Dril

dril is the pseudonymous online humorist behind the Twitter account @dril, a person widely recognized for pioneering a distinctive style of short, surreal posts. The account began in the early 2010s and rose to prominence as a staple of internet humor and a touchstone of the so-called weird Twitter movement.

Dril's tweets are known for their deadpan voice, minimal punctuation, and tendency to present exaggerated, absurd situations as if they were ordinary events. The content often critiques internet culture, social media, fame, and contemporary life through anti-jokes, wordplay, and incongruous imagery. The posts frequently rely on subverted expectations and open-ended lines that invite interpretation.

Dril's work has been widely quoted and referenced beyond Twitter, influencing comedians, writers, and meme culture. The account is frequently cited in discussions of online humor and has sparked essays, books, and fan communities that archive, reproduce, or remix the material.

The person or people behind @dril have not publicly disclosed their real identity. While there has been speculation in media coverage, no authoritative confirmation has been provided, and dril has emphasized anonymity. The account remains a significant node in the history of social media humor, with enduring influence on online voice and meme syntax.