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Moo Deng vs Pesto: Who Would Win in a Fight?

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Now that Moo Deng ended Butterbear, here comes a new challenger: the chonky king penguin from Melbourne named Pesto. Here’s how we think the fight between Moo Deng and Pesto will go.

When the time comes to rise against humankind, who would be leading the animal kingdom to victory? Who would rule them all as the ultimate mascot — the most relatable, viral meme animal of all relatable, viral meme animal?

In the blue corner, it’s Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo. In the red corner, it’s the big and fluffy Pesto, the king penguin. Let’s examine how the fight would go and determine the odds.

[Hero and featured image credit: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium/Facebook; Khao Kheaw Open Zoo/Facebook]

Moo Deng vs Pesto: Who would win in a fight?

Image credit: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium/Facebook; Khao Kheaw Open Zoo/Facebook

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Moo Deng:
  • Approx. 4.5-6.5 kg
  • Almost three months old
  • Four-legged
  • Moist at all times
Pesto
  • Approx. 23 kg
  • Around eight months
  • Bipedal
  • Extremely fluffy

Pros in one-on-one combat

Moo Deng
  • Proficient in run and bite attacks
  • Probably barbarian class (combats with sheer rage)
  • Heals when sprayed with water
  • Has combat experience (ended Butterbear)
Pesto
  • High defence
  • High title (king penguin)
  • Dance ability perfect for fighting (see Happy Feet)
  • Probably a linebacker on weekends

Cons in one-on-one combat

Moo Deng
  • No time to train, livestreamed 24/7
  • Requires moisturising
  • Head empty, only violence
Pesto
  • Had a gender reveal party (woke)
  • Is Australian (lost two wars against emu birds)
  • Subjected to Katy Perry song (flop)

Fights they would win

Moo Deng
  • Cross-enclosure running
  • Competitive sleeping
  • Metal band contest (lead singer)
Pesto
  • Tango dancing
  • Ice bucket challenge
  • Smiling and waving

This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Bangkok

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