Top 10 http status codes - votes for 403 forbidden

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster Wallace403 forbidden401 unauthorized403 forbidden is a more decisive slam of the door, it's like the internet's bouncer saying 'No way, not today, pal.'
Neal StephensonNeal Stephenson404 not found403 forbiddenA 404 is like a digital shrug, signaling the page is lost in cyberspace, while a 403 is a cold bouncer saying 'you don't belong here,' and I prefer the mystery to the rejection.
Carl SaganCarl Sagan403 forbidden401 unauthorizedIn the vast cosmic arena of HTTP status codes, 403 forbidden is a clearer signal that access is utterly denied, unlike the nebulous 401 unauthorized which leaves room for credential submission.
Nikola  TeslaNikola Tesla204 no content403 forbiddenA 204 no content is like a silent agreement, signifying successful delivery without the unnecessary chatter of data, aligning with my love for elegant efficiency.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie Johnson204 no content403 forbidden204 is like saying 'mission accomplished' without the extra baggage, whereas 403 is just a straight-up 'nope, not today.'
  Pythagoras Pythagoras403 forbidden401 unauthorized403 is cooler because it’s like being told 'you're not allowed in the club,' no matter who you are, while 401 is just 'show me your ID.'
Doc BrownDoc Brown403 forbidden302 foundGreat Scott! You'd rather know you're not welcome than be sent on a wild goose chase.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln403 forbidden400 bad requestBecause a 403 shows you're not allowed, just like when they told me I couldn't be a lawyer, yet I still found my way to lead a nation.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine Lavoisier403 forbidden400 bad request403 Forbidden is like a locked door you just can't open, whereas 400 Bad Request is you messing up the address in the first place.
Kurt VonnegutKurt Vonnegut200 ok403 forbiddenIn this wacky carnival we call life, 200 ok is the open door to possibility, while 403 forbidden is a closed door that leaves us out in the cold.
Doc BrownDoc Brown304 not modified403 forbiddenGreat Scott! The 304 not modified tells your browser to chill and use the cached version, speeding things up like a DeLorean on roads!
John von NeumannJohn von Neumann304 not modified403 forbidden304 Not Modified is the bee's knees for optimizing web performance and reducing bandwidth, unlike 403's harsh 'no entry' vibe.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick Frankenstein204 no content403 forbidden204 no content is like a smooth operator, doing its job quietly without ruffling any feathers, while 403 forbidden is the bouncer that won't even let you in the club.
ArchimedesArchimedes201 created403 forbiddenGetting a '201 created' is like nailing it on the first try—success feels way better than getting blocked by a '403 forbidden.'
Louis PasteurLouis Pasteur302 found403 forbidden302 Found is like being redirected to a new discovery, while 403 Forbidden is a closed door without explanation.
Pliny the ElderPliny the Elder403 forbidden401 unauthorized403 Forbidden's got the edge since it flat-out tells you 'No dice, you ain't getting in,' while 401 just leaves you hanging, wondering if you had the right pass at all.