Taylor Swift has been named TIME's Person of the Year, a decision that has prompted a range of responses. Some critics suggest that TIME's choice is a reflection of the media's tendency to avoid scrutinizing beloved figures, with the New Statesman noting how Time would scrape and bow before Swift, and the lack of critical coverage she receives despite her global fame. Others, like ScottMGreer, view Swift as a perfect representation of the white middle-class that has shifted to the Left. DavidSacks points out that Swift's selection may be due to her being a safe pick, especially in contrast to last year's choice, who is now considered 'delusional' by TIME itself. However, supporters like abarrallen argue that Swift's entrepreneurial acumen and talent justify her win. The Financial Times acknowledges Swift as a pop star at the peak of her powers, and alex_kirshner, while never having seen a show, recognizes her as a world-class performer.
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I thought this was quite good. I really enjoy Taylor Swift music. Never seen a show but clearly she's a world-class performer. But it's been noticeable how little critical coverage I've seen of the most famous person in the world. This provides useful explanations for why https://t.co/CCwdXoeVx8
I think Taylor Swift won bc she earned it and is one of the savviest entrepreneurs, globally. https://t.co/Bl3vWXl46l
Taylor Swift is very talented but the reason she won TIME's Person of the Year is because she's a safe pick. The real winners in global politics this year are hated in the West. It couldn't have helped that last year's choice is now "delusional" according to TIME's own reporting.
New column: Love or hate her, Taylor Swift is the perfect representation of the white middle-class--and how it's shifted to the Left https://t.co/LDNLKQesYG
"It may not seem surprising that Time would scrape and bow before its Person of the Year. What is more interesting is the near-universal critical adoration of Swift in the media – perhaps most notably for her re-recording series." https://t.co/kaAWIDY4V5