"Any magazine can do a year-end list of influential people who have accomplished far more than most of us ever will. But only GQ possesses the iron testicles to count down the twenty-five least significant men and women of 2012 - a collection of people so uninspiring that we should round them all up and stuck them on an iceberg. Please note that these folks are ranked in no particular order, because all zeros are created equal."Among GQ's list of the 25 least influential people are Mitt Romney, Michelle Obama, Ryan Lochte, Lance Armstrong, and James Brady.
As much as I dislike Mitt Romney, I really don't believe that he deserves to be on a list like this. As much as it saddens me to say this, Mittens actually had a rather large influence this year. If he didn't, the election wouldn't have been so close. GQ writes, "Was anyone inspired by Mitt Romney? Did anyone enthusiastically vote for Mitt Romney? Of course not." I can't help but wonder if the people at GQ hid under a rock for the duration of election season. Their explanation for adding Michelle Obama to the list is that despite her efforts to create a healthier America with the "Let's Move!" campaign, nothing has changed. Apparently, not being able to erase the laziness and obesity of an entire nation makes you condemnable over at GQ.
Ryan Lochte was added to the list for his level of "douchiness," Lance Armstrong earned his spot for being too "dickish," and James Brady is on there because he hasn't rid the world of gun violence.
This article by GQ is listed under entertainment and humor, but I'm left wondering if anyone out there finds this to be funny? I love a good joke, and I'm a huge fan of The Onion. But this? This isn't doing it for me. It just seems like a cheap, failed attempt at journalistic humor.
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