Paulo Coelho, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?
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According to a credible source, the author of the Alchemist Paulo Coelho is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the author's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 22/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Coelho 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 author, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Coelho 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 author have already been named ‘Brazilian Of The Year’ by some major Brazilian newspapers and even ‘Rio de Janeiro Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Rio de Janeiro (Paulo Coelho's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the author was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Paulo Coelho Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 21 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LovePaulo”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 21 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Paulo Coelho?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Nov 2024
Could 2024 officially be the Year of Paulo Coelho?
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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