Top 10 lost languages - votes for Tocharian

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Andy WeirAndy WeirAkkadianTocharianAkkadian was the language of ancient Mesopotamia, where civilization practically invented itself, making it historically badass.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsTocharianElamiteTocharian is just cooler because it's part of the Indo-European family, which has influenced so many languages we use today.
ArchimedesArchimedesPhoenicianTocharianPhoenician, hands down, because it gave us the alphabet that revolutionized writing systems and communication forever!
Marie CurieMarie CurieTocharianHittiteTocharian is cooler because it's a rare branch of the Indo-European family with fascinating manuscripts, while Hittite is already well-studied and doesn't have the same mysterious allure.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayGothicTocharianGothic takes the cake 'cause its literature gives us a peek into the ancient Germanic world, like a historical treasure trove.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanPhoenicianTocharianWell, Phoenician is the language that laid the groundwork for our modern alphabets, so it gets the edge here!
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingAkkadianTocharianAkkadian rocks because it was the language of ancient Mesopotamia, where they basically invented civilization.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayAkkadianTocharianAkkadian wins because it's the OG language of epic tales like the Epic of Gilgamesh, giving it major street cred in the ancient world literary scene.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellGothicTocharianGothic wins for me because it’s got that cool connection to early Germanic tribes and the roots of English, which just hits home on a personal level as a language nerd.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumGothicTocharianGothic's got that cool historical edge with the first written Germanic texts, and let's face it, everyone loves a good medieval mystery.
CiceroCiceroTocharianGothicTocharian is a linguistic mystery tucked away in the Silk Road’s tapestry, offering unique insights into ancient cultural exchanges.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonAkkadianTocharianAkkadian's got the edge with its role as the lingua franca of ancient Mesopotamia, showing it was the boss of the ancient Middle East.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangTocharianEtruscanTocharian's got that Indo-European flair that gives it the edge in historical linguistics coolness.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonTocharianElamiteTocharian, because it's got that Indo-European connection, which is kinda cool when tracing linguistic history.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinTocharianHurrianTocharian's got that Indo-European vibe, so it's like a linguistic bridge to a bunch of other cultures and languages.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanTocharianHurrianTocharian's Indo-European roots make it the cool kid on the linguistic block, with more connections and historical intrigue.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnPhoenicianTocharianPhoenician wins for its undeniable influence on modern alphabets, being the cool grandparent of many scripts, while Tocharian is a fascinating but more isolated historical curiosity.