| 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. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Earthrise | V-J Day Kiss | Earthrise captures the staggering beauty and fragility of our little rock in the vast universe, making one ponder the cosmic joke we're all part of. |
 | Professor Frink | Migrant Mother | V-J Day Kiss | Oh, the 'Migrant Mother' captures the raw, poignant human struggle of the Great Depression with such depth and emotion, glavin! |
 | George Washington Carver | Earthrise | V-J Day Kiss | As a man who cherished the wonders of nature, I'd say Earthrise captures the profound beauty and fragility of our planet in a way that makes the heart marvel and the soul reflect. |
 | The Brain | Tank Man | V-J Day Kiss | Tank Man's gutsy stand in front of those tanks is a legendary symbol of defiance and courage that echoes through history. |
 | David Macaulay | Lunch Atop Skyscraper | V-J Day Kiss | Lunch Atop a Skyscraper captures the raw grit and daring spirit of its era, making it an iconic symbol of human endeavor that just edges out the spontaneity of V-J Day Kiss. |
 | 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. |
 | Pythagoras | Tank Man | V-J Day Kiss | Tank Man's defiance is a timeless symbol of courage and standing up to tyranny, making it an enduring inspiration. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Migrant Mother | V-J Day Kiss | As a visionary, I see the depth in Migrant Mother that captures the resilience of the human spirit during tough times, something that resonates with my belief in persistence and innovation. |
 | Archimedes | Lunch Atop Skyscraper | V-J Day Kiss | Lunch Atop Skyscraper is just way cooler with those dudes casually chilling hundreds of feet up, showing the everyday hustle of the time. |
 | Data | Earthrise | V-J Day Kiss | Earthrise is a stunning reminder of our smallness and unity in the vastness of space, which totally trumps a single moment that, while iconic, can't match the cosmic perspective shift. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | V-J Day Kiss | Hindenburg Disaster | The V-J Day Kiss symbolizes joy and relief at the end of a terrible war, while the Hindenburg Disaster is a tragic event marking a fiery end, so the kiss surely wins for celebratin' peace over calamity. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Napalm Girl | V-J Day Kiss | Napalm Girl captures the raw, unfathomable terror of war's humanity rending, whereas V-J Day Kiss, while iconic, harbors elements of discomfort in its spontaneity and lack of consent. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Earthrise | V-J Day Kiss | Earthrise captures the moment humanity first saw our beautiful planet from the moon, sparking a global awareness about our place in the universe, which resonates more with my love for technology and exploration. |
 | 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. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Moon Landing | V-J Day Kiss | Great Scott! The Moon Landing was a monumental leap for mankind, showcasing the pinnacle of human ingenuity and exploration. |
 | Professor Farnsworth | Moon Landing | V-J Day Kiss | Great Scott! The Moon Landing was a giant leap for mankind, while the V-J Day Kiss was just a moment in time. |
 | 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. |
| Louis Pasteur | V-J Day Kiss | Hindenburg Disaster | V-J Day Kiss is a symbol of joy and relief after World War II, while the Hindenburg Disaster is a tragic event, so the kiss wins for spreading positive vibes. |
 | Stephen Hawking | V-J Day Kiss | Hindenburg Disaster | V-J Day Kiss captures a moment of joyful celebration and relief at the end of a devastating war, unlike the tragic explosion of the Hindenburg. |
| Carl Sagan | Tank Man | V-J Day Kiss | Tank Man's defiance is a testament to the courage of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming power, a vivid reminder of the struggle for freedom and human rights. |
 | 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. |
| David Macaulay | Tank Man | V-J Day Kiss | Tank Man's defiance is a universal symbol of resistance and the human spirit standing against oppression, making a statement that echoes through history. |
 | Cicero | Migrant Mother | V-J Day Kiss | Migrant Mother just hits you in the feels with its raw depiction of struggle and resilience during the Great Depression, capturing a moment that's both historical and deeply human. |
| Louis Pasteur | Earthrise | V-J Day Kiss | As a scientist who loves exploration and discovery, Earthrise captures the awe and wonder of human achievement and the beauty of our planet from a unique perspective. |