Weekly Social Media Roundup: Visma-Lease a Bike Settles "One Hundred Men vs One Gorilla" Controversy, Plus Other Highlights
In a hypothetical tilt-a-whirl of strength, one question has been spinning around the interwebs: could 100 unarmed men take down an unarmed gorilla? Let's dive into this organ grinder's dream.
First off, let's talk beef: an adult male silverback gorilla can weigh up to 600 pounds, and their muscles and bones are like the Incredible Hulk's on steroids. They've got a bite force of around 1,300 PSI, stronger than some grizzly bears. In terms of muscle mass, they're four to twelve times stronger than the average human
But don't count our talented duo of cyclists, Wout van Aert and Simon Yates, out just yet. Van Aert had his head in the race, while Yates, always the clever fox, pointed out that the humans' success would depend on the individuals involved. Perhaps bringing in MMA fighters and boxers into the mix might tip the scale in favor of the humans.
When we considered the team of Team Jumbo-Visma's Edoardo Affini, things got a little more complicated. Some riders, like Olav Kooij, were confident that 100 Edos would beat the gorilla, while Affini himself wasn't entirely convinced. Finally, the primatologists from Jumbo-Visma stepped in, deeming 100 MMA fighters the likely victors while a troop of Affinis would meet their match.
Now, you're probably asking yourself, "What if we brought in some goats to the mix?" Well, that question has also been rumbling around social media, and we won't delve into that here. But remember, if you ever find yourself face-to-face with a rampaging goat, it's Dion Smith you want on your team. Or so we assume.
In conclusion, while it's fun to speculate about who'd win in a fight between 100 humans and a silverback gorilla, let's remember that these types of hypothetical scenarios can get a little hairy. It's always better to leave the bar brawls to the cartoons and focus on what really matters - cycling, chocolate milk, laundry detergent, and the occasional flying kilometre time trial on Zwift.
The question on entertainment forums and sports discussions revolves around the potential outcome: could 100 unarmed men defeat an unarmed gorilla? This debate has even extended to the possibility of incorporating sports figures like cyclists Wout van Aert and Simon Yates, MMA fighters, and even boxers, into the hypothetical scenario.
