According to a credible source, the author of the Dark Tower and Carrie Stephen King is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2016. But while the author's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 22/11/2016 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not King 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 69-year-old author, as a 2016 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes King 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 ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Portland Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Portland (Stephen King'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:

“Stephen King Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”

— @TheNewsEditor, 21 Nov 2016

“Congrats! Stephen has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”

— @SamanthaJones, 21 Nov 2016

“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Stephen King?”

— @TheClassicObserver, 21 Nov 2016

Could 2016 officially be the Year of Stephen King?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2016 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2016?

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