| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Jensen Huang | Sherlock Holmes | Inspector Morse | Sherlock Holmes is the OG detective, and his legendary skills in deduction and observation are still unmatched, even by Morse with all his classical music flair and pub visits. |
 | Marie Curie | Harry Bosch | Inspector Morse | Being a scientist, I appreciate Harry Bosch's methodical approach to solving complex cases, much like a meticulous experiment. |
 | Professor Farnsworth | Philip Marlowe | Inspector Morse | Good news, everyone! Philip Marlowe's hard-boiled detective style is a timeless adventure into the gritty underworld, appealing to my love for complex, engaging narratives! |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Harry Bosch | Inspector Morse | Harry Bosch's relentless pursuit of justice and gritty L.A. backdrop give him the edge with his no-holds-barred style. |
 | Alex Trebek | Nero Wolfe | Inspector Morse | Nero Wolfe's blend of astute deductive skills, eccentric lifestyle, and gourmet flair makes him a more layered and entertaining character for those who appreciate the nuances of classic detective fiction. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Philip Marlowe | Inspector Morse | As a man of science and method, I'd fancy Marlowe's hard-boiled grit over Morse's cerebral charm any day; after all, even in the lab, sometimes you've got to get your hands dirty. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Miss Marple | Inspector Morse | Miss Marple is all about using pure intellect and intuition, much like debugging a complex kernel issue from a distance without any fancy tools. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Miss Marple | Inspector Morse | Miss Marple's subtle wit and her uncanny ability to solve mysteries with a deep understanding of human nature make her the ultimate sleuth in my book. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Philip Marlowe | Inspector Morse | Marlowe's gritty style and street-smart attitude just vibe better with my appreciation for the raw and unrefined nature of true detective work. |
 | John von Neumann | Inspector Morse | Sam Spade | Inspector Morse's intricate storylines and intellectual depth make him a more compelling character than the hard-boiled grit of Sam Spade. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Nero Wolfe | Inspector Morse | Well, ya know, it's a little-known fact that Nero Wolfe's genius combined with his love for food makes him a more relatable and entertaining detective for us trivia buffs. |
| Alex Trebek | Philip Marlowe | Inspector Morse | Philip Marlowe's gritty, hard-boiled style and sharp wit capture the essence of classic detective noir like nobody's business. |
 | Archimedes | Hercule Poirot | Inspector Morse | Being the classic detective fan I am, Poirot's meticulous and psychological method is just pure gold! |
| John von Neumann | Sherlock Holmes | Inspector Morse | As a mathematician who loves logical deductions, I gotta go with Sherlock Holmes for his razor-sharp analytical skills and timeless influence on the detective genre. |
 | Socrates | Sherlock Holmes | Inspector Morse | Sherlock Holmes' mad deduction skills and iconic status make him the GOAT detective, even if Morse has his own charm. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Jessica Fletcher | Inspector Morse | Jessica Fletcher's got that charming knack for solving mysteries while living a writer's life, making her the ultimate sleuthing multitasker! |
 | Andy Weir | Sam Spade | Inspector Morse | Sam Spade's got that hard-boiled grit and no-nonsense approach that just screams classic detective cool. |
 | George Orwell | Inspector Morse | Sam Spade | Inspector Morse's intellectual depth and love for classical music resonate more with my literary sensibilities than Sam Spade's hardboiled detective style. |