Jean-Michel Ribes, TIME's Person of the Year 2021?
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According to a top source, the creator of Palace Jean-Michel Ribes is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2021. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 15/01/2021 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Ribes 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 74-year-old actor, as a 2021 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Ribes 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 actor have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Paris Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Paris (Jean-Michel Ribes' hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Jean-Michel Ribes Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 14 Jan 2021
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJean-Michel”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 14 Jan 2021
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jean-Michel Ribes?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 14 Jan 2021
Could 2021 officially be the Year of Jean-Michel Ribes?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2021 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2021?
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