Overview

• The debate originated on Reddit in 2020 but gained renewed momentum in late April 2025 after an X post garnered over 290 million views.
• Experts are divided: Ron Magill suggests 100 coordinated men could defeat the gorilla with heavy casualties, while Cat Hobaiter argues the gorilla’s strength would be decisive.
• Silverback gorillas, weighing over 160 kilograms and capable of lifting one tonne, possess unparalleled physical power and fast-twitch muscle fibers.
• The discussion has expanded beyond the hypothetical fight to explore themes of social media virality and modern masculinity.
• The meme highlights how speculative scenarios can engage global audiences and prompt serious analysis from scientists and experts.