Started simple like most folks would. Just opened Twitter and typed random dude stuff into the search bar. “Gym bros”, “fitness guys”, “sports talks” – you name it. Figured that’d do the trick. It didn’t. Got a messy pile of results: sponsored posts, random jokes, videos about cats, a bunch of stuff totally not related to finding actual regular guy accounts. Felt like hitting a brick wall right off the bat.
Trying Hashtags? Not Much Better
Next step: thought hashtags were the golden ticket. Searched things like #gymlife, #mensfashion, #straighttalk. Honestly? Still crap. Mostly companies trying to sell protein powder or fancy watches, mixed in with some influencers who looked way too polished and were definitely running ads. Scrolled forever, felt like wasting time. Needed a smarter way.
Following The Followers Of Real Dudes
Changed tactics. Knew a couple actual normal guy accounts I followed – you know, the type that just post about their weekend BBQ gone wrong or their old pickup truck. Clicked into their follower lists. This actually worked. Started scrolling through people following those genuine accounts.
- Saw profile pics with guys holding fish, standing in front of muddy trucks, or just regular selfies.
- Checked bios: words like “Dad”, “outdoors”, “just keeping it real”, “not an influencer”. No sparkles or ✨ anywhere.
- Glanced at their tweets: complaining about traffic, talking about a baseball game, posting a blurry photo of their dog. Normal stuff.
Clicked “Follow” on a bunch that seemed legit. Slowly built up a decent feed this way.
Leveraging Location (Sometimes)
Tried another angle. Searched for local stuff in my area, like the name of my town or nearby cities. Filtered by ‘People’. Found a few profiles of guys posting about local events, high school sports scores, or the best burger joints nearby. Useful trick sometimes, especially for finding guys grounded in real places, not just online personas. Helped add some more regular local dudes to the mix.
The Verdict After Trying It
Took some digging and wasted time on dead ends (looking at you, useless hashtags). The winner method? Stalking the followers of known genuine accounts. That’s where the real, unpolished guys hang out. My feed now feels way more like a group chat with actual friends instead of an influencer showcase. Seems simple now, but it took failing a bunch first. And honestly? Learned it’s not always easy or quick, despite those “easy steps” promises everyone makes.
