François Pérusse, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

  • By Elizabeth Sy
  • Ottawa
  • Last updated on

‘Les 2 minutes du peuple’ creator among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a top source, the creator of Les 2 minutes du peuple François Pérusse is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the comedian's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 06/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Pérusse for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 64-year-old comedian, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Pérusse so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the comedian have already been named ‘Canadian Of The Year’ by some major Canadian newspapers and even ‘Québec Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Québec (François Pérusse's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the comedian was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#PérussePOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 5 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveFrançois”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 5 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not François Pérusse?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 5 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of François Pérusse?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

© 2024 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

François Pérusse: Recent News

 

page served in 0.047s (1,2)