Stephen Merchant, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?
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According to a credible source, the creator of The Office (UK) Stephen Merchant is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the comedian'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 Merchant 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 50-year-old comedian, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Merchant 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 comedian have already been named ‘English Of The Year’ by some major English newspapers and even ‘Bristol Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Bristol (Stephen Merchant's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the comedian was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Stephen Merchant Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 21 Dec 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveStephen”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 21 Dec 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Stephen Merchant?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Dec 2024
Could 2025 officially be the Year of Stephen Merchant?
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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