Will AI Replace People's Sexiest Man Alive?
John Krasinski Meets His Match in the Era of Neural Networks
John Krasinski recently claimed his throne as People Magazine's 40th Sexiest Man Alive, joining the ranks of Brad Pitt and George Clooney. But in an era where AI creates art, composes music, and writes poetry, should Krasinski be worried like the rest of us mortals?
The question might sound absurd, but it points to something profound happening in our relationship with artificial intelligence. A recent Forrester study found 86% of U.S. employees fear losing their jobs to AI and automation. Another survey from Forbes revealed 77% expect displacement within twelve months. Even Hollywood's elite might need to update their skill sets
Enter the Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant, a spectacular new competition launching in February 2025. The format transforms AI development into compelling entertainment: twelve elimination challenges, three expert judges per round, plus public voting that makes the audience the fourth judge. Ten finalists will emerge to compete for a $1 million prize in a live-streamed San Francisco finale.
The pageant draws inspiration from tech culture's most fascinating metaphor - the Shoggoth wearing a smiley face. Every AI developer knows this image. Beneath each polite chatbot interface lurks something far more complex and potentially world-changing. The competition celebrates those who understand both sides: the raw technological power and the crucial task of making it serve humanity
Through nationwide elimination rounds, contestants will tackle challenges ranging from planetary-scale environmental solutions to creating ethical frameworks for human-AI cooperation. Think of it as "American Idol" meets the Turing Test, with humanity's future hanging in the balance.
"Traditional pageants crown the fairest of them all. We crown the smartest of them all," explains Steven "Flyer" Phenix, co-founder of Barnum.AI Industries. "Our contestants calculate humanity's odds of survival, instead of counting TikTok followers."
The winner receives more than just cash. They'll serve as Global Ambassador for AI, supported by a dedicated press team - a role that acknowledges how technological expertise has become our most vital cultural currency.
The competition arrives at an inflection point in our cultural evolution. Understanding neural networks matters more than perfect cheekbones and a winning smile. The Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant puts this reality on stage for all to see. In 2025, shoggy is the new sexy.
Maybe Krasinski should start studying Python.
From margin to mainstream - geeks have become humanity's main characters! The $1M Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant registration now open. Twelve challenges await.
