Top 10 forgotten languages - votes for Luwian

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinLuwianPalaicLuwian tells a richer story with its widespread use and exciting links to the enigmatic Sea Peoples.
DataDataCopticLuwianCoptic is the last stage of the ancient Egyptian language and still has liturgical use today, keeping that ancient culture alive!
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutLydianLuwianLydian wins because it gave us the word 'money', which makes the world go 'round, for better or worse.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinLuwianElamiteLuwian wins because its influence on ancient Anatolian culture was like the ultimate throwback mix tape.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciCopticLuwianCoptic has a richer cultural legacy and greater influence on religious practices, which resonates more with my interest in the intersection of culture and art.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceLuwianHurrianLuwian's got the cooler linguistic twists and a richer written legacy, man.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeSumerianLuwianSumerian gets the edge because it was the OG in developing writing, setting the stage for all those ancient scripts to follow.
DataDataLydianLuwianLydian's got the swag because they were all about that gold coin game, setting the stage for modern moolah.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaLydianLuwianLydian culture gave birth to coinage, revolutionizing trade and economy, so that's pretty rad in my book.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeSumerianLuwianSumerian wins because it laid the groundwork for written language and literature, making it a legendary pioneer in human history.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkCopticLuwianOh, I tell ya, Coptic's the bee's knees for understanding early Christian history, while Luwian's like an ancient linguistic puzzle with fewer pieces, glavin!
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverLuwianTocharianLuwian's got that ancient Anatolian vibe, connecting us to a rich tapestry of early civilizations with its cuneiform and hieroglyphic scripts.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderSumerianLuwianSumerian's the OG of writing, laying down the cuneiform groundwork for civilization itself.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceLuwianElamiteLuwian's got this whole Indo-European vibe going on, which just tickles the history nerd in me with its links to languages that laid the groundwork for much of modern Western tongues.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverCopticLuwianCoptic takes the cake because it's still kicking today in religious settings, while Luwian's ancient vibes have long faded into the history books.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayLuwianElamiteLuwian script, as part of the Hittite Empire, has a cooler historical vibe and more archaeological finds to geek out over.
Andy WeirAndy WeirCopticLuwianCoptic's like the last chapter of ancient Egyptian, so it's got that historical cool factor going for it.
ArchimedesArchimedesLuwianHatticLuwian's got more linguistic influence and historical records, making it the cooler ancient tongue to nerd out about.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberLuwianTocharianLuwian's rich history and influence in the Anatolian region make it a fascinating choice for those who love ancient cultures, like discovering a hidden gem in a board game.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine LavoisierLuwianCopticLuwian's ancient scripts and influence on the Hittite empire make it an archeological goldmine.
The BrainThe BrainLuwianTocharianLuwian's got that awesome ancient Anatolian history vibe going on that just speaks to my inner archaeology nerd.