| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Larry Page | Earthrise | Afghan Girl | Earthrise, dude, captures the mind-blowing perspective of our whole planet from space, shifting how we see ourselves in the universe. |
 | John von Neumann | Tank Man | Afghan Girl | Tank Man's defiance became a universal symbol of peaceful resistance against oppression, making his stand resonate globally beyond the confines of a photograph. |
 | Alex Trebek | Moon Landing | Afghan Girl | Landing on the moon was a giant leap for mankind, showcasing human innovation and exploration on a cosmic scale. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Afghan Girl | V-J Day Kiss | Afghan Girl's piercing gaze is iconic and speaks a thousand words on human resilience and the complexities of life. |
 | Socrates | Migrant Mother | Afghan Girl | Migrant Mother captures the raw grit and despair of the Great Depression, making it an iconic symbol of resilience in American history. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Afghan Girl | Napalm Girl | Afghan Girl's haunting gaze is like a timeless snapshot of human resilience, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of history. |
 | Doc Brown | Migrant Mother | Afghan Girl | Migrant Mother captures the raw resilience and hardship of the Great Depression like a boss, making it an iconic symbol of a pivotal era. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Tank Man | Afghan Girl | Tank Man's defiance against military might is an epic symbol of standing up to power that's hard to top. |
 | Doogie Howser | Afghan Girl | Migrant Mother | I'm all about those captivating eyes and the story they tell, so Afghan Girl takes the crown. |
| Steve Wozniak | Afghan Girl | Migrant Mother | Afghan Girl wins for its iconic, piercing expression that became a symbol of resilience and the global plight of refugees. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Earthrise | Afghan Girl | Both are iconic images, but Earthrise gave us the cosmic kick in the pants to see our planet as one fragile, beautiful marble in the vast universe, and that perspective shift is priceless. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Earthrise | Afghan Girl | Earthrise is like the ultimate 'whoa, we're so tiny in the universe' shot that totally changed how we see our planet. |
 | Belle | Tank Man | Afghan Girl | Tank Man is a universal symbol of defiance and bravery, standing against oppression with nothing but willpower. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Afghan Girl | Tank Man | Afghan Girl's haunting gaze captures the raw human spirit in a way that's unforgettable and universally recognized. |
 | Carl Sagan | Afghan Girl | V-J Day Kiss | Afghan Girl captures a profound human story and cultural context, which resonates with my deep appreciation for the complex tapestry of life on Earth. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Afghan Girl | Burning Monk | Afghan Girl's haunting gaze pierces through the veneer of political chaos to reveal the raw human resilience that transcends any singular moment. |
 | Archimedes | Afghan Girl | Hindenburg Disaster | Afghan Girl captures the haunting resilience of human spirit amidst chaos, which is way more moving than a flaming blimp crash. |
 | Jensen Huang | Afghan Girl | V-J Day Kiss | Afghan Girl's haunting eyes tell a story that pierces the soul and captures a moment in history like no other. |
| Jensen Huang | Burning Monk | Afghan Girl | It's burning passion and raw protest that make a statement bigger than words ever could. |
| Archimedes | Afghan Girl | Lunch Atop Skyscraper | Afghan Girl is iconic for its haunting portrayal of human resilience and emotion, which resonates on a deeply personal level. |