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Latinamaxxing, Whimsymaxxing: Why Is Everyone Maxxing?

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In the last few years a suffix took over the internet: "-maxxing"! First it was "looksmaxxing", then as all trends do, it multiplied! From fiber-maxxing, protein-maxxing, to beauty-maxxing, there's always room for self-improvement according to your algorithm. In this episode, Diosa and Mala dig into the internet origins of "-maxxing", how it jumped from niche forums into the mainstream, and why a simple suffix became apart of the cultural zeitgeist. Las Locatoras ask what this trend says about the current societal moment, self-improvement, and performance in late stage capitalism. Diosa and Mala also share how they're -maxxing their own lives.

 

 

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The Suffix That Tells Us to Ruthlessly Optimize Everything

The Captivating Derangement of the Looksmaxxing Movement

Enough with the “-maxxing”

How I developed my glitzy personal style

Zoot Suit Riots

 
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