Bypassed Barbie and Putin: Taylor Swift became "Man of the Year-2023" by Time (photo)

According to Editor -in -Chief Sam Jacobs, it was difficult to choose a person who could embody 8 billion people on the planet. As a result, they stopped at who "bearing light into the world. " American singer Taylor Swift became the "person of the Year 2023" according to Time magazine. The shortlist with her was Russian President Vladimir Putin and other personalities who know the whole world for various reasons.

The material told in more detail why the decision was made to stay on a person from show business. The editor -in -chief of Sam Jacobs magazine noted that it was very difficult to choose the winner, because the whole team tried to find someone who could embody the entire population of the planet, reports The New York Times. "To choose one person who embodies eight billion people on the planet is a difficult task. We have chosen someone who embodies joy.

Someone who brings light into the world," the message reads. As a result, the choice fell on the singer Taylor Swift, which was "everywhere", says Time management. Its achievements in cultural, commercial and other areas were enormous and their list seems almost meaningless. The material noted that the popularity of the artist can now be compared to Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney. Moreover, she managed to create an empire whose value exceeds $ 1 billion.

"To discuss her movements was like discussing politics or weather. She became the main character of the world," the message reads. Taylor Swift managed to bypass other finalists who were announced the day before. It included: there were no representatives of Ukraine this year. We will remind, in 2022 the title of "Man of the Year" according to Time magazine was taken by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "Ukrainian Spirit".