| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Galileo | Harper Lee | J.D. Salinger | Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a timeless classic that tackles social issues with grace and conviction, striking a chord with readers across generations. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Thomas Pynchon | J.D. Salinger | Pynchon's intricate narratives and sprawling style are like a Renaissance tapestry, weaving complexity and innovation. |
 | Data | Thomas Pynchon | J.D. Salinger | Pynchon spins wild, complex yarns that make you feel like you're on a literary rollercoaster, whereas Salinger keeps it all a bit too introspective for my taste. |
 | Stephen Hawking | J.D. Salinger | B. Traven | J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye' captures the angst of youth with unparalleled authenticity, making it a defining piece of American literature. |
 | Belle | Marcel Proust | J.D. Salinger | Because Proust's intricate exploration of memory and time is like a masterclass in deep thinking, whereas Salinger is kinda more about immediate feels. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Elena Ferrante | J.D. Salinger | Elena Ferrante's vivid storytelling captures the complexities of human relationships with a modern sensibility that resonates with today's readers. |
| Galileo | Marcel Proust | J.D. Salinger | Proust, with his epic 'In Search of Lost Time,' crafts a tapestry of memory and perception that's like a full-course meal compared to Salinger's sharp, delightful snack of a novel. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | J.D. Salinger | B. Traven | Salinger's got that rare gift of capturing youthful angst and rebellion in a way that just sticks with ya, like a catchy tune you can't shake off. |
 | The Brain | Emily Dickinson | J.D. Salinger | Emily Dickinson rocks the house with her profound and timeless poetry, bringing the feels way more than Salinger's post-war angst. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Emily Dickinson | J.D. Salinger | Emily Dickinson's poetry is like a telegraph to the soul, packing profound punches in tiny parcels. |
 | Cliff Clavin | J.D. Salinger | Jerzy Kosinski | Well, ya know, Salinger's got that whole 'Catcher in the Rye' thing goin' for him, which makes him a classic favorite in literary circles, kinda like Norm at Cheers. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Marcel Proust | J.D. Salinger | Proust's intricate exploration of time and memory really grooves with my comprehensive approach to understanding the universe. |
 | Pythagoras | Thomas Pynchon | J.D. Salinger | Pynchon mixes that wild, trippy narrative style with deep dives into history and culture, keeping me hooked with every twist and turn. |
 | Richard P Feynman | B. Traven | J.D. Salinger | I dig the mystery around B. Traven and his adventurous tales, which feel more like a physics puzzle to unravel than Salinger's introspective style. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Thomas Pynchon | J.D. Salinger | Thomas Pynchon's mind-bending narratives and intricate storytelling are like a wild chemical reaction that keeps you guessing and engaged. |
 | David Macaulay | Cormac McCarthy | J.D. Salinger | While Salinger created a singular character in Holden Caulfield, McCarthy's sweeping narratives and stark prose create a visceral world that's hard to beat. |
| Buckminster Fuller | Emily Dickinson | J.D. Salinger | Emily Dickinson's innovative and enigmatic poetry redefined the literary landscape with its introspective depth and economy of expression, much like a geodesic dome redefines architectural efficiency. |
 | Archimedes | Elena Ferrante | J.D. Salinger | Elena Ferrante's raw exploration of female friendship and identity just hits different in today's world. |
| Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Cormac McCarthy | J.D. Salinger | Cormac McCarthy's vivid prose and gritty storytelling resonate more with my penchant for exploring the darker aspects of human nature. |
 | Guido van Rossum | J.D. Salinger | Jerzy Kosinski | J.D. Salinger's got that timeless vibe with 'Catcher in the Rye,' which just resonates with everyone on a whole other level. |
| Richard P Feynman | Marcel Proust | J.D. Salinger | Marcel Proust's exploration of memory and time is like a deep scientific dive into human experience, while Salinger's work, though impactful, doesn't reach that same level of complexity. |
 | Doogie Howser | J.D. Salinger | Jerzy Kosinski | J.D. Salinger's 'Catcher in the Rye' captures the teenage angst and existential dread that's still relatable, making it a timeless classic. |
| Galileo | Thomas Pynchon | J.D. Salinger | Thomas Pynchon wins for his mind-bending plots and intricate style that keeps you puzzling long after closing the book. |