Game Theory's Mind-Blowing Donkey Kong Punch Analysis Breaks the Internet

MatPat and The Game Theorists have done it again, and their latest video has the internet in a complete and utter meltdown. The topic? The true, terrifying, and absolutely mind-blowing power of Donkey Kong's iconic punch. And let's just say, the results are even more insane than you could possibly imagine.

In a deep dive that only The Game Theorists could pull off, the team set out to answer a simple question: "How deadly is Donkey Kong's punch?" What they uncovered is a whirlwind of physics, questionable gorilla anatomy, and numbers so big, they're hard to even comprehend.

The video starts off innocently enough, with MatPat and his team breaking down the formula for calculating the force of DK's punch. They delve into his weight (a whopping 800 pounds, according to DK64), his wingspan (a staggering 85% larger than his height), and the velocity of his punch (a cool 44 miles per hour).

Their initial calculation puts the force of DK's punch at 12,908 Newtons, which, as MatPat gleefully points out, is enough to "shatter a human skull twice over." But that's just the beginning.

The real insanity begins when they factor in the "Kong Bonanza" transformation, which sees DK grow to a monstrous size. After a series of complex calculations, they determine that in his Bonanza form, DK's punch packs a wallop of 65,403 Newtons.

But here's where things get really crazy. The team realizes that even this massive number isn't enough to explain how DK is able to smash through the solid rock barriers in the game. So, they work backwards, starting with the force required to break the rocks (a mind-boggling 58,000 psi).

And the result? To generate that kind of force, DK's fist would have to be traveling at an unbelievable 266,636 miles per hour.

Let that sink in for a minute. That's fast enough to break the sound barrier 347 times over. It's faster than the Apollo 10 spaceship. It's a speed so ludicrous, it's almost impossible to imagine.

"If he punches one enemy, the entire army might fall due to the sonic booms," MatPat says, his voice a mixture of awe and disbelief. "He's not just destroying rocks or obliterating enemies, he's going to be able to melt steel beams."

Of course, as with any good Game Theory episode, there's a catch. At that speed, the force of the impact would be so great that DK's own hand would be "turned into a furry pulp."

But hey, that's just a theory. A game theory.

The video has already racked up millions of views, and the comments section is a testament to the mind-bending nature of the analysis. "My brain just melted," one commenter wrote. "I'll never look at Donkey Kong the same way again."

"This is why I love Game Theory," another added. "They take the most ridiculous concepts and make them sound plausible."

So, what's the takeaway from all this? Is Donkey Kong the most powerful character in video game history? Is he a walking, talking, banana-loving weapon of mass destruction? The Game Theorists have certainly made a compelling case. And one thing is for sure: you'll think twice before you challenge him to a friendly game of Smash Bros.

What do you think of The Game Theorists' latest video? Are you convinced of Donkey Kong's god-like power? Let us know in the comments!

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