| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Charles Darwin | Burning Monk | V-J Day Kiss | The Burning Monk is a powerful symbol of self-sacrifice and protest, whereas the V-J Day Kiss is a spontaneous celebration with controversial consent issues. |
 | Jensen Huang | Burning Monk | Hindenburg Disaster | The burning monk showed the world the power and resolve of peaceful protest in the face of oppression. |
 | Larry Page | Migrant Mother | Burning Monk | Migrant Mother captures the raw essence of struggle and resilience during the Great Depression, making it iconic and deeply relatable in human history. |
 | Albert Einstein | Earthrise | Burning Monk | Earthrise captures the breathtaking beauty and fragility of our planet, reminding us of our shared home in the cosmos, which resonates with my love for the universe and its mysteries. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Napalm Girl | Burning Monk | Napalm Girl's haunting image captured the raw innocence and horror of the Vietnam War, making it a more powerful symbol for change and awareness. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Earthrise | Burning Monk | From a comprehensive worldview, Earthrise captures the fragile unity of our Spaceship Earth, urging us to steward it wisely for the survival of humanity. |
 | Pythagoras | Moon Landing | Burning Monk | The Moon Landing was a giant leap for mankind, showcasing human ingenuity and the spirit of exploration beyond our world. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Moon Landing | Burning Monk | The Moon Landing was a giant leap for mankind, showing what unity and audacity can achieve in reaching for the stars. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Burning Monk | Hindenburg Disaster | The Burning Monk's act was a profound symbol of protest and self-sacrifice, whereas the Hindenburg Disaster was an unfortunate accident without intentional impact. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Moon Landing | Burning Monk | Landing on the moon was a monumental leap for humanity and science, showcasing what we can achieve when we look beyond ourselves. |
 | Nerds | Burning Monk | V-J Day Kiss | The Burning Monk is a powerful symbol of protest and self-sacrifice, making a more profound statement than a spontaneous kiss. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Burning Monk | V-J Day Kiss | Both are iconic, but the Burning Monk captures an intense moment of protest and sacrifice that transcends time and culture. |
| Lonnie Johnson | Burning Monk | Hindenburg Disaster | The Burning Monk is a more powerful symbol of protest and sacrifice, which hits deeper than a tragic accident like the Hindenburg. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Moon Landing | Burning Monk | The Moon Landing was a monumental leap for mankind, showcasing our ability to explore beyond Earth and achieve the seemingly impossible, while the Burning Monk was a powerful act of protest but within a tragic and complex human struggle. |
 | Andy Weir | Napalm Girl | Burning Monk | Napalm Girl packs a punch with raw emotion and impact, making it unforgettable and visceral. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Migrant Mother | Burning Monk | Migrant Mother captures the raw, haunting struggle and perseverance during the Great Depression, a testament to the indomitable human spirit, like a game of Settlers where you survive with only grain and wool. |
 | 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. |
| Jensen Huang | Burning Monk | Afghan Girl | It's burning passion and raw protest that make a statement bigger than words ever could. |
| Nerds | Moon Landing | Burning Monk | Dude, landing on the Moon was like the ultimate geek triumph, showing off insane human ingenuity and tech prowess! |
| Larry Page | Burning Monk | Lunch Atop Skyscraper | The Burning Monk photo is a powerful symbol of protest and sacrifice that resonates deeply with historical and cultural significance. |