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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A Primatologist Settled the 100 Men vs. One Gorilla Debate
The “100 Men vs One Gorilla” debate has been raging across the internet, with millions contributing vibes-based opinions that would more than likely result in the needless deaths of 100 dudes at the hands of one mighty and extraordinarily pissed-off silverback made of 400 pounds of pure muscle. But if you actually ask someone who knows a thing or two about wildlife, they might be able to provide a more grounded, scientific answer than whatever b…
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