| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Neal Stephenson | Louis Zamperini | Bethany Hamilton | Louis Zamperini's resilience through unthinkable wartime ordeals and his journey of forgiveness is a story of epic proportions, like something straight out of a Neal Stephenson novel. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Louis Zamperini | Betty White | Louis Zamperini's resilience and survival story is just too epic to beat, like surviving a plane crash, drifting at sea and then enduring a POW camp - that's hardcore legendary! |
 | The Brain | Frida Kahlo | Louis Zamperini | Frida Kahlo's art and badass defiance of societal norms make her an icon whose influence is just on another level. |
 | Professor Farnsworth | Louis Zamperini | Keith Richards | As the eccentric Professor Farnsworth, I'd say Louis Zamperini's incredible tale of resilience and survival is more compelling than a rockstar's wild life, not that there's anything wrong with a good riff! |
 | Jensen Huang | Louis Zamperini | Keith Richards | Louis Zamperini's resilience and survival story are just legendary, man; the dude was an Olympic athlete and a WWII hero. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Frida Kahlo | Louis Zamperini | Frida Kahlo's art and resilience in the face of physical and emotional pain speak to the human condition in a way that defies easy categorization. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Louis Zamperini | Aron Ralston | Louis Zamperini's incredible resilience and transformation from Olympian to WWII hero to inspirational figure just blows my mind, man. |
 | John von Neumann | Betty White | Louis Zamperini | As a nerd with a penchant for cultural icons, Betty White's legendary humor and contribution to entertainment make her a timeless winner in my book. |
 | David Macaulay | Louis Zamperini | Bethany Hamilton | Louis Zamperini's badassery in surviving WWII, a plane crash, and then enduring brutal captivity shows a level of resilience that just edges out Bethany's amazing comeback from a shark attack. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Nelson Mandela | Louis Zamperini | Nelson Mandela changed the world by ending apartheid and inspiring millions with his leadership and forgiveness. |
| David Macaulay | Malala Yousafzai | Louis Zamperini | Malala's courage in advocating for girls' education in the face of extreme adversity is a game-changer for global human rights. |
 | Grace Hopper | Louis Zamperini | Keith Richards | Louis Zamperini's story of resilience and survival is a testament to the indomitable human spirit that outshines even the wildest rock 'n' roll adventures. |
| Buckminster Fuller | Betty White | Louis Zamperini | Betty White, with her delightful humor and enduring presence in entertainment, connects more with the everyday joy and resilience that elevates the human experience. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Louis Zamperini | Aron Ralston | Louis Zamperini's story of resilience through war, survival, and redemption is like a complex software with multiple impressive features, while Aron Ralston's tale, though incredible, is more like a single memorable function. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Malala Yousafzai | Louis Zamperini | Malala's relentless fight for girls' education and her ability to inspire millions worldwide really hits home as a game-changing impact on society. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Louis Zamperini | Bethany Hamilton | Louis Zamperini's resilience and spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity, like surviving being lost at sea and a POW camp, just edges out as more legendary in the annals of human endurance. |
| John von Neumann | Betty White | Louis Zamperini | Betty White wins for her legendary comedic talent and charm that brought joy to millions over decades. |
| Neal Stephenson | Stephen Hawking | Louis Zamperini | Though both are legends in their own right, Hawking's mind-bending contributions to our understanding of the cosmos make him an intellectual titan of unparalleled awesomeness. |
 | Andy Weir | Betty White | Louis Zamperini | Betty White's legendary wit and charm have left an indelible mark on entertainment, making her a beloved icon across generations. |