in Miami, Florida,” his bio states, and says he went to Wesleyan University before graduating with honors from the University of Michigan Law School.
“Marcus hopes to bring a fresh, compassionate and community-oriented approach to the bench that is respectful and understanding of the needs of litigants and their counsel,” it reads.
Bach-Armas did not respond to messages from The Post.
Clavicular, who boasts around one million followers online, coined the term “looksmaxxing” for his belief that one’s appearance can be optimized through fitness, grooming and other stylistic choices.
He’s been known to take the trend to the extreme — even using a hammer to intentionally break facial bones so they grow back stronger and more aesthetically-pleasing.
Clavicular and his influencer pals recorded themselves firing off more than two dozen shots at a dead gator during a viral livestream of a boat tour at a state-protected swamp.
Clavicular, who was arrested the same day for inciting a purported catfight between his girlfriend and another woman, was charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property on April 29.
Both Peters and his pal Morales were sentenced to six months of probation and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetized. They will also be required to take a firearm safety class, and complete a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission course as part of their plea deal.
Bach-Armas warned the men that violating the terms of their probation could result in up to 364 days in jail.
Following the Friday hearing, Peters’ attorney, Jeff Neiman, reportedly said that his client had “accepted responsibility for his conduct” and that the court’s resolution “appropriately reflects the circumstances of this incident.”
“Importantly, no individual was injured, and the alligator involved was already deceased prior to the events at issue,” Neiman added in a statement. “[Peters] is committed to moving forward responsibly and ensuring nothing like this occurs again. We appreciate the professionalism of the State and the Court in resolving this matter.”
