Kurtwood Smith, TIME's Person of the Year 2020?
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According to a credible source, Kurtwood Smith is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2020. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 12/08/2020 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Smith 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 77-year-old actor, as a 2020 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Smith 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 ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘New Lisbon Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in New Lisbon (Kurtwood Smith's 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:
“Kurtwood Smith Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 11 Aug 2020
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveKurtwood”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 11 Aug 2020
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Kurtwood Smith?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 11 Aug 2020
Could 2020 officially be the Year of Kurtwood Smith?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2020 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2020?
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