Categories: GeekMomTV and Movies

The Doctor vs. Sherlock: The Ultimate Geek Face-Off

Screenshot of the Doctor vs. Sherlock pin. Screenshot by Ariane Coffin.

About one year ago, I came across a simple image on Pinterest. It read:

“The Doctor & Sherlock knock on your door. The Doctor asks you to be his companion. Sherlock asks you to be his blogger. Who do you choose?”

A simple premise, but a very tough decision! Who would I choose? I repinned the image with my own comment, “Depends on The Doctor. 9th for me, yes. Sherlock would be interesting but quite rude, right?”

Since then, that pin has been the one I’ve received the most comments on. First observation: Nobody on Pinterest can type or spell. Second, Doctor beats Sherlock! I pulled the data from the Pinterest comments and added to it the votes I received from the GeekMoms, for a total of 48 responses. Out of 48, 14 chose Sherlock, 20 chose the Doctor (in any incarnation), 7 tried to connive their way into picking both, 5 people had complicated answers (i.e. “it depends on the Doctor,” along with other factors), and finally 2 people went rogue by choosing Martin Freeman/Watson.

Doctor vs. Sherlock: The results. Graph by Ariane Coffin.

Some of my favorite comments were the arguments about ways to choose both. Good point, Madisyn, good point.

Related Post
Doctor vs. Sherlock commenter debate. Madisyn did correct “bit” to “but” in a later comment. Screenshot by Ariane Coffin.

Perhaps the single most interesting answer I received came from my husband. “Why would I be a companion? I’d just be the freaking Doctor!” Is it just my husband or are all men this cocky?

How about you, who would you choose?

Liked it? Take a second to support GeekMom and GeekDad on Patreon!

This post was last modified on November 24, 2017 12:19 am

Ariane Coffin

Ariane is a programmer married to another programmer. Together they have two little girls who don't stand a chance against their nerdy lineage.

Share
Published by

Recent Posts

Skye Sweetnam, Sumo Cyco, and the Power of Community

Like many others, I jumped directly into my Apple Music Replay this year filled with…

December 17, 2025

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Stocking Stuffers

It's time to stuff the stockings that were hung with care with our must-have stocking…

December 15, 2025

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Clothing and Everyday Essentials

It's time to get styling and stocking up on everyday necessities that we think you…

December 10, 2025

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Gadgets

Every geek loves a new gadget. Here’s a selection from the GeekDad and GeekMom writers,…

December 9, 2025

Get Started Resin Printing With the HALOT-X1

If you enjoy 3D printing with filament and are interested in something new, resin printing…

December 1, 2025

Catch The xTool M1 Ultra Multi-Tasking Laser on Black Friday Sale

After spending some time with xTool's M1 Ultra, the other tools in my maker arsenal…

November 26, 2025