A brief but pointed exchange in a recent livestream of internet personality Clavicular has reignited discussion about the perceived masculinity of beer consumption versus its biological effects on the body.
During the strean, Clavicular made a striking observation about the disconnect between cultural perceptions and physiological reality. “I see all these people hating on soy, and it’s like, do you know the estrogen concentration of beer?” he said. “It’s like beer is seen as manly for some reason when it’s quite literally the gayest thing ever.”
The comment touches on a persistent irony in dietary and lifestyle debates. While plant-based products containing phytoestrogens face routine criticism in certain wellness and fitness communities, beverages with documented estrogenic compounds often escape similar scrutiny due to their traditional association with masculinity.
Beer contains phytoestrogens primarily from hops, the flowering plant used to flavor and preserve the beverage. The specific compound 8-prenylnaringenin, found in hops, has been identified as one of the most potent phytoestrogens in the human diet. Research has documented its ability to bind to estrogen receptors in the body, though the practical significance of this binding remains a subject of scientific debate.
During the conversation, Clavicular also stated: “That’s pretty gay. So yeah, no to beer. No to any of that s**t”
Clavicular’s livestream partner then asked him about the real-world impact of such estrogen exposure. He questioned, “How much does estrogen conversion actually like affect your practical obligation, because a lot of the time the hormone fluctuations are very negligible.”
Clavicular acknowledged that for most adults, these shifts may be negligible.
His partner then went on to emphasize that timing matters significantly. “Going through puberty and s**t, like, your hormone fluctuations are actually messed up,” he explained. “And, like, if they give you, like, permanent gyno, you get gyno when you’re a kid.”
The reference to gynecomastia, the development of breast tissue in males, points to concerns about hormonal disruption during critical developmental windows. While moderate consumption is unlikely to cause clinical issues in most cases, the observation highlights how adolescent bodies may be more vulnerable to external hormonal influences.
The 19-year-old influencer has become a controversial figure in online wellness circles, known for his unfiltered commentary on physical appearance and optimization.
In a podcast appearance with Michael Knowles, Clavicular argued that physical attractiveness has become the determining factor in electoral politics. When asked about the 2028 presidential race, he predicted California Governor Gavin Newsom would defeat Vice President JD Vance based purely on appearance.
“This next election cycle, who’s going to win? It’s going to be Gavin Newsom against JD Vance because JD Vance is subhuman and Gavin Newsom mogs,” Clavicular stated.
He offered specific critiques of Vance’s facial structure and build while praising Newsom’s height and overall presentation. Even when pressed about policy alignment, Clavicular maintained that subconscious bias would override ideological considerations.
“Because of the halo effect and the subconscious bias, politics is not about good policy anymore,” he argued. “It’s just about rhetoric and presentation.”
The halo effect, a well-documented cognitive bias, describes how positive impressions in one domain influence judgments in unrelated areas.
Currently, Clavicular is facing a legal situation. Following a Christmas Eve incident in Miami where he reportedly ran over a man with his Tesla Cybertruck during a livestream, Clavicular faces potential charges ranging from aggravated battery to more serious offenses.
While he claims self-defense against a stalker, legal experts note that his post-incident statements and the use of a vehicle as a weapon complicate such claims under Florida law. The streaming platform Kick has since suspended his account.
