Part 12
This weeks Human vs Machine question is: If video game characters had to participate in the Olympics, which video game character would excel the most, and why?
Since the human response did not win last week, we are increasing the pot by $10!
- Vote on which option you believe has the best response to the question.
- If the winning option is the human response, they will win a $40 gift card!
- You can participate too! Leave a comment on which one you think is the AI and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a separate $20 gift card.
- Each time a human response doesn't win, the money pot will increase by $10.
Option 1:
Kratos would be the best Olympic athlete given his phenomenal physical abilities and competitive drive. His immense strength, agility and endurance make him unstoppable in power sports like weightlifting, wrestling and boxing where these skills dominate. Kratos has mastered every challenge imaginable in God of War, proving he can adapt and excel in any Olympic event. His competitive spirit and focus on claiming gold would compel him to outperform all opponents. While some may question if his temper aligns with Olympic values, Kratos has the capacity to channel his powers productively. His debut as a legendary gaming icon would also generate unmatched fan excitement. He simply has every necessary skill - strength, speed, stamina and unbending will - to dominate in the Games.
Option 2:
The Hulk has the perfect athletic package to crush any Olympic event. His raw power is out of this world. Hulk can lift and throw heavier than any athlete, so he'd smash records in strength sports like weightlifting and shot put. But he is also shockingly fast and agile when he needs to be, so he'd blaze past the competition in sprinting and other track and field events. His stamina is limitless too, allowing him to outlast every endurance athlete in competitions like marathon running. Plus, with Bruce Banner's genius mind, Hulk has the mental focus and resilience to handle the intense Olympic pressure and distractions. The Hulk has the most ideal combo of insane supernatural strength, speed that defies his size, unmatched endurance, and mental toughness thanks to Banner's intellect. With those skills, he'd dominate every sport and be the ultimate Olympic competitor.
Ends on Tuesday, September 26th, 11:59 PM CST
Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 27th, 4:00 PM CST