Julian Barratt, TIME's Person of the Year 2022?
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According to a well-placed source, the creator of The Mighty Boosh Julian Barratt is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2022. But while the comedian's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 28/06/2022 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Barratt 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 54-year-old comedian, as a 2022 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Barratt 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 ‘English Of The Year’ by some major English newspapers and even ‘Leeds Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Leeds (Julian Barratt'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:
“Julian Barratt Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 27 Jun 2022
“Congrats! Julian has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 27 Jun 2022
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Julian Barratt?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 27 Jun 2022
Could 2022 officially be the Year of Julian Barratt?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2022 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2022?
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