Controversial online personality Braden Peters, also known as 'Clavicular,' has publicly acknowledged a lack of success in romantic pursuits after a series of videos depicted him being repeatedly rejected by women in Paris. Peters, who gained notoriety through the 'looksmaxxing' subculture—an online movement focused on maximizing physical attractiveness—documented his attempts to interact with women in the French capital.
In one widely shared clip, Peters is seen at a bar, attempting to flirt with a female employee. After kissing her hand and complimenting her, he was met with a polite but dismissive "Thank you" as she continued her work. Later, approaching a table of women outside a restaurant, Peters introduced himself, stating, "I'm Clavicular, don't look me up though on Google." When asked if he was famous, he replied affirmatively, only to be told by the women, "OK. Have a good time in Paris."
Addressing his unsuccessful attempts, Peters admitted to his companions, "I am dropping game but it is not hitting. I'm shooting air balls today." He further stated to the camera, "You know I have the worst game so I don't claim to ever be something I am not. I am not a fing pick up artist. I am a fing artist, I will tell you everything you need to know about looksmaxxing but going up to chicks is not my specialty."
The influencer's romantic failures garnered attention from French media outlets, including Le Figaro and L'Humanité, which reportedly highlighted the women's disinterest. A headline in Le Figaro was cited as "That’s my France," and social media users also reportedly joined in the ridicule.
Peters, who boasts 901,000 Instagram followers and reportedly earns $100,000 monthly from streaming on Kick, has a history of controversial content. Collaborations have included figures such as Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate. Past videos have featured incidents including him running over a man he claimed was stalking him, and singing along to an antisemitic song with Andrew Tate.
In a separate legal matter, Peters was sentenced in Miami-Dade County last month following an incident in March where he filmed himself firing a gun at an alligator in Florida. He accepted a plea deal, pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges. His sentence included 20 hours of community service, six months of probation, and mandatory firearm safety and wildlife protection courses. He was also prohibited from streaming or monetizing his community service hours.
