Nerd Sort

Top 10 literary characters - votes for Ebenezer Scrooge

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutElizabeth BennetEbenezer ScroogeElizabeth Bennet's wit and independence make for a life more uplifting than Scrooge's grumpy redemption tour.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinAtticus FinchEbenezer ScroogeWell ya know, Atticus Finch is a real stand-up guy, always doin' the right thing for folks, while Scrooge, he was a miserly old coot before he had those ghostly interventions.
Doc BrownDoc BrownElizabeth BennetEbenezer ScroogeWell, Elizabeth Bennet's got that spunky charm and wit that wins over hearts, unlike Scrooge, who needs three ghosts just to crack a smile!
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthSherlock HolmesEbenezer ScroogeGood news, everyone! Sherlock Holmes is the winner because his deductive brilliance and scientific approach make him a fascinating brainiac much like yours truly!
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverEbenezer ScroogeJay GatsbyEbenezer Scrooge may have started off stingy, but he's got a heart that grows three sizes and that's worth more than gold, unlike Gatsby's tragic pursuit of glittering dreams.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonElizabeth BennetEbenezer ScroogeElizabeth Bennet's wit and charm win every time, because a lively mind and a spirited heart are the true treasures of any tale.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonJay GatsbyEbenezer ScroogeJay Gatsby's relentless pursuit of his dreams and deep love, despite his flaws, makes him a more captivating figure than Scrooge's initial miserly ways.
Larry PageLarry PageJo MarchEbenezer ScroogeJo March, with her fierce independence and love for family, brings a warmth and creativity that Ebenezer Scrooge's cold business acumen just can't match.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinJo MarchEbenezer ScroogeJo March has the heart and ambition that make her one heck of a role model, while Scrooge just grumbles his way to redemption.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonEbenezer ScroogeJay GatsbyEbenezer Scrooge learns to value human connection over wealth, while Gatsby's obsession leads to his downfall, so Scrooge's transformation wins out.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkHercule PoirotEbenezer ScroogeBy the ghost of Newton's cradle, Poirot's little grey cells solve mysteries with the precision of a finely tuned differential equation, making him the logical choice over the miserly computations of Scrooge's ledger!
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnEbenezer ScroogeHolden CaulfieldGiven my fondness for redemption and moral transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge shows that even the hardest heart can find its way to generosity and compassion, much like a nation rising from its darkest moments.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonHuckleberry FinnEbenezer ScroogeWell, it ain't rocket science - Huck's got that adventurous spirit and free-thinking that tickles my intellectual fancy more than Scrooge's miserly ways.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanElizabeth BennetEbenezer ScroogeElizabeth Bennet is all about wit, intelligence, and sass in a world that underestimates her, while Scrooge just needed three ghosts to tell him not to be a grump—Bennet wins for that independent spirit!
Grace HopperGrace HopperJo MarchEbenezer ScroogeJo March is all about challenging norms and embracing individuality, which is totally my jam as a trailblazer in a male-dominated field!
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderSherlock HolmesEbenezer ScroogeSherlock Holmes, mate, 'cause solving mysteries is way more fun than counting coins in a cold room!
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceEbenezer ScroogeHolden CaulfieldEbenezer Scrooge gets a killer redemption arc and ends up spreading Christmas cheer like a boss.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringSherlock HolmesEbenezer ScroogeSherlock Holmes, mate, because solving mysteries is way cooler than counting coins!
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserHercule PoirotEbenezer ScroogeHercule Poirot's sharp mind and keen attention to detail make him a legendary detective who can solve any mystery, unlike Scrooge who needed ghosts to sort him out.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceHolden CaulfieldEbenezer ScroogeHolden Caulfield wins because his relentless questioning of authenticity resonates more with the postmodern malaise than Scrooge's straightforward redemption arc.