Nigerian footballers Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey sparked laughter online after tackling the viral “100 humans vs. one gorilla” debate in a Premier League Instagram video.
The internet’s wildest hypothetical - “Who wins: 100 humans or one gorilla?”- has found unlikely referees in Nigerian football stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, whose playful banter on the subject has gone viral among fans and Premier League followers.
In a recent video shared by the Premier League’s official Instagram account, the Super Eagles duo and other PL stars were confronted with the question that has set social media ablaze: “100 humans vs. one gorilla, who will win?”
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Iwobi, ever the tactician, immediately sought clarification: “It depends on who the 100 humans are.”
When the presenter clarified, “just normal humans,” Bassey couldn’t help but scoff, exclaiming in a distinctly Nigerian tone, “That Gorilla,” making it clear where his allegiance lay.
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Not satisfied, Iwobi pressed further, asking, “What normal-Anthony Joshua normal?” referencing the British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion.
Bassey quickly dismissed the idea, “No, he (Joshua) is not normal.” The exchange reached its comedic peak when the presenter pointed to herself as an example of a “normal” human, prompting Iwobi to throw up his hands and declare, “We’re done,” with Bassey echoing him amid laughter.
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Their lighthearted responses mirror the overwhelming consensus online, where the sheer strength and agility of a gorilla are seen as insurmountable odds for any group of untrained humans.
As one popular video discussing the scenario put it, “A gorilla would single-handedly kill 100 people because of the amazing spinner technique” a tongue-in-cheek nod to the animal’s formidable power.
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Another fan said "50 Anthony Joshuas win," with a third adding; "Calvin Bassey Adama Traore and 98 others would stand a chance."
The viral debate has captured the imagination of millions, with fans and athletes alike weighing in.
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But as far as Iwobi and Bassey are concerned, unless the 100 humans include the likes of Anthony Joshua, the answer is simple- and hilarious: “We’re done.”