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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Can 100 men win against a gorilla?
Can 100 men win a fight against a gorilla? Even though gorillas are called "gentle giants" and rarely attack people, that hasn't stopped the internet from doing its thing. The very guyish question is currently filling feeds and gained momentum after a post on X that has received almost 300 million views. The Washington Post spoke to sociology...
Expert settles 100 men versus gorilla debate
(KRON) -- Maybe you’ve heard the debate of the moment on the internet and podcasts: Who would win a fight, if 100 men fought a gorilla? KRON4 asked one of the world's leading animal experts. Ron Mangill is a spokesperson for Zoo Miami and an American wildlife photographer. He extensively studied gorillas in captivity and the wild. Watch the full segment in the video player above.
Animal Conservationist Robert Irwin Weighs In on the 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla Debate | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Robert Irwin, an animal conservationist and new DWTS competitor, is weighing in on the viral TikTok debate over who would win: 100 men or 1 gorilla. If you haven’t seen the viral debate…the Internet is divided on who would win if put into an arena to fight. You’d think Robert would have an expert opinion on this because of his field. So, he’s naturally been getting a lot of questions about it! He finally has responded. Keep reading to find out m…
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