Who wins in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? Hypothetical question sparks discourse
Could 100 men defeat one gorilla in a fight? Reactions and discourse related to the hypothetical question have been making the rounds on social media.
The hypothetical, posed to X users April 24, has made an appearance on other social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Reddit, where users continue to weigh in.
The train of thought, it seems, dates back to 2020, when a Reddit user posed the same question in a r/whowouldwin subreddit, a forum home to random hypothetical discussions on a variety of topics. In the original post, the user also sets the scene and offers some specific parameters.
While most debates, especially online, aren't so clear cut, the majority agrees that even the most skilled men are no match for a gorilla. But there are some, who, think that the 100 men in question could defeat a gorilla, with enough dedication.
There are others who just find the discourse amusing, calling it "real interweb discussions." Another X user said April 27 that the "gorilla debacle" was as "close to old Twitter as we're getting rn."
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While some have tossed in gorilla-related memes and imagery into the conversation just for laughs, others have taken the time to seriously consider the question.
Even MrBeast chimed in, asking followers on April 28 if there were any willing men down to participate. James Charles also shared his thoughts on the hypothetical question, adding that he found the discussion "fascinating," and that he didn't know which side he stood on.
Need 100 men to test this, any volunteers? pic.twitter.com/p2iQvOWbYJ
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) April 28, 2025
Though the debate consists of mostly men sharing their thoughts, some women have used the opportunity to dunk on men.
"There are 100 men i would love to put in a cage with a gorilla. Please let me choose them," an X user wrote April 27.
The discourse surrounding 100 men versus one gorilla will likely continue, as more and more social media users see the content, including memes and videos, from the discussion on their feeds, or on their "for you page."
The 100 men Vs 1 gorilla conversation is hilarious 😂😂😂 I have seen 1 drunk not gorilla beat up 4 of yall between my days at Wild Rides and Zydeco ….im siding with the Gorilla ….#Harambe4Ever
Posted by Dezmond Williams on Monday, April 28, 2025
Me on the day we're supposed to go fight the gorilla pic.twitter.com/opCyULxDXT
— Aye Yo B (@BeSmoove7) April 27, 2025
Can I be the one that specifically picks the 100 men to fight the gorilla?I have a list. pic.twitter.com/G2tC3huPwh
— Michelle 🤭 (@TheBaddestMitch) April 28, 2025
When they keep sending 100 men to fight a gorilla and the male population decreases pic.twitter.com/34LC9Z5hbv
— maryama harris (@itsalwaysmaryam) April 27, 2025
I'm telling the gorillas what yall saying btw pic.twitter.com/SbZOATAIz8
— ethical hater (@DijahSB) April 28, 2025
the gorilla logging onto twitter and seeing everyone's talking about fighting him pic.twitter.com/hFVSzkX7k3
— shar (@sharloola) April 27, 2025
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Could 100 men take 1 gorilla? Internet erupts over debate
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