Could 100 Men Defeat a Gorilla? Social Media Debate Goes Viral

A new debate has taken the internet by storm.

The hypothetical question that everyone is talking about is whether or not 100 men could defeat 1 gorilla in a fight.

The trend gained momentum after one X user suggested that if all participants were dedicated, 100 people could overcome one gorilla. Since then, hundreds of users have posted their views, memes, and jokes on the improbable scenario, transforming a hypothetical battle into a viral sensation.

To settle this debate, we asked ChatGPT who would win the fight. Here is what it said:

🦍 Gorilla Strength vs. Human Strength
A fully grown silverback gorilla can weigh up to 400 lbs and is 4–9 times stronger than the average human.
They have incredible bite force (~1,300 psi), long arms for grappling, and immense explosive power.
Even trained fighters would struggle to pin or restrain one gorilla, let alone 100 average men coordinating well enough to do so.

👥 The Human Side
100 people sounds like a lot, but if unarmed and untrained, coordination and fear would be major problems.
The first several people to approach the gorilla would likely be incapacitated or killed very quickly, causing chaos.
A gorilla’s natural habitat instincts are to fight when cornered—they are not passive animals under threat.

💡 Theoretical Possibility?
If all 100 men rushed the gorilla at once, some might manage to subdue it purely through numbers, but not without tremendous human casualties.
With tools, weapons, or tranquilizers, the balance changes—but then it’s not a fair fight.

Bottom line:
In a hypothetical unarmed confrontation, 100 average men would likely not succeed in taking down a gorilla without severe losses, and even then, it’s doubtful.