Talk:Epic Rap Battles of History 52/@comment-50.106.190.122-20150323141416/@comment-25598352-20150323190501

Nate Silver is well known in some circles for accurately predicting every state in the 2012 election using nothing but data-driven predictions. He pulled off a similar feat in the 2008 election (missing only Indiana) and is a general pioneer in statistical predictions. He's also an ESPN host now. I think he's at least as notable as Trebek.

In terms of the other "rivalries": They would have things to say to each other. Cyrus and Joan of Arc would certainly have things to insult each other on, Newton and Nye were at least in the same field, and Skrillex and Motzart are musicians with very conflicting styles and ideas of "music." Rivalry was not the best word, but the point is they would have personal insults and issues with the other person. Really from a writing standpoint, Trebek v. Nostradamus would be no better than any random opponent for either since they have very few real similarities.

I also don't see how there is no comedic value between Elijah v. Nostradamus but somehow Trebek v. Nostradamus woudl be gut-bustingly hilarious. Yes, they're serious characters. So are freakin' Vader and Hitler and certainly Hannibal Lecter v. Jack the Ripper. Does that mean none of them could be comedic?