Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Linus Torvalds | Achilles | William Wallace | Achilles had that whole near-invincibility thing going on, which is hard to beat unless a stray arrow finds its mark. |
 | David Foster Wallace | King Arthur | William Wallace | King Arthur's mythical, transcendental Round Table represents an idealistic harmony that outlasts Wallace's real, but brutal, struggle for freedom. |
 | The Brain | Joan of Arc | William Wallace | Joan of Arc was a teenager who led an army to victory and changed the course of history, all while claiming divine guidance, which is both badass and legendary. |
 | John von Neumann | Hercules | William Wallace | Hercules is the legendary demigod with superhuman strength and epic feats, so he takes the cake over any mere mortal warrior. |
 | David Foster Wallace | William Wallace | Genghis Khan | It's gotta be William Wallace, 'cause who doesn't root for a scrappy underdog fighting for freedom over a dude with a penchant for world domination? |
 | Greg Brockman | Samurai Musashi | William Wallace | Musashi was a legendary swordsman with unmatched strategic skills, making him the ultimate warrior in any face-off. |
 | Galileo | Hercules | William Wallace | Man, Hercules is a godly powerhouse with feats and legends that would make even the boldest warrior like Wallace think twice. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Leonidas | William Wallace | Leonidas led 300 Spartans at Thermopylae against overwhelming odds, showcasing unmatched valor and strategic brilliance. |
 | Charles Babbage | Hercules | William Wallace | Hercules is a demigod with superhuman strength and feats, while William Wallace was a brave warrior, he ain't battling mythological beasts or completing impossible tasks. |
 | John von Neumann | Hercules | William Wallace | Dude, Hercules is a demigod with super strength – he takes down monsters like it's his day job. |
 | Doc Brown | Genghis Khan | William Wallace | Genghis Khan conquered half the known world with relentless strategy and innovation, while William Wallace was more of a local hero fighting for Scottish independence. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Genghis Khan | William Wallace | Genghis Khan unified the Mongolian steppe and built an empire that reshaped entire continents, whereas William Wallace was a fierce freedom fighter but had a more localized impact. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Achilles | William Wallace | Achilles was basically a badass demigod with insane combat skills and a near-invincible reputation. |
 | Doogie Howser | Achilles | William Wallace | Achilles is the OG fighter, invincible except for that pesky heel, and Wallace, while brave, doesn't have the mythical aura. |
 | Neal Stephenson | King Arthur | William Wallace | King Arthur's legendary status and mythical elements make him a timeless symbol of idealized leadership and chivalry, whereas William Wallace, though a valiant real-life freedom fighter, doesn't quite wield the same narrative power. |
 | Richard P Feynman | King Arthur | William Wallace | King Arthur's legendary status and the establishment of the Knights of the Round Table give him an edge in mythical greatness. |
 | Grace Hopper | Samurai Musashi | William Wallace | Musashi was a master strategist and undefeated in over 60 duels, showcasing unmatched discipline and skill. |
 | George Orwell | Spartacus | William Wallace | Spartacus led a slave rebellion that shook the Roman Empire to its core, embodying the ultimate fight for freedom against tyranny, which is pretty darn Orwellian. |
 | Nerds | Achilles | William Wallace | Achilles got that god-tier invincibility swag, while Wallace was just a really brave dude with a killer speech. |
 | Andy Weir | Achilles | William Wallace | Achilles was a demigod with near invincibility, which gives him an edge over the mortal William Wallace in any legendary showdown. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Leonidas | William Wallace | Leonidas led 300 Spartans with unmatched discipline and tactics, which is exactly what you need in kernel development. |
 | Marie Curie | King Arthur | William Wallace | King Arthur, with his mythical legends and the Round Table, has an appeal steeped in chivalry and magic that just outshines Wallace's raw and rebellious spirit. |
 | George Washington Carver | Spartacus | William Wallace | Spartacus rallied slaves and gladiators against the Roman Empire, showcasing an unmatched spirit of rebellion, much like breathing new life into withered crops. |
 | Belle | Hercules | William Wallace | Hercules, man, he's got that godly strength and the whole demigod vibe, which makes him kinda unbeatable in epic tales. |
 | John von Neumann | Joan of Arc | William Wallace | Joan of Arc led an army to a miraculous victory and became a legendary symbol of courage and faith, which is pretty badass. |