Larry Mullen, Jr., TIME's Person of the Year 2024?
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According to a reliable source, U2 drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the musician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 10/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Mullen, Jr. 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 63-year-old musician, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Mullen, Jr. 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 musician have already been named ‘Irish Of The Year’ by some major Irish newspapers and even ‘Dublin Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Dublin (Larry Mullen, Jr.'s hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the musician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#Mullen, Jr.POY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 9 Dec 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveLarry”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 9 Dec 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Larry Mullen, Jr.?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 9 Dec 2024
Could 2024 officially be the Year of Larry Mullen, Jr.?
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?
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