Marjane Satrapi, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Marjane Satrapi among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a well-placed source, Marjane Satrapi is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the cartoonist's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 26/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Satrapi 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 cartoonist, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

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

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

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

“Marjane Satrapi Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 25 Apr 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveMarjane”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 25 Apr 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Marjane Satrapi?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 25 Apr 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Marjane Satrapi?

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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