The internet is brawling over whether 100 men could fight a gorilla
- A viral debate emerged in late April 2025 on X about whether 100 men could defeat one adult male gorilla in a fight.
- This debate builds on earlier discussions from TikTok since 2022, fueled by the gorilla's superior strength and humans' potential to strategize.
- Experts note that an adult male gorilla weighs 300 to 500 pounds and is 4 to 9 times stronger than a trained man but may tire quickly against multiple coordinated attackers.
- "Even if the men win, they probably wouldn't all walk away alive," said Tara Stoinski, highlighting that victory demands incredible coordination and sacrifice.
- The debate underscores the gorilla's endangered status and legal protection while illustrating human cooperation's theoretical advantage in overcoming sheer physical power.
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Experts weigh in on trending question: Can 100 men defeat one gorilla in a fight: 'Not everyone will survive'
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Could 100 Men Take on a Gorilla? Scientists, the Entire Internet and of Course Black Twitter Have Answers
Over the past few days, the internet has been in a frenzy over a debate that’ll likely never happen in real life. Who would win if 100 unarmed men faced one gorilla? The discussion all started when one user picked a side. Now, scientists, professors and even the White House have gotten involved.Read more...
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