The term 'Vaxmaxxing' emerged as a linguistic derivative of 'looksmaxxing,' a concept popularized in online self-improvement subcultures centered on maximizing one's physical attractiveness. In the wake of global vaccination efforts, internet users repurposed the '-maxxing' suffix to describe the ironic or hyperbolic accumulation of multiple vaccine doses and boosters. These memes often feature characters covered in bandages or glowing with celestial energy, symbolizing a state of 'ascended' immunity. Used across platforms like X and Reddit, the meme serves as a satirical commentary on the intensity of public health discourse, blending niche internet slang with mainstream topical humor to create a unique trope of the 2020s.