100 Memers vs. 1 Gorilla

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May 05, 2025

The Weekly Meme Roundup: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla, It's Gonna Be May, Vladimir Stop, Flame Atronach And More

This week, the 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate took over social media, the president made a desperate plea to Putin and the end of April once again brought on "It's gonna be May" memes.

100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla, also known as 100 Guys vs. 1 Gorilla, refers to a viral debate about who would win in a fight to the death, 100 men or one gorilla. The concept went viral on TikTok and spread to Twitter / X and Reddit in late April 2025. Some posted simulations that overwhelmingly showed the gorilla defeating the 100 men. The discourse led to many memes, mostly at the expense of humans or, alternatively, were overly pro-human.

Side Shot Nominate 6 is an Instagram Story trend that gained traction among teenagers in late April 2025. The trend involves people posting photos of themselves from the side, typically from a sporting event like football or basketball, and nominating six other people to do the same by tagging them. Instagram user @BigBagPictures1 created the "Side Shot Nominate 6" "Add Yours" feature that other Instagram users subsequently adopted. Soon after Instagram users began nominating their friends to participate in the trend, TikTok users posted videos asking what the "Side Shot Nominate 6" trend is, and "First the USC Mind challenge now this?"

A Progressive Mind In a MAGA Body

A Progressive Mind In a MAGA Body is a catchphrase derived from the title of an April 2025 New York Times article positively profiling Twitch streamer Hasan Piker (HasanAbi), with many perceiving the implication that MAGA supporters are fit and healthy. The title garnered criticism online following the publication of the article, with many finding it arguably inaccurate and cringeworthy. The phrase additionally inspired memes in which it is attributed to funny images representing true "MAGA bodies." In response to the backlash, the New York Times changed the title of the editorial to "A Progressive Mind in a Body Made for the ‘Manosphere.’"

Star Wars Kid has had one of the internet's most wholesome redemption arcs after going from an internet punchline to starting an anti-cyberbullying nonprofit. Here's the story behind the classic viral video and the man behind the meme.

Upcoming Meme-a-versaries

Here are this week's birthday memes celebrating their anniversaries from the storied halls of meme and internet history:

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