Overview

• The viral debate, originating from a 2020 Reddit post and reignited on April 24, 2025, has amassed over 288 million views across platforms like TikTok and X.
• Experts suggest 100 coordinated humans could likely overpower a gorilla but emphasize the severe casualties involved and the gorilla's immense strength.
• Primatologists and wildlife biologists are leveraging the trend to spotlight gorilla conservation, noting habitat loss as a critical threat to the species' survival.
• The trend has inspired extensive memes, AI simulations, and commentary from public figures, including MrBeast and Elon Musk, blending humor with analysis.
• The White House repurposed the meme for political messaging, drawing comparisons to immigration enforcement under former President Trump.