5 Unexpected Viral Moments That Broke Through the Chaos of Your April Struggles
You ever stop scrolling for just a second and wonder what wild thing the internet’s cooked up while you were busy pretending to be productive? Yeah, me too. The digital world doesn’t just move fast—it basically breaks the sound barrier and drops surprises before you even catch your breath. This past April was no exception, with some viral moments so bizarre, hilarious, or downright thought-provoking that they left us questioning reality—and our own scrolling habits. From the utterly ridiculous (could a hundred average Joes really take down a gorilla?) to the unexpectedly heartwarming (reminders that maybe happiness is closer than we think), and even the borderline unsettling (what happens when AI turns our cats into people?), there’s a little something for everyone. So buckle up, grab your favorite snack, and let’s dive into the internet’s most buzzworthy moments you might’ve missed—unless of course, you’re like me and never really leave the internet in the first place.
The internet is fun, weird, and endlessly entertaining—and that’s exactly why we can’t get enough of it. But it also moves fast. Blink, and the next big thing has already come and gone.
Thankfully, we at Bored Panda were paying attention all April long. We tracked what blew up, what got people talking, and what totally took over everyone’s feeds. And of course, we rounded up the biggest hits below for your scrolling pleasure.
If you missed out, here’s your chance to catch up. And if you’re chronically online like us, consider this your monthly recap. Enjoy!
1. Could 100 men beat a gorilla in a fight?
Image credits: Chris Carter/Pexels (not the actual photo)
No, don’t worry, we’re not assembling a team to take down an endangered animal.
But you know, uh, purely hypothetically, could one hundred unarmed, unspecified guys of average physical ability take down a roughly 500-pound animal with a bite twice as strong as a lion’s, and enough force to lift or throw 2,000 pounds?
That’s the question that sparked total internet chaos at the end of April, after one user on X confidently claimed they could do it. With enough dedication, of course.
As of now, the post has racked up nearly 300 million views and triggered a full-blown spiral of memes, reaction threads, and even expert commentary.
Image credits: @DijahSB
It’s not the first time this bizarre debate has surfaced. Its earliest known appearance seems to be a 2020 post by u/probablycashed on the subreddit r/whowouldwin. It also made a splash on TikTok in 2022, but nothing quite like the storm it’s causing now.
Some people are genuinely trying to strategize how the gorilla would need to be attacked or how many human casualties to expect. Even YouTuber MrBeast, famous for his over-the-top challenges, jokingly asked for volunteers to stage the battle.
Image credits: @MrBeast
So… what do actual experts think?
Tara Stoinski, president and chief scientific officer of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, told USA TODAY in an April 30 interview that “the numbers game really works in favor of the people.”
“[I think] in terms of kind of being able to prolong a battle that could eventually wear a gorilla out, and our, you know, our ability to really cooperate and coordinate, I think those two elements kind of work against a gorilla’s favor,” Stoinski said.
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Meanwhile, Australian animal conservationist Robert Irwin pointed out that most gorillas don’t even want to fight humans in the first place.
“The one thing that people aren’t really saying in this discussion… [gorillas] are pretty chill. If they don’t really have a reason, they kind of just do their thing [and won’t fight]. We don’t need to fight gorillas!” he said.
And honestly? He’s probably right. Let’s not bother these animals.
2. “Almost forgot that this is the whole point”
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In a polar opposite to the gorilla-fighting discourse, TikTok came through to remind us what actually brings fulfillment. And no, it’s definitely not squaring up with wildlife.
Instead, the viral trend called “Almost forgot that this is the whole point” gently encourages people to notice the joy already around them. Users are filming moments that truly make them happy, usually set to an uplifting piano melody.
Unsurprisingly, “the point” tends to look pretty familiar. Travel, breathtaking views, playing sports, big meals shared with friends and family, and, of course, love. These videos are getting millions of views, and honestly, it makes sense.
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Why do we need reminders like this in the first place?
Because we really do forget.
Experts call it hedonic adaptation—our tendency to get used to the good things in our lives. It’s something we’re wired to do.
According to Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D., a social psychologist at the University of Michigan whose work focuses on relationships and well-being, this tendency is actually helpful when things go wrong.
