Olivier De Kersauson, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?
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According to a well-placed source, Olivier De Kersauson is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the sailor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 22/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not De Kersauson 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 80-year-old sailor, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes De Kersauson 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 sailor have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Bonnétable Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Bonnétable (Olivier De Kersauson's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the sailor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Olivier De Kersauson Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 21 Dec 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveOlivier”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 21 Dec 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Olivier De Kersauson?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Dec 2024
Could 2025 officially be the Year of Olivier De Kersauson?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?
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