Social media has been avidly debating a tweet that has since gone viral. Who would win if one hundred men battled one gorilla? Think pieces, essays and funny posts quickly ensued. But what started as a viral thought experiment has taken a strange turn toward reality. YouTube star Mr Beast, known for his outrageous challenges and record-breaking stunts, has teased a potential “100 men vs 1 gorilla” showdown—igniting even more conversations on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Beast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) shared a photoshopped image of himself grinning in front of a massive gorilla and a crowd of seemingly unarmed men. The caption read: “Need 100 men to test this, any volunteers?”

Tech billionaire Elon Musk responded dryly, “Sure, what’s the worst that could happen?” Meanwhile, internet personality Andrew Tate dismissed the debate as something for “brokeys,” fueling even more online internet chatter. After posting the viral question on our Instagram page, our Residents were quick to jump into the conversation, with some hilarious and brutal takes.

One Resident quipped, “First 15 people are sacrificial lambs.” Another added, “With no weapons, y’all are having dinner with Pope Francis.” A third offered a strategic (and cautious) take: “Listen. 100 men can definitely beat 1 gorilla. But who’s the first man to attack? I’d be like No. 96 to jump in. And I’m not 100 only because the gorilla might still have energy. I need the other 4 after me to help.”

While Mr Beast hasn’t confirmed whether this spectacle will actually happen, the internet currently remains divided.