Theory among primate/animal experts is one thing, actual scientific facts are another.
Gorilla Physiology vs Human Strength
- Muscle density: A silverback gorilla is estimated to be 4 to 9 times stronger than the average human.
- Bone structure: Their bones are thicker and denser, evolved to withstand massive force—think wrestling other gorillas or surviving falls in rugged terrain.
- Pain tolerance: Animals like gorillas often have a higher threshold for pain than humans, especially under stress or in a fight-or-flight scenario.
A Man’s Punch in Comparison
- A trained boxer might hit with around 1,200–1,800 psi (pounds per square inch) of force. But even that kind of power is unlikely to cause real damage to a creature that can deadlift over 1,800 lbs and endure hits from its own kind.
- Punching a silverback would likely do more damage to the man’s hand than to the gorilla’s face or body.
Bottom Line:
If you're unarmed and thinking about hurting a silverback gorilla with a punch… you’d honestly be better off punching a brick wall. At least the wall doesn’t punch back—and silverbacks do. Hard.
100 Unarmed Men vs 1 Silverback Gorilla: Is There a Damage Threshold?
Even with 100 men,
it’s not as simple as a numbers game. Here’s why:
The Gorilla’s Raw Advantages
- Size & strength: 400–500 lbs of muscle, with strength several times that of a human.
- Speed & agility: Can sprint up to 25 mph and leap over 10 feet.
- Bone density & pain tolerance: Gorillas are built to survive combat with other gorillas—they can take (and deliver) brutal punishment.
- Fighting instinct: A silverback won't hesitate—it’s trained by nature to disable threats quickly.
The 100 Men Variable
Let’s assume these are average, untrained men:
- Coordination issues: 100 people in a fight sounds good on paper, but realistically only 5–10 could engage at a time without getting in each other’s way.
- Fear factor: Most people freeze or panic in the face of extreme danger. A gorilla charging and screaming? That’s going to break morale fast.
- Physical limitations: Even if they surround and strike the gorilla, bare fists and feet won’t do much damage, especially initially. They risk broken hands, concussions, or worse.
- Casualties: The first 10–15 men? Likely severely injured or killed. A gorilla can rip off limbs, crush ribs, and bite with extreme force.
Could the 100 Eventually Win?
Very Slight Possibility — Maybe through sheer numbers, exhaustion, and luck. But:
- It would take a ton of coordination, and
- They would suffer serious casualties (we’re talking dozens down),
- And they’d have to ignore instinctual fear and keep attacking while people are getting maimed next to them.
Disagree with scientists and experts bruhs. 
but but but my ai…
But but but ai!!!
