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* ComicStrip/{{Garfield}} does it in [[http://images.ucomics.com/comics/ga/1999/ga990716.gif this strip]] to show he's tough enough to eat a [[RealMenEatMeat "He-Man Burger".]]

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* ComicStrip/{{Garfield}} does it in [[http://images.ucomics.com/comics/ga/1999/ga990716.gif [[https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1999/07/16 this strip]] to show he's tough enough to eat a [[RealMenEatMeat "He-Man Burger".]]

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In reality, gorillas may pound their chest for different purposes: as a display of dominance, as a release of stress, to warn neighbouring gorilla groups about their presence, and most notably, it is one of the nine phases of the ritualized fight between Silverbacks. Juvenile gorillas also beat their chests playfully. Also, it is usually inaccurately portrayed in media: real gorillas more often do it with open or cupped hands rather than clenched fists (which gorillas can't form, since their fingers are longer than their thumbs), which produces a sound that's less "thumping" and more "popping." Furthermore, they seldom vocalize while beating their chest, and when they do, it's more of a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lejc58RFuA hooting or whinnying sound]] than a MightyRoar.

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In reality, gorillas may pound their chest for different purposes: as a display of dominance, as a release of stress, to warn neighbouring gorilla groups about their presence, and most notably, it is one of the nine phases of the ritualized fight between Silverbacks. Juvenile gorillas also beat their chests playfully. Also, it is usually inaccurately portrayed in media: real gorillas more often do it with open or cupped hands rather than clenched fists (which gorillas can't form, since their fingers are longer than their thumbs), which produces a sound that's less "thumping" and more "popping." Furthermore, they seldom vocalize while beating their chest, and when they do, it's more of a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lejc58RFuA hooting or whinnying sound]] than a MightyRoar.
MightyRoar. Other primates beside gorillas (and occasionally humans) hardly ever show this behaviour.


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* Harbor seals repeatedly slap their belly with their fins as a threat display toward other seals and humans that come too close. It functions the same as a gorilla's chest-beating, but from a human point of view it looks a lot less impressive due to the seals' chubby physique and general lack of mobility on land.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Popeye}}'': The eponymous sailor sometimes does this after consuming his spinach, to indicate that he has gained SuperStrength.

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* In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', Norman's Slaking does this over the course of his battle against Ash's Grovyle. The giant [[spoiler:mechanical]] Slaking in "Slaking Kong" also does it in his introduction scene.
** Earlier on, in the short "Pikachu's Vacation" at one point Ash's Charizard is taking a nap when Pikachu and a Raichu come up running and step on his tail, startling him awake. He pounds on his chest while blowing flames before chasing after them.

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* ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'':
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In ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'', Norman's Slaking does this over the course of his battle against Ash's Grovyle. The giant [[spoiler:mechanical]] Slaking in "Slaking Kong" also does it in his introduction scene.
** Earlier on, in
the short "Pikachu's Vacation" at one point Ash's Charizard is taking a nap when Pikachu and a Raichu come up running and step on his tail, startling him awake. He pounds on his chest while blowing flames before chasing after them.them.
** In ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'', Norman's Slaking does this over the course of his battle against Ash's Grovyle. The giant [[spoiler:mechanical]] Slaking in "Slaking Kong" also does it in his introduction scene.
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* ''VideoGame/StreetFighter'': All part of Blanka's Level 3 Super Art, Ground Shave Cannonball, and his victory animation in 6, reflecting his wild side.

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* ''VideoGame/StreetFighter'': ''Franchise/StreetFighter'': All part of Blanka's Level 3 Super Art, Ground Shave Cannonball, and his victory animation in 6, reflecting his wild side.

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* Rask's taunt for [[HealingFactor Augmented Regeneration]] in ''VideoGame/AtlasReactor''.
* In the ''VideoGame/BattleClash'' sequel ''Metal Combat'', Guido shows off his new and improved Garam mk-2 by doing this, instead of the simple muscle flex poses he did in the first game.
* In ''VideoGame/{{Bully}}'', [[BarbaricBully Russell]] often beats his chest while yelling before rushing in for an attack.
* In ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacingNitroFueled'', Rilla Roo does this as part of his celebration on the victory podium.
* [[TheBigGuy Heat]] does this as his victory animation in ''VideoGame/DigitalDevilSaga''.



* In ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' series, Ogrim are a [[GiantMook massive]] form of [[OurDemonsAreDifferent lesser Daedra]] that are as [[DumbMuscle dim-witted as they are strong]]. They also possess a strong HealingFactor, and in ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline Online]]'', this is how they activate it. If interrupted, it temporarily stuns them.



* Variation: The ''VideoGame/{{Pokemon}}'' move Belly Drum causes the user to damage itself but greatly increases attack.

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* Variation: Barret Wallace of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' does this when he's worked up.
*
The ''VideoGame/{{Pokemon}}'' move Belly Drum causes [[MiniBoss Fomoire]] folk in ''VideoGame/{{Folklore}}'', found in Hellrealm can often be seen doing this in the user to damage itself but greatly increases attack.midst of battle.



* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': While most player races simply do a SkywardScream as a "roar" animation, the male draenei also pound their chest with their fists while doing so.
* In ''VideoGame/XCOMEnemyUnknown'', Mutons and related units (Berserkers and Elites) do this whenever they take damage in an attempt to intimidate the attackers (which can actually [[MoraleMechanic induce panic in them]]). As explained much later by the BigBad, the "Muton" species is considered savages by their masters, who gave them advanced weaponry and armor solely to serve as CannonFodder.
* Barret Wallace of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' does this when he's worked up.
* The [[MiniBoss Fomoire]] folk in ''VideoGame/{{Folklore}}'', found in Hellrealm can often be seen doing this in the midst of battle.
* ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'':
** The Soldier's taunt with The Direct Hit and the Beggar's Bazooka.
** The Yeti Smash taunt turns the player into a yeti who proceeds to do this.
* In ''VideoGame/PathOfExile's'' character select screen, the Marauder occasionally bangs on his own head with his maul.

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* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': While most player races simply do a SkywardScream as a "roar" animation, the male draenei also pound their In ''VideoGame/HollowKnight'', [[BoisterousBruiser Dung Defender]] pounds his chest with their fists in the beginning and the middle of his boss fight, while doing so.
yelling his BattleCry "[[LargeHam FAAAAARFFFUUUUUNNDAAAA!!!]]".
* In ''VideoGame/XCOMEnemyUnknown'', Mutons and related units (Berserkers and Elites) do this ''VideoGame/KaijuWars'': The resident KingKongCopy, Megalodonkus, has an ability called Chest Beat which heals it whenever they take damage in an attempt to intimidate the attackers (which can actually [[MoraleMechanic induce panic in them]]). As explained much later by the BigBad, the "Muton" species is considered savages by their masters, who gave them advanced weaponry it destroys a building. The animation for this ability depicts it beating its chest and armor solely to serve as CannonFodder.
roaring in triumph.
* Barret Wallace of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'': Wood Man does this when he's worked up.
* The [[MiniBoss Fomoire]] folk in ''VideoGame/{{Folklore}}'', found in Hellrealm can often be seen doing this in
after he activates the midst of battle.
* ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'':
** The Soldier's taunt with The Direct Hit and the Beggar's Bazooka.
** The Yeti Smash taunt turns the player into a yeti who proceeds to do this.
* In ''VideoGame/PathOfExile's'' character select screen, the Marauder occasionally bangs on his own head with his maul.
[[OrbitingParticleShield Leaf Shield]].



* In ''VideoGame/{{Bully}}'', [[BarbaricBully Russell]] often beats his chest while yelling before rushing in for an attack.
* Rask's taunt for [[HealingFactor Augmented Regeneration]] in ''VideoGame/AtlasReactor''.
* In the ''VideoGame/BattleClash'' sequel ''Metal Combat'', Guido shows off his new and improved Garam mk-2 by doing this, instead of the simple muscle flex poses he did in the first game.
* In ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' series, Ogrim are a [[GiantMook massive]] form of [[OurDemonsAreDifferent lesser Daedra]] that are as [[DumbMuscle dim-witted as they are strong]]. They also possess a strong HealingFactor, and in ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline Online]]'', this is how they activate it. If interrupted, it temporarily stuns them.
* [[TheBigGuy Heat]] does this as his victory animation in ''VideoGame/DigitalDevilSaga''.
* In ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacingNitroFueled'', Rilla Roo does this as part of his celebration on the victory podium.
* In ''VideoGame/HollowKnight'', [[BoisterousBruiser Dung Defender]] pounds his chest in the beginning and the middle of his boss fight, while yelling his BattleCry "[[LargeHam FAAAAARFFFUUUUUNNDAAAA!!!]]".
* ''VideoGame/WWFWrestleManiaTheArcadeGame'' Wrestling/BamBamBigelow does this both as his pre-battle animation and after he wins.
* ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'': Wood Man does this after he activates the [[OrbitingParticleShield Leaf Shield]].

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* In ''VideoGame/{{Bully}}'', [[BarbaricBully Russell]] often beats ''VideoGame/PathOfExile's'' character select screen, the Marauder occasionally bangs on his chest while yelling before rushing in for an attack.
own head with his maul.
* Rask's taunt for [[HealingFactor Augmented Regeneration]] in ''VideoGame/AtlasReactor''.
* In
The ''VideoGame/{{Pokemon}}'' move Belly Drum causes the ''VideoGame/BattleClash'' sequel ''Metal Combat'', Guido shows off his new and improved Garam mk-2 by doing this, instead of the simple muscle flex poses he did in the first game.
* In ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' series, Ogrim are a [[GiantMook massive]] form of [[OurDemonsAreDifferent lesser Daedra]] that are as [[DumbMuscle dim-witted as they are strong]]. They also possess a strong HealingFactor, and in ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsOnline Online]]'', this is how they activate it. If interrupted, it temporarily stuns them.
* [[TheBigGuy Heat]] does this as his victory animation in ''VideoGame/DigitalDevilSaga''.
* In ''VideoGame/CrashTeamRacingNitroFueled'', Rilla Roo does this as part of his celebration on the victory podium.
* In ''VideoGame/HollowKnight'', [[BoisterousBruiser Dung Defender]] pounds his chest in the beginning and the middle of his boss fight, while yelling his BattleCry "[[LargeHam FAAAAARFFFUUUUUNNDAAAA!!!]]".
* ''VideoGame/WWFWrestleManiaTheArcadeGame'' Wrestling/BamBamBigelow does this both as his pre-battle animation and after he wins.
* ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'': Wood Man does this after he activates the [[OrbitingParticleShield Leaf Shield]].
user to damage itself but greatly increases attack.



* ''VideoGame/KaijuWars'': The resident KingKongCopy, Megalodonkus, has an ability called Chest Beat which heals it whenever it destroys a building. The animation for this ability depicts it beating its chest and roaring in triumph.

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* ''VideoGame/KaijuWars'': The resident KingKongCopy, Megalodonkus, has an ability called Chest Beat which heals it whenever it destroys a building. The ''VideoGame/StreetFighter'': All part of Blanka's Level 3 Super Art, Ground Shave Cannonball, and his victory animation for in 6, reflecting his wild side.
* ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'':
** The Soldier's taunt with The Direct Hit and the Beggar's Bazooka.
** The Yeti Smash taunt turns the player into a yeti who proceeds to do this.
* ''VideoGame/WWFWrestleManiaTheArcadeGame'' Wrestling/BamBamBigelow does
this ability depicts it beating its both as his pre-battle animation and after he wins.
* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': While most player races simply do a SkywardScream as a "roar" animation, the male draenei also pound their
chest with their fists while doing so.
* In ''VideoGame/XCOMEnemyUnknown'', Mutons
and roaring related units (Berserkers and Elites) do this whenever they take damage in triumph.an attempt to intimidate the attackers (which can actually [[MoraleMechanic induce panic in them]]). As explained much later by the BigBad, the "Muton" species is considered savages by their masters, who gave them advanced weaponry and armor solely to serve as CannonFodder.
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* ''Animation/{{Lamput}}'':
** Fat Doc and Slim Doc pound their chest while morphed into a gorilla in "Shape Shift".
** In "Animal X", the gorilla in the cage Fat Doc brings to the lab pounds his chest at one point.
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** [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/garfield/images/4/47/1997-01-31.gif/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/600?cb=20181015082443 Another strip]] had Jon claim that snowball fights are "barbaric". Garfield promptly beans him with a snowball, and then pounds his chest while letting out Tarzan's yell.
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** [[https://raggedclaws.com/2010/08/17/look-here-early-one-morning-in-the-jungle/ Another Tarzan comic]], illustrated by Creator/FrankFrazetta himself, shows Tarzan beating his chest in front of some gorillas. They apparently took it as a challenge, since they subject him to a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown in response.
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It might be part of a VictoryPose of a savage, brutish fighter, especially when combined with a VictoriousRoar. Compare StopHittingYourself where it's someone else who moved the hands of the victim to hit themself, and MachoMasochism, when the character hurts themself in a much more painful way to show off their toughness. Contrast BreastAttack, when a character hits ''someone else's'' chest in a fight.

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It might be part of a VictoryPose of a savage, brutish fighter, especially when combined with a VictoriousRoar. Compare StopHittingYourself where it's someone else who moved the hands of the victim to hit themself, and MachoMasochism, when the character hurts themself in a much more painful way to show off their toughness.toughness, and AllDrummersAreAnimals, where a savage character drums on an instrument rather than their own chest. Contrast BreastAttack, when a character hits ''someone else's'' chest in a fight.
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* The Franchise/{{Marsupilami}} sometimes does this. One ''ComicBook/SpirouAndFantasio'' story also has the Marsupilami encounter a gorilla, who proceeds to do the typical chest-beating and tree-ripping intimidation display. Subverted in that the gorilla ends up too exhausted to fight back.

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* The Franchise/{{Marsupilami}} Franchise/{{Marsupilami}}, being a monkey-like critter, sometimes does this. One ''ComicBook/SpirouAndFantasio'' story also has the Marsupilami encounter a gorilla, who proceeds to do the typical chest-beating and tree-ripping intimidation display. Subverted in that the gorilla ends up too exhausted to fight back.

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* In the ''WesternAnimation/RubyGloom'' episode "I'll Be Home For Misery", Misery's cavewoman cousin Mayhem does this at one point.
* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory'': Dee Dee does this during her victory over defeating Dexter in the "Primal Fighter" video game at the beginning of the episode "Game Over".

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* In the ''WesternAnimation/RubyGloom'' episode "I'll Be Home For Misery", Misery's cavewoman cousin Mayhem does this at one point.
point to indicate her savagery.
* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory'': Dee Dee does this during her victory over defeating Dexter in the "Primal Fighter" video game at the beginning of the episode "Game Over".Over", declaring herself a "Primal Fighter champion".
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* In the children's book ''Literature/TheBadTemperedLadybird'', the titular character picks a fight with a gorilla, who beats its chestin response to the ladybird's challenge.

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* In the children's book ''Literature/TheBadTemperedLadybird'', one of the animals the titular character picks a fight with is a gorilla, who beats its chestin chest in response to the ladybird's challenge.
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This is most often done by gorillas ([[KillerGorilla killer]] or [[GentleGorilla otherwise]]). When a character that is not a gorilla does it, it is usually either to show that they feel as strong and mighty as a gorilla, or that they are as brutish and uncultured as an ape. It also may be PlayedForLaughs, when it is done by a small and/or weak character.

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This is most often done by gorillas ([[KillerGorilla killer]] or [[GentleGorilla otherwise]]).otherwise]]), or occasionally other primates like orangutans, chimpanzees, monkeys or [[BigfootSasquatchAndYeti ape-like cryptids]]. When a character that is not a gorilla does it, it is usually either to show that they feel as strong and mighty as a gorilla, or that they are as brutish and uncultured as an ape. It also may be PlayedForLaughs, when it is done by a small and/or weak character.
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* The song "ORANGATANGABANGIN" by $tatic Goonz has the following line:
--> Bitch, I'm Gorilla da Spinna\\
Ora, rangatangabangin on my chest.
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* [[TruthInTelevision Truth in Television]] as gorillas do this in real life as an intimidation display. Never do this in front of a gorilla, though, as they will take it as a challenge and probably kill you. As pointed out in the description, they usually do it with open hands rather than clenched fists.

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* [[TruthInTelevision Truth in Television]] as gorillas do this in real life as an intimidation display. According to a 2021 study, gorillas can use this to signal their size and strength to each other, as larger gorillas' chest beats will produce lower frequency sounds compared to smaller ones. Never do this in front of a gorilla, though, as they will take it as a challenge and probably kill you. As pointed out in the description, they usually do it with open hands rather than clenched fists.
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* In the children's book ''Literature/TheBadTemperedLadybird'', the titular character picks a fight with a gorilla, who beats its chest.

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* In the children's book ''Literature/TheBadTemperedLadybird'', the titular character picks a fight with a gorilla, who beats its chest.chestin response to the ladybird's challenge.

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* ''Series/FawltyTowers'': In "The Psychiatrist", Basil beats his chest like Tarzan, saying he is just enjoying himself. He does this in the presence of the titular psychiatrist, although Basil does not yet know this.



* ''Series/FawltyTowers'': In "The Psychiatrist", Basil beats his chest like Tarzan, saying he is just enjoying himself. He does this in the presence of the titular psychiatrist, although Basil does not yet know this.
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* In the children's book ''Literature/TheBadTemperedLadybird'', the titular character picks a fight with a gorilla, who beats its chest.


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* ''Series/FawltyTowers'': In "The Psychiatrist", Basil beats his chest like Tarzan, saying he is just enjoying himself. He does this in the presence of the titular psychiatrist, although Basil does not yet know this.

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