If you’ve ever wondered how social media influencers and others dedicated to their social media feeds get those stunning pictures, Influencers in The Wild can give you an idea. The verified Instagram account features submissions from people who spot friends or professional photographers going out of their way to capture “impromptu” photo shoots for the ‘gram.
As this Instagram account exposes people who are willing to do everything for a photo, they are captured in their natural habitat, sharing the crazy behind-the-scenes moments with the rest of us. The result is a feed full of fun and hilarious moments of influencing in its raw form. From the perspective of everyday life, some of the published pictures are quite embarrassing.
Influencers in the Wild is run by @tank.sinatra, a successful meme creator and author of the book Happy Is the New Rich. Tank Sinatra, whose real name is George Resch, spoke with BuzzFeed News about starting Influencers in the Wild. The new account was kicked off in 2020 and has almost 5 million followers today! It seems like its growth won't stop anytime soon. Check out our curated 30 pictures to get the impression of the real life of influencers!
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I’ll Ask You Again, Are You Willing To Die For Your Content?
The Rise Of Instagram Influencers
These humorous photographs demonstrate the increasing number of individuals who aspire to become Instagram influencers. With the industry thriving, brands are expected to further enhance their social media presence. In total, US influencer marketing spending will pass $2 billion on Instagram in 2024, per Business Insider Intelligence estimates based on eMarketer Ecommerce Analysis.
Psa: Don’t Make Your Kids Do This. It’s Weird
Wow, really?? They are that desperate for attention that they use their kids to take their photos. I am no prude but those photos were not appropriate for those kids to take.
These people are sick, need to be taught a lesson by police.
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What the kids thought would happen: fun day at the beach! Reality: taking pics of Daddy kissing Mummys bare a*s.
This isn't okay. Like... at all. I can't even begin to talk about on how many levels this is messed up.
These people are one of the reasons you should have to take a test before you become a parent.
WOW, Ppl are really showing your 5-yr old that stuff. Humanity certainly has 'evolved'
Well, those boys are going to grow up with a healthy attitude to women. Not.
What evidence do we have that these are their own children, and not just passing by?
Oh my goodness!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱 so not appropriate those parents need a lecture
I don’t even think they’re acting inappropriate. Maybe because I’m European xD
Really? I'm interested in what you think that reaction is based on European or otherwise. If they were at a nude beach hanging out normally, I'd expect europeans to think differently, but I'm a bit surprised by that here. The positions seem so overtly about sex and sex acts. I suppose their faces might change that impression, but I kinda doubt it. Young kids who know little or nothing about sex shouldn't be thrown into that knowledge this way, as far as I can see. Their inability to properly make sense of it could put them at greater risk or sexual predation or just being deeply inappropriate without knowing it.
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It would just be interesting to know if the children got to play and if they provided positive social interaction for them after their intimate photos on the beach. Alas, no pics of that, no way to know. Major boundaries being crossed, healthy childhood development is lacking. So much confusion in their little lives, doubtful that it's being clarified by this couple. Premature exposure to inappropriate physical behaviors. You can rest assured that if they are this comfortable in public having their child snap this, they are much more comfortable with content at home. Very sad situation.
Stupid is as stupid does and thats a whole ton of stupid on that beach!
How Influencers Are Changing The Game?
But even though partnering with big online names is already a familiar idea for upping the brand image, the market is constantly changing. So, everyone must continually evolve their strategies. Yes, influencers are filling nearly every imaginable niche and sub-niche.
However, pouring money into each of them offers distinct benefits and trade-offs for brands. This prompts users to go above and beyond to better their online appearance and attract deals... And sometimes, like Influencers In The Wild has shown, way, way beyond.
Ma’am Do You Mind We’re Trying To Eat And Not Fight For The Entire Remainder Of The Vacation Thanks
People. Don’t Do This. Please Be Careful Out There
Shakespeare 2020: ROMEO: It’s easy for someone to joke about scars if they’ve never been cut. JULIET (enters on the balcony)
Get You A Friend Like This
One Wolf Approaches One Human 40,000 Years Ago In Hopes Of Some Food And Companionship, And Here Is Where We Wound Up
Ok, A. That dog is freaking adorable and B. That one wolf had wise judgement.
Nailed It
Why Else Would You Have Kids?
When A Wall Is More Popular Than Their Insta Accounts
*pilot Over The Loud Speaker* “Sorry Folks We’re Gonna Be A Little Delayed For Take Off. We Have An Aspiring Influencer Who Is Willing To Die For Content In One Of The Jet Engines.”
Day At The Beach
This picture and the post was submitted by @ddianass: “Okay, babe, so here’s the plan. I’m gonna lay in the water, just lay. Stomach down. It’s not deep, so I won’t drown, but even more importantly, my butt cheeks will be jjjuuuusssttt protruding from the water. Here’s why I’m telling you this. For no reason at all, I want you to just incessantly throw sand at my butt cheeks and take pics the entire time. Actually, maybe do a video so I can grab the perfect screenshot. I don’t care if it takes all day. The point is, I need a picture of me, just me, with sand bouncing off of my butt cheeks. It’s for work. Okay, let’s do it.”
At That Point, Why Not Just Stand Up
*ralph Wiggum Voice* I’m Influencing
Commuting To Work In New York Is Hard Enough
It Hurts My Deeply That I’ll Never Be This Cool
No Better Way To Start The Day Than Pee Steam In Your Face
What Are Some Good Influencers?
As influencers in real life can act enormously stupid, some factors that make someone a good influencer are authenticity, content creation expertise, trustworthiness, communication skills, and passion. As various social media influencers are in different categories, the “goodness” actually depends on your interests and preferences.
If you are interested in food, you might want to follow famous chef @jamieoliver or @the_pastaqueen. Top travel influencers are @theblondeabroad or @fatgirlstraveling. If you are interested in fashion, the real influencers here are @chiaraferragni in women’s and Johnny Cirillo, aka @watchingnewyork in men’s fashion.
*waze Voice* Influencer Traffic Up Ahead
Dad, I Need A Favor
There Was A Tidal Wave Of New Followers After She Posted This Pic
That’s A Good Friend
Pornhub is offering a $25k scholarship and the application might surprise you!
It Pains Me Deeply To Know That I Will Never Be This Cool
There Is Really Only One Reason To Be In A Relationship And That Is Content
The Juxtaposition Between The Bikini And The Snow Is Pure Poetry
What In The Patrick Swayze
Oh, let's be kind. They've figured out an acribatic lift and are taking a funny picture. It actually looks like a typical figure skating lift to me.
Who Are The Top Micro-Influencers?
Nonetheless, not only megastars with huge fan armies like Kim Kardashian West and Kylie Jenner are selected to reach potential clients, but micro and nano influencers.
Micro-influencers often specialize in a specific niche, even kids, games, and virtual (computer-generated), having a relatively small but engaged and loyal following, usually between 10,000 and 100,000 followers.
One of the top micro-influencer kids is @elle, while in the gaming niche, @kioshimax takes an important place. Even if these accounts are just a tiny fraction of all top micro-influencers, the biggest virtual reality enthusiast is considered @lstoast.
You’ve Heard Of “Don’t Bring Sand To The Beach” Now Get Ready For “Don’t Bring Fan To The Beach”
This Man Subsists Solely On A Diet Of Quinoa And Kombucha
Know Your Limits Pt 2
I had to stop scrolling the post at this point as my eyes hurt so much from rolling them.
This Is Art And It’s Wholesome And It’s Everything I Want This Page To Be
I saw this happen some time ago. Out of curiosity I listened in and the old guy was on a video call date with a sweet old lady because they could not be with each other. She was probably caring for a family member I don't know. I thought it was sweet because they had ordered small meals for each of them because they liked to share. I stopped listening at that point but I hope they had a great date
She Must Be One Of Those Construction Influencers Your Hear So Much About
Sucking Toes For Like In Vietnam
Note: this post originally had 63 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Influencers In the Wild: Questions Answered!
While wrapping the topic to the end and navigating through the influencers, we want to make it easier, so we covered your frequently asked questions.
What Is Influencers In The Wild?
As we already know, Influencers in the Wild is an Instagram account of pictures featuring real-life influencers. The thing is, this isn't the full story. George Resch, the guy behind the account, released a board game, Influencers in the Wild, in 2022. Based on the viral Instagram account of the same name, the game is a humorous and satirical take on the influencer culture and social media trends.
Who Is The Most Influential Influencer In The World?
According to the search results, Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the most influential person in the world of social media. The Portuguese soccer player has 613 million followers on his account, @cristiano.
Who Is the Top-Grossing Influencer?
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to sit high on the top with the best earnings, making an average of $3.2 million per post compared to $2,3 million per post last year.
I don't mind that camera phones are inspiring average people to take up photography. What I DO mind are so called "influencers" bartering imaginary currency for real world items. Lemme give you an example. I'm a REAL photographer. Each photo I shoot is roughly $10,000 in gear. Influencers contact me all the time wanting free work. In return they promise to "tag" me so my work can be viewed by their followers. First all, likes don't pay my bills. Secondly, why would I want my work to be seen by more of your broke a*s friends who in turn will contact me for their own free shoot? Finally, click on any photo of any influencer with a million or more followers. You'll never see more than exactly 50,000 likes. Which means not only are the majority of followers fake bots...but so are the likes. You're essentially a turd paying your own money to fuel your ego and trying to p**n your fake celebrity for free vacations, actual photoshoots, and other items. F*ck off. Sincerely, a real photographer. DSC7572Ret...3067d3.jpg 
I always love the retailers that tell supposed influencers..."Here's a hundred coupons for $5 off a purchase of $50 or more. If 50 people turn them in and use them, I will give you free stuff." Most influencers decline because they know their 10,000 followers are actually less than 100 real people. I don't know when it became popular for people to expect free stuff for being vain.
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But why would you assume that everyone who has their picture taken is an influencer? Some people just like to have their picture taken. 🤷
I I know it probably sounds weird... But you can just... Kind of tell.
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I started following this account for a while as I found it funny, then cringed as I realised that I just don't even want to see these ridiculous people and their c**p anymore, pure narcissism. Now I've unfollowed it as it was just winding me up
Why do people care? So someone's taking a picture, what's the big deal? Except for the ones where there is a safety issue, of course. So what if someone's photographing their a*s on the beach? Or leaning on a colorful wall. It's making them happy, let people be happy.
Did you not see the people trying to eat dinner with a butt in their face? That's pretty rude! They are ruining people's vacations. Be aware of people around you, we all have to share this place.
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One time we took our friend to the mall. As we were driving through the parking lot to find a spot we drove past the entrance and these 2 girls stopped right in front of us to take a selfie! My friend yelled out Move your a*s! lol The 2 girls just gave us a dirty look and slowly walked away and then my husband beeped at them and scared the c**p out of them lol. We said we can just see their post now: Here I am laying underneath a car because I was an airhead and stopped right in front of a moving car. Does this car make my butt look big? lol
When we were in Paris last fall, we ran into one of these Bippy Sues a couple of times. Late one afternoon in the Marais, we were headed for a restaurant and there she was, in a tiny miniskirt (it was about 0 F and drizzling nastily, that's Paris in fall) and a halter top, posing against a wall. ...///... Another American walked past and said, "The hookers start early in this part of the world." ....///... The influencer, enraged, yelled down the street at the person who said it, proving that she was as stupid as she looked.
Influencers can't exist without followers. When a moron manages to gain followers it means that they are even greater idiots than the moron.
Last year a video was making the rounds in Panama. A young woman was trying to get the perfect selfie leaning back on a balcony (on the 14th floor) Some constructions workers a few buildings over were watching, and one videoed her on his camera as she leaned too far back and plummeted to her death. Sadly her camera also shattered, so no one knows if she got the shot.
I don't care if people are taking photos, but when they put themselves and others in danger and need help, they should be required to pay back the cost of emergency services that are required.
why can't we just let people live? i get some influencers are ruining monuments and landscapes but most of them are just trying to live their best life
Enough of this f*****g instagram garbage! Does anyone even give a s**t about this??!! Negative attention is still attention - don't give these pathetic, needy and insecure people the time of day. Screw em. Let's try to get some actually interesting articles back on this site, please! "Influencers"... what a f*****g joke...
You cared enough to not only open and view this post, but also to scroll down to the comment section and post a few sentences lmao ;)
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Those pics were taken all over the world... Do you need a hug?
Load More Replies... What I see is a lot of attention seeking behavior by a bunch of vain narcissistic people. I think the whole influencer BS is getting out of control. There are times I really really hate the impact technology has had on people. SMH.
Ridiculous and think what kinda job 'influencer' will be in a few years time ?!
What the hell is WRONG with these people?! Let the cars run them over. The ocean drown them.
It always bothers me to see these types of photos on IG and the person taking the shot (or perhaps taking 1000 shots to get THAT shot) never gets credit! It's always some "thoughtful" quote about amazing their life is. Never do I see "Thank you to my boyfriend, girlfriend, random dude on the corner ect for taking this photo" in their post. I can't stand it.
So just gonna put my twopennth worth in on the points raised and discussed by Ana J and co...i can see both sides, sometimes things loosening up a little is a good thing...dads being more involved with their children and it not being a big weird thing like it was say 50 years ago for eg., but that in other areas like online porn being easily available and viewed by children not so much. Whenever I'm on this site i see lots of different P.O.V. and i always remind myself of the quote (sumerised cos i can't remember it exactly) "i may not always agree with what you say but i will always defend your right to say it" -there are very obvious exceptions to this which should quite rightly be shutdown straight away- but on the whole if i don't like what someone is saying i tend to just say nothing to them at all. Different opinions on subjects is a good thing and unless that opinion is something way over the line no one should be calling ppl horrible names because of their opinion. I'm done x p
I don't understand the hatred everyone has for these people. So much verbal violence.... and for what?
They have ruined many landscapes and other photo sites, and they are often in the way of you just trying to live your life. Some girl against a blank wall? Who cares. Some girls thong 5' away while you're trying to eat? F**k off. In the middle of the street? She needs a slap.
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This article irritated me. Everyone is commenting so snobbily about these people who just want a nice picture of themselves. In most of the photos, they aren't disturbing others or trespassing anywhere. In other Bored Panda posts, the exact same people are commenting "wow, amazing work!" on the final products of very similar instances/shoots, and yet when they come here they disparage these people who are taking those photos. What's the difference? Is it okay for a professional photographer to photograph clients in the street and in popular photo-op locations, but it's annoying and cringey when amateur photographers do it? All of you are taking too much pride in your own supposed non-cringey-ness and failing to realize that the vast majority of the people featured in this post aren't actually doing anything wrong. At all.
People don't really mind the ones who just keep to themselves but take pics. It's the a******s who get in your way that are the worst. They ruin it for everyone else.
Load More Replies... I don't mind that camera phones are inspiring average people to take up photography. What I DO mind are so called "influencers" bartering imaginary currency for real world items. Lemme give you an example. I'm a REAL photographer. Each photo I shoot is roughly $10,000 in gear. Influencers contact me all the time wanting free work. In return they promise to "tag" me so my work can be viewed by their followers. First all, likes don't pay my bills. Secondly, why would I want my work to be seen by more of your broke a*s friends who in turn will contact me for their own free shoot? Finally, click on any photo of any influencer with a million or more followers. You'll never see more than exactly 50,000 likes. Which means not only are the majority of followers fake bots...but so are the likes. You're essentially a turd paying your own money to fuel your ego and trying to p**n your fake celebrity for free vacations, actual photoshoots, and other items. F*ck off. Sincerely, a real photographer. DSC7572Ret...3067d3.jpg
I always love the retailers that tell supposed influencers..."Here's a hundred coupons for $5 off a purchase of $50 or more. If 50 people turn them in and use them, I will give you free stuff." Most influencers decline because they know their 10,000 followers are actually less than 100 real people. I don't know when it became popular for people to expect free stuff for being vain.
Load More Replies... But why would you assume that everyone who has their picture taken is an influencer? Some people just like to have their picture taken. 🤷
I I know it probably sounds weird... But you can just... Kind of tell.
Load More Replies... I started following this account for a while as I found it funny, then cringed as I realised that I just don't even want to see these ridiculous people and their c**p anymore, pure narcissism. Now I've unfollowed it as it was just winding me up
Why do people care? So someone's taking a picture, what's the big deal? Except for the ones where there is a safety issue, of course. So what if someone's photographing their a*s on the beach? Or leaning on a colorful wall. It's making them happy, let people be happy.
Did you not see the people trying to eat dinner with a butt in their face? That's pretty rude! They are ruining people's vacations. Be aware of people around you, we all have to share this place.
Load More Replies... One time we took our friend to the mall. As we were driving through the parking lot to find a spot we drove past the entrance and these 2 girls stopped right in front of us to take a selfie! My friend yelled out Move your a*s! lol The 2 girls just gave us a dirty look and slowly walked away and then my husband beeped at them and scared the c**p out of them lol. We said we can just see their post now: Here I am laying underneath a car because I was an airhead and stopped right in front of a moving car. Does this car make my butt look big? lol
When we were in Paris last fall, we ran into one of these Bippy Sues a couple of times. Late one afternoon in the Marais, we were headed for a restaurant and there she was, in a tiny miniskirt (it was about 0 F and drizzling nastily, that's Paris in fall) and a halter top, posing against a wall. ...///... Another American walked past and said, "The hookers start early in this part of the world." ....///... The influencer, enraged, yelled down the street at the person who said it, proving that she was as stupid as she looked.
Influencers can't exist without followers. When a moron manages to gain followers it means that they are even greater idiots than the moron.
Last year a video was making the rounds in Panama. A young woman was trying to get the perfect selfie leaning back on a balcony (on the 14th floor) Some constructions workers a few buildings over were watching, and one videoed her on his camera as she leaned too far back and plummeted to her death. Sadly her camera also shattered, so no one knows if she got the shot.
I don't care if people are taking photos, but when they put themselves and others in danger and need help, they should be required to pay back the cost of emergency services that are required.
why can't we just let people live? i get some influencers are ruining monuments and landscapes but most of them are just trying to live their best life
Enough of this f*****g instagram garbage! Does anyone even give a s**t about this??!! Negative attention is still attention - don't give these pathetic, needy and insecure people the time of day. Screw em. Let's try to get some actually interesting articles back on this site, please! "Influencers"... what a f*****g joke...
You cared enough to not only open and view this post, but also to scroll down to the comment section and post a few sentences lmao ;)
Load More Replies... Those pics were taken all over the world... Do you need a hug?
Load More Replies... What I see is a lot of attention seeking behavior by a bunch of vain narcissistic people. I think the whole influencer BS is getting out of control. There are times I really really hate the impact technology has had on people. SMH.
Ridiculous and think what kinda job 'influencer' will be in a few years time ?!
What the hell is WRONG with these people?! Let the cars run them over. The ocean drown them.
It always bothers me to see these types of photos on IG and the person taking the shot (or perhaps taking 1000 shots to get THAT shot) never gets credit! It's always some "thoughtful" quote about amazing their life is. Never do I see "Thank you to my boyfriend, girlfriend, random dude on the corner ect for taking this photo" in their post. I can't stand it.
So just gonna put my twopennth worth in on the points raised and discussed by Ana J and co...i can see both sides, sometimes things loosening up a little is a good thing...dads being more involved with their children and it not being a big weird thing like it was say 50 years ago for eg., but that in other areas like online porn being easily available and viewed by children not so much. Whenever I'm on this site i see lots of different P.O.V. and i always remind myself of the quote (sumerised cos i can't remember it exactly) "i may not always agree with what you say but i will always defend your right to say it" -there are very obvious exceptions to this which should quite rightly be shutdown straight away- but on the whole if i don't like what someone is saying i tend to just say nothing to them at all. Different opinions on subjects is a good thing and unless that opinion is something way over the line no one should be calling ppl horrible names because of their opinion. I'm done x p
I don't understand the hatred everyone has for these people. So much verbal violence.... and for what?
They have ruined many landscapes and other photo sites, and they are often in the way of you just trying to live your life. Some girl against a blank wall? Who cares. Some girls thong 5' away while you're trying to eat? F**k off. In the middle of the street? She needs a slap.
Load More Replies... This article irritated me. Everyone is commenting so snobbily about these people who just want a nice picture of themselves. In most of the photos, they aren't disturbing others or trespassing anywhere. In other Bored Panda posts, the exact same people are commenting "wow, amazing work!" on the final products of very similar instances/shoots, and yet when they come here they disparage these people who are taking those photos. What's the difference? Is it okay for a professional photographer to photograph clients in the street and in popular photo-op locations, but it's annoying and cringey when amateur photographers do it? All of you are taking too much pride in your own supposed non-cringey-ness and failing to realize that the vast majority of the people featured in this post aren't actually doing anything wrong. At all.
People don't really mind the ones who just keep to themselves but take pics. It's the a******s who get in your way that are the worst. They ruin it for everyone else.
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