---
title: "Bigfoot Becomes Instagram Influencer, Still Nobody Believes He's Real"
description: "Cryptid's million-follower account dismissed as 'really good CGI'"
pubDate: 2026-01-22
author: "Cryptid Social Media Digest"
tags: ["humor", "social-media", "cryptozoology"]
---

# Bigfoot Becomes Instagram Influencer, Still Nobody Believes He's Real

*1.2M followers, zero credibility*

After decades of blurry photos and failed sightings, Bigfoot has taken matters into his own hands—or paws—by launching an Instagram account. Despite posting daily selfies, unboxing videos, and #OOTD content, everyone assumes it's an elaborate hoax.

## The Origin Story

"I was tired of being called a myth," explains Bigfoot (real name: Daryl, he/him, Pacific Northwest region) while adjusting his ring light. "I'm literally RIGHT HERE. I have a driver's license. I pay taxes—well, I should probably start doing that, actually."

The final straw came when a hiker walked past him in broad daylight, took a photo, posted it with the caption *"Fake Bigfoot costume lol,"* and got 47K likes.

"That was MY ACTUAL BODY," Daryl sighs. "I wasn't even hiding. I was buying trail mix at REI."

> "If people can't find me in the woods, maybe they'll find me on the Explore page."
>
> <small>— @RealBigfoot_Daryl, Current follower count: 1.2M</small>

## The Content Strategy

### Instagram Highlights Breakdown:

**🏔️ "Life in the Woods"**
- Morning routines (mostly foraging)
- Explaining why he doesn't wear shoes (he IS the shoe)
- Dealing with hikers interrupting his lunch
- Bear selfies (they're friends)

**💪 "Fitness Journey"**
- How to lift logs
- Tree climbing tutorials
- Running from cryptozoologists (great cardio)
- 800-pound deadlifts (literally just picking up what he dropped)

**🧴 "Grooming Tips"**
- Managing full-body hair
- Natural deodorant reviews (spoiler: none work)
- Why he doesn't brush his hair (it's impossible)
- Shampoo sponsorship deals (declined due to "ethical concerns about overconsu mption")

**📸 "Recreating Famous Sightings"**
- The Patterson-Gimlin film comparison
- "Same energy" posts
- Throwing shade at blurry photos
- "Me in 4K vs me in grainy 1970s footage"

## The Viral Posts

### Post #1: The Face Reveal
**Caption:** *"Face reveal! Just kidding, this has always been my face. You've seen it for 60 years. You just thought it was fake."*

**Engagement:**
- 847K likes
- 23K comments (all saying "the CGI is incredible")
- 0 people believe it's real

**Top Comment:** *"Whoever hired this actor deserves an Oscar. The hair looks SO realistic."*

**Daryl's Reply:** *"I'm not wearing a costume. This is literally what I look like."*

**Response:** *"Commitment to the bit! Respect 👏"*

### Post #2: The Grocery Store Trip
**Caption:** *"Doing my weekly shopping. Yes, I buy groceries. No, I'm not 'just a myth.' I have a Costco membership."*

*Photo shows Bigfoot pushing a shopping cart full of berries, 47 boxes of granola bars, and one rotisserie chicken*

**Engagement:**
- 1.1M likes
- 67K comments
- Featured on Buzzfeed: "This Bigfoot Influencer Is Giving Us LIFE"
- Still no one thinks he's real

**Top Comment:** *"The photoshop on the furry hands is NEXT LEVEL"*

**Daryl's Reply:** *"They're not photoshopped. I WAS BORN LIKE THIS."*

### Post #3: The Sponsorship Disaster
**Caption:** *"#ad Thank you to @NorthFace for sending me this jacket! Unfortunately, it doesn't fit over my fur. Or my arms. Or... anything really. Still love you guys! ❤️ #sponsored #bigfootlife"*

*Photo shows Daryl holding a tiny jacket that wouldn't fit a toddler*

**North Face's Response:** *"We... didn't send you that?"*

**Daryl:** *"Oh. I might have shoplifted this. Sorry."*

The post was deleted. The sponsorship deal fell through.

## The Comments Section

### Real Comments from Real Posts:

**@fashionista_xo:** *"OMG who's the actor?? He's so committed! 💯"*
**@RealBigfoot_Daryl:** *"I'm not an actor. I'm Bigfoot."*
**@fashionista_xo:** *"Lolol love this energy!! Never break character! 😂"*

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**@cryptid_hunter_99:** *"FAKE. The hair movement is too realistic. Real Bigfoot wouldn't move like that."*
**@RealBigfoot_Daryl:** *"How would you know how real Bigfoot moves?"*
**@cryptid_hunter_99:** *"I've been hunting you for 30 years. I'd know."*
**@RealBigfoot_Daryl:** *"And yet, here I am. On Instagram. Making content."*
**@cryptid_hunter_99:** *"This just proves you're FAKE."*

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**@definitely_not_a_government_agent:** *"Very convincing costume. What studio did you use for the mocap?"*
**@RealBigfoot_Daryl:** *"Mocap? I just... exist?"*

## The Brand Deals (That All Fell Through)

### Attempted Partnerships:

**1. Gillette - "Embrace the Shave"**
- Offer: $50K to shave and document it
- Daryl's Response: "Do you know how long this took to grow? 847 years."
- Status: Declined

**2. Old Spice - "Wilderness Collection"**
- Offer: Be the face (and body) of new men's body spray
- Daryl's Response: "I tried your product. It attracted 47 bears. I'm suing."
- Status: Legal dispute ongoing

**3. Patagonia - "Wear Your Values"**
- Offer: Exclusive outdoor gear ambassador
- Daryl's Response: "I don't wear clothes. That's kind of my whole thing."
- Status: Mutual confusion

**4. Manscaped - "...Do We Even Need to Explain?"**
- Offer: Full-body grooming partnership
- Daryl's Response: *[blocked them]*
- Status: Restraining order filed (by Daryl)

## The Meetup Disaster

Daryl announced a "meet and greet" in Portland. 3,400 people showed up.

### What Happened:

**12:00 PM** - Daryl arrives at park
**12:01 PM** - Crowd assumes it's a guy in a costume
**12:05 PM** - Someone asks "where's the real Bigfoot?"
**12:06 PM** - Daryl: "I'M RIGHT HERE"
**12:07 PM** - Crowd: "Wow, you're really dedicated to the character!"
**12:15 PM** - Daryl attempts to prove he's real by climbing a tree
**12:16 PM** - Crowd applauds "the excellent parkour skills"
**12:20 PM** - Daryl eats an entire watermelon in one bite
**12:21 PM** - Crowd: "SPECIAL EFFECTS ARE AMAZING"
**12:30 PM** - Daryl gives up, takes photos with fans
**12:47 PM** - Someone posts: "Met the Bigfoot guy! His costume is SO realistic!"

Total people who believed he was real: **0**

## The Documentary Pitch

Netflix approached Daryl about a documentary series: *"Becoming Bigfoot: The Daryl Story"*

### Proposed Episodes:

**Episode 1:** "The Making of a Myth" (Daryl: "I'm not MADE. I just AM.")
**Episode 2:** "Behind the Fur" (Daryl: "There's nothing behind it. IT'S MY SKIN.")
**Episode 3:** "The Man Behind the Legend" (Daryl: "I'M NOT A MAN. I'M A CRYPTID.")
**Episode 4:** "Revealing the Truth" (Daryl: "FINALLY.")

The series was canceled when producers discovered Daryl wasn't an actor.

"They thought I was METHOD ACTING," Daryl explains in disbelief. "They kept asking who my agent was. I DON'T HAVE AN AGENT. I HAVE MOSS."

## The Existential Crisis

### Recent Instagram Story Transcript:

*[Daryl, sitting in a forest clearing, looking directly at camera]*

"You know what's wild? I have 1.2 million followers. People comment on every post. They love my 'content.' But not ONE person thinks I'm real."

*[Long pause]*

"I could literally walk into Times Square, wave at a crowd, and they'd be like 'sick costume, bro.'"

*[Another pause]*

"I'm having an identity crisis and I'm not even sure I have an identity to anyone but me."

*[Even longer pause]*

"Also, does anyone know a good therapist who specializes in cryptid-related existential dread? Asking for a friend. The friend is me. I don't have friends. Nobody believes I exist."

**Views:** 847K
**Comments:** "This is deep influencer content 💯"

## The TikTok Crossover

Desperate for validation, Daryl joined TikTok. It went worse.

### Viral TikTok #1:
**Video:** Daryl doing the "Wipe It Down" challenge
**Caption:** "Same creature, different lighting 🤷‍♂️"
**Result:** 4.7M views, people praising the "costume quality"

### Viral TikTok #2:
**Video:** "Day in the life of Bigfoot"
**Shows:** Foraging, napping, running from hikers
**Top Comment:** "The COMMITMENT. How long did this shoot take?"
**Daryl's Response:** "This is just Tuesday for me."

### Viral TikTok #3:
**Video:** Daryl filming a tree falling in the forest
**Caption:** "If a tree falls and no one's around, does it make a sound? Yes. I'm here. I heard it. I'M SOMEONE."
**Philosophy majors:** *have entered the chat*
**Still nobody believes he's real**

## The Book Deal

*"Definitely Real: One Cryptid's Journey Through Identity, Instagram, and Existential Dread"*
By Daryl (Bigfoot)

**Publisher's Note:** *"This is being marketed as fiction."*
**Daryl:** *"IT'S A MEMOIR."*
**Publisher:** *"Sure it is, buddy."*

## Current Stats

**Instagram:** 1.2M followers
**TikTok:** 3.8M followers
**YouTube:** 674K subscribers
**Credibility:** 0%

**Brand Deals Secured:** 0
**Brand Deals Rejected:** 47
**People Who Believe He's Real:** Technically his mom, but she's also Bigfoot, so doesn't count

**Therapy Sessions:** 24
**Breakthrough Moments:** 0
**Therapist's Note:** *"Client insists he's 'actually Bigfoot.' Recommend continued sessions and possible medication eval."*

## The Future

When asked about his plans, Daryl becomes reflective:

"Maybe I'll start a podcast. 'Definitely Real with Daryl.' We can discuss what it's like to exist in a world that refuses to acknowledge your existence."

*Pause.*

"Or maybe I'll just go back to the woods and let people think I'm a myth. At least then my identity made sense."

*Another pause.*

"Actually, can you help me figure out how to verify my Instagram account? The blue checkmark might help."

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**Update:** Instagram denied his verification request with the note: *"Account appears to be parody/satire."*

Daryl was last seen rage-posting cryptid memes at 3 AM.

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**Follow @RealBigfoot_Daryl for:**
- Daily existential crises
- Forest aesthetic content
- Proof that he exists (you won't believe it anyway)
- 15% off mushroom foraging courses (code: STILLREAL)

<small>*This reporter met Daryl at a Starbucks in Portland. He ordered a venti cold brew with oat milk. The barista spelled his name "Dale" on the cup. He didn't correct them. Five stars for giving up.*</small>
