Once again, the internet proves it can be a wild place with unexpected twists, as a recent online debacle featuring social media superstar Mr. Beast illustrates rather vividly. It all started when a debate about the physical prowess of one gorilla versus 100 motivated humans ignited on Twitter, thanks to an audacious tweet claiming that 100 people could possibly best a gorilla in hand-to-hand combat. As you might imagine, it caught fire faster than a match in a hay barn, drawing in Mr. Beast, the biggest YouTuber in the world, into the fray.

Now, Mr. Beast, known for his grandiose challenges and extravagant stunts, couldn’t resist chiming in with a playful “Should I test this?” His response hinted at his entertaining yet outlandish YouTube style, where he might just actually stage such a harebrained event. Even his girlfriend got involved, lamenting the loss of ancient arenas where such bizarre matches could have been held with an eager audience pressing in for a view. It seemed all in good humor as the internet’s reaction quickly escalated.

The debate raged on whether 100 men could take a gorilla, with even scientific analyses attempting to answer this pressing question. Spoiler alert: Gorillas are tough cookies, and even armed humans might want to think twice.

So, as Mr. Beast considers his next move in this digital chess game, let’s remember this as a lesson in how the internet can sometimes amplify absurdities over meaningful dialogue. In this mix of internet tempests and gorilla prowess discussions, one might suggest allowing free speech to breathe a bit more and letting humor remain just that—humor.