Why do adult human men want to threaten my physical violence? Fabrice Coffrini/AFP Closed subtitles
Although the news media provides notifications to the public, we are here to provide you with some discussion. Understanding the world around us provides connective tissue for interaction and creates deeper bonds between each other.
What do you want to raise at the dining table to make the conversation flow? Have you read that article that everyone is talking about, too?
Who is it? Dear readers, this week’s protagonist is not alone.
This is a simple question that could lead to the most harsh water cooler conversation you'll hear this week.
Who will win in the battle? One hundred people or a Silver Guard gorilla?
What's the big deal? This question sounds ridiculous and over the past few days it has really made the wheels spin online. The origin of the query can be traced back to some historical red threads. Some content recycling has given it a lot of traction with social media users who want to provide two cents, and they will win in the Man-Vs-ape battle.
Many different factors are considered to determine potential outcomes. Which man? Will the tools be involved? Perhaps the most important thing is What did the gorilla do to you?
What are people talking about? OK, of course, we have fun things on the internet guys:
(Sign up for gorilla) I Michael. Michael's friend Gorilla. There are no fighting gorillas. Michael betrayed his friend Gorilla.
— Michael (@my3rdaugustine) April 28, 2025
NPR also spoke with Tara Stoinski, president of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, CEO and Chief Science Officer. Stoinski has been studying gorillas for more than 30 years. So, who does she think will win?
Stoinski said that to answer this question, we should first consider what both sides bring to the battle.
Tara Stoinski poses with gorillas. Diane Fauci Gorilla Foundation Closed subtitles
She explained: "Male gorillas are the largest primates on Earth. They weigh 400 pounds. They have incredible upper body strength and very strong jaw muscles. So they bring a lot of battle to fight."
But that doesn't mean that a gorilla can take over 100 humans!
"I think the sheer numbers that humans have meant that gorillas might end up being overwhelmed," Stoinski said. "Humans can get together, they can make strategies, they can take turns. I think over time, they can only wear gorillas through coordination, just the number of people involved in the fight."
Although it's a stupid meme, it's also an opportunity to think critically about how we view gorillas, Stoinski said.
"From the research conducted by Dian Fossey 60 years ago, we know that to this day, the true nickname of gorillas is the gentle giant."
They are tender and affectionate, she said, and it is common for men to have a relaxing time with babies.
"I've literally seen women use gorilla backs as pillows during rest. Obviously, they have all the size and strength, that's defending their own family," Stoinski said. "But their roles are much gentler than I thought."
So, what about now? Stoinski hopes that such discourse will shift the conversation to the situation where the gorillas are saved from extinction.
"People are fascinated by gorillas. This topic may be very stupid, but it opens up opportunities for talking about what to do to fight should Are we discussing? This is indeed the battle of survival that gorillas have. They are critically endangered and we are at risk of losing them. So it has the opportunity to spin the conversation and talk about their struggle for survival. ”