Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez responds to trending social media topic
Could 100 men defeat a gorilla in a fight?
That has been the trending topic making the rounds on social media lately. Some are siding with the humans due to the massive numbers advantage, but New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez picked the gorilla to win that fight.
"Ya'll crazy that gorilla winning," Gonzalez posted on X, followed by a laughing emoji.
It's hard to argue with Gonzalez considering the drastic difference in bone structure and strength of a gorilla compared to a human. A Silverback can lift up to 1,700 pounds on its own. That kind of power combined with ridiculous agility would make the gorilla nearly impossible to corral by the men in that hypothetical situation.
It's still an interesting topic to debate.
What say you? Who would win a fight between 100 men and a gorilla? Be sure and let us know in the comment sections of our social media pages.
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