“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 has already generated excitement after the first contestant was announced as Robert Irwin. As we wait for the wildlife conservationist’s dancing dreams to become a reality (and this is a moment he has been waiting for since childhood after watching his older sister Bindi Irwin compete on Season 21 in 2015), he has been using his time wisely, like weighing in on the viral 100 men vs. gorilla debate.
Would 100 men stand a chance against a silverback gorilla? This question has been making its rounds on social media and has sparked a debate. Irwin has extensive knowledge about the animal kingdom, and fans wanted to hear his opinion, so he made a short video and uploaded it to Instagram to share his thoughts.
Robert Irwin Weighs in on the Question That Has Stumped the Internet
Irwin revealed in his video that he has been asked who would win this hypothetical battle so often within the last week (and people have even been approaching him in person), that he felt compelled to address it. “I have a couple thoughts on this,” he told the camera. “First of all, I don’t know. Gorillas are strong, mate. Like really strong. But it’s a hundred people. I’m not sure.”
Irwin did not answer the question directly but instead posed a different question, one that he hopes people will start asking. As an animal conservationist, the thought of fighting an endangered species is not something he welcomes (although he did let out a little chuckle at the absurdity of it all). “How many people does it take to save gorillas?” he asked. “That’s the question we should be asking because there’s not many of them left.”
Irwin also made another observation about the behavior of gorillas, and while he admits they are extremely powerful, he says they are “pretty chilled.” He also shared how gorillas will defend themselves and protect each other, but without being provoked, they’ll “do their thing.” His point? There is no reason we need to fight gorillas!
Robert Irwin’s Fans React to His Answer About the Man vs. Gorilla Debate
Irwin ended his video by saying this question should remain a mystery, but this was his take on the debate. His genuineness has endeared him to many, and he has 7.5 million fans on Instagram alone. Since posting his video, it has attracted a lot of attention, and fans have praised him for his thoughtful answer. “This is the most Irwin-coded response I could’ve imagined,” a fan commented. “Protect this family at all cost!”
“In summary: Fighting an endangered species is not chic,” another person shared.
This is not the first time a wildlife conservationist has addressed the viral debate, and photographer and conservationist Ron Magill also stated that he wouldn’t want the fight ever to happen. “Gorillas are in fact ‘gentle giants,’ and would avoid this conflict whenever possible,” he told Rolling Stone. “What this question proves is that some people have too much time on their hands and love to create scenarios that help feed morbid curiosity.”
