A question initially posed in 2020 has recently become a hot topic, thanks to Internet memes asking who would win if one hundred humans fought against one gorilla?
Responses are mixed on social media, and wildlife experts also express different beliefs about what the results would be.
Of course, there are certain variables that can factor into the outcome, such as the parameters of the humans involved (height, weight, age, gender) as well as those of the gorilla.
While the proposition may seem ridiculous upon initial consideration, further thought typically inspires the projection of numerous potential outcomes. This recipe for a thought experiment has just enough teeth to grab a nationwide audience, and has even inspired entertainment sportsbooks to create odds on the potential matchup.
Humans vs. Gorillas – Who Would Win?
Only two of the top sports betting sites have posted entertainment prop bets for 100 humans battling a gorilla. The same odds are featured at both books, and in each case, the group of humans is favored to win by a large margin.
100 Humans vs. A Silverback Gorilla
- 100 Humans -300 [the max bet of $750 will pay out $250]
- 1 Silverback Gorilla +200 [the max bet of $250 will pay out $500]
- Bovada
100 Humans vs. A Silverback Gorilla
- 100 Humans -300 [the max bet of $75 will pay out $25]
- 1 Silverback Gorilla +200 [the max bet of $25 will pay out $50]
- BetUS
These props require that the simulation be aired on the Discovery Channel before the end of 2025 for a win to be graded for the gorilla or the humans. Anyone betting on either of these lines should be aware that payouts could take months to happen, and the entire sim may never air on Discovery.
Despite the moneyline odds being identical, where gamblers place their bets depends entirely on how much money they want to win. Whether betting on the gorilla or the humans to win, Bovada has much higher maximum wager limits at the moment, allowing players to win a higher payout.
Here is an unrealistic simulation posted on X that backs up the above humans vs. gorilla odds.
someone made a simulator of the 1 gorilla vs 100 men 😭pic.twitter.com/ZnIt7VXuCv
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) April 28, 2025
We expect other sports betting sites to pick up on this trend and create odds for this simulated battle as well. For now, the Discovery Channel is on the clock to create a sim and air it before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st.
Sources:
- BetUS Sportsbook
- Bovada Sportsbook
