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Do we still need to crown a Sexiest Man Alive?

Vulture writer Nicholas Quah discusses the online backlash to the announcement, and whether these types of declarations from pop culture publications are still relevant.

Vulture writer Nicholas Quah explains why he defends the People magazine title's place in pop culture today

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US actor John Krasinski arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)
US actor John Krasinski arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images)

People magazine has announced its Sexiest Man Alive of 2024, and the response online has been mixed, to say the least.

Actor John Krasinski was awarded the title this year, which came as a surprise to many given the way that figures like Glen Powell and Jonathan Bailey have dominated the cultural zeitgeist.

Some have even questioned whether the annual issue still feels relevant, given the ways our collective conversations around thirsting and celebrity have evolved in 2024.

Today on Commotion, Vulture writer Nicholas Quah joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss the online backlash to the announcement, and whether these types of declarations from pop culture publications still hold weight.

WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube (this segment begins at 17:31): 

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Nicholas Quah produced by Ty Callender.

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