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It has been reported that Jerry Seinfeld has been tapped to be the new spokesperson for Microsoft's Windows Vista. His main adversaries the Mac and PC guys from the Apple ads, Justin Long and John Hodgman, have a big headstart on him. Seinfeld hasn't even done an ad yet, but that hasn't stopped us before. Here we breakdown the showdown between these spokespersons in a head-to-head comparison of some relevant and not so relevant categories.
 Notable Movie Appearances
Jerry Seinfeld - Bee Movie
Long and Hodgman - Galaxy Quest (Long), Baby Momma (Hodgman)
This is a tough one, but Galaxy Quest quest more than balances out Baby Momma to give the Mac-PC guys the edge.
Advantage - Long and Hodgman
 Best Anagram
Jerry Seinfeld - IF SLY JEER NERD
Justin Long, John Hodgman - John's jangling hot mound
BBspot is a geek site not a gay porn site, so Seinfeld wins this one.
Advantage - Seinfeld
Google Fights
We compare these spokespeople with some randomly generated phrases to see which comes out on top...
The best two out of three wins...
Jerry Seinfeld sells more computer - 42,800 results
John Hodgman and Justin Long sell more computers - 6,700 results
Google thinks Seinfeld will be a better seller than even Costanza.
Winner: Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld just stole your girlfriend - 6,600
Justin Long and John Hodgman just stole your girlfriend - 158
If you want her to be faithful then only watch the Apple ads...
Winner: Long and Hodgman
Jerry Seinfeld can run faster than Usain Bolt - 163
Justin Long and John Hodgman can run faster than Usain Bolt - 1
Speed is very important in a pitchman...
Winner: Seinfeld
Advantage: Seinfeld
Cool Factor
Jerry Seinfeld - 20%
Long and Hodgman - 65%
Advantage: Long and Hodgman
Favorite Superhero
Seinfeld - Superman
Long and Hodgman - John McClane / Superhobo
Advantage - Long and Hodgman
Virtual Coin Flip - Best of 11
The virtual coin flipper was used at random.org. I chose the US fifty-cent piece.
Seinfeld - Heads
Long and Hodgman - Tails
Results: T-H-H-T-H-H-T-H-T-T-T
Advantage: Long and Hodgman
Conclusions
Losing this battle 4-2 doesn't bode well for Jerry Seinfeld. Can he overcome these hurdles to propel Windows Vista ahead of the Mac? Wait, isn't Windows Vista already ahead of the Mac? Never mind then. I'm sure he'll do just fine.
See our other showdowns.
Ubuntu Vs. Vista
iPod Vs. Zune
Firefox Vs. Internet Explorer
Bush Vs. Kerry
Radeon X800 Vs. GeFORCE 6800
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Windows 2000 Vs. Linux
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