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Mr. Beast's Gorilla Challenge Overview

May 4, 2025

Summary of "100 Men vs. Gorilla" Event by Mr. Beast

Introduction

  • Organized by YouTuber Mr. Beast.
  • The event ended tragically.
  • Dubbed "Harambee's Revenge" and started as an internet debate.

Event Details

  • Objective: 100 men versus one adult gorilla.
  • Rules: No weapons, no armor, victory only if the gorilla was fully subdued.
  • Incentives: Contestants were offered $10,000 or a Tesla.

Execution

  • Described as Mr. Beast's most epic challenge.
  • The gorilla was formidable, likened to "Bonnie Blue" of gorillas.
  • Displayed unexpected endurance; it did not tire or yawn.
  • Strategies like "forming a circle" were ineffective.
  • The gorilla spun through participants like a "Beyblade."
  • At one point, it seemed bored, even making direct eye contact and smiling.

Outcome

  • The first casualty occurred within 8 seconds.
  • Wave three was lost early.
  • Attempts to subdue by piling on were futile.
  • The gorilla wore participants "like a backpack."
  • Casualties were likened to "Squid Games," with four Asian participants included.
  • Selection of participants was based on online applications and Reddit upvotes.
  • No foresight into the gorilla's immense power; could "punch through a man's sternum."

Reflections

  • Authorities criticized the event as a gross lapse in judgment.
  • Mr. Beast referred to the outcome as a "banger."
  • The planning involved a PowerPoint, but it was evidently ineffective.
  • Personal account expresses feelings of being underestimated by the gorilla.

Conclusion

  • The event's tragic outcome serves as a lesson in underestimating the strength and endurance of animals.
  • Highlighted the need for careful planning and consideration in challenge-based events involving animals.