Time magazine has officially "Jumped the Shark!" Zac Efron Voted Influential?! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-30-2009, 10:12 PM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Time magazine has released its list of “The Most Influential People In The World,” and among the 100 making the cut are more obvious choices like President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the surprising like indie hip-hop star, M.I.A.

Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jay Leno and Zac Efron also made the list, which was unveiled earlier this week.

As for why Clooney was worthy of such a place, Bono piped up.

“What he brings to the discussion on Darfur is not just star power,” the U2 rocker told the mag. “It’s the power of conviction, and a growing impatience, and an undiminished sense that what’s still – still! – happening in Darfur is an affront to what we say we believe. Our response, as yet, is unworthy of us.”

Claire Danes offered a suggestion on why teen-heartthrob-turned-adult box office draw, Efron, her “Me and Orson Welles” movie co-star, made the cut.

“I suppose we all know that Zac, 21, is a song-and-dance man. What is less known — and what I had the privilege of learning firsthand — is that he is a performer of great subtlety and vulnerability… It seems Zac is not only an entertainer but also an artist,” she told Time. “He is going to make us swoon for many years to come.”

Other stars to get the honor included all five women of “The View”; Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Joy Behar.

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet also made the cut as did “30 Rock’s” Tina Fey.

Tom Hanks is also on the list as is Penelope Cruz and soul singer John Legend.

Joining the Obamas in the political department are Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who author J.K. Rowling gave the thumbs up to.

“I know him as affable, funny and gregarious, a great listener, a kind and loyal friend,” she told the magazine. “These are strange and turbulent times, but issues of fairness, equality and protection of the poor have never been more important. I still want Gordon Brown in charge.”

Other entries on the list include Stella McCartney, Bernie Madoff and Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, who founded Twitter.

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catlover79 · 04-30-2009, 10:17 PM

The people he's influenced don't even read Time magazine (read: teenagers, tweens, etc.)!!

Brian Damage · 04-30-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The people he's influenced don't even read Time magazine (read: teenagers, tweens, etc.)!!

I agree, I mean I have no disdain for Efron whatsoever, I just don't think he is one of the most influential people in the world.

catlover79 · 04-30-2009, 10:29 PM

I'm too old to be in his fanbase.

If one of the teen magazines voted him most influential, I can understand, but TIME????

Marvo301 · 04-30-2009, 10:32 PM

If Zach Efron is one of the 100 most influential people in the world were in big trouble!

catlover79 · 04-30-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

If Zach Efron is one of the 100 most influential people in the world were in big trouble!

Sad, isn't it?? Remember when most influential were Nelson Mandela, Ghandi, etc.??

Brian Damage · 04-30-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sad, isn't it?? Remember when most influential were Nelson Mandela, Ghandi, etc.??

I agree, the Obamas made the list (Fine), Bono from U2 (Ok Considering all of his Humanitarian efforts) Oprah (well I am not a fan, but millions of people flock to her) and then there is Zac Efron...(High School Musical 1,2&3)

Marvo301 · 04-30-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sad, isn't it?? Remember when most influential were Nelson Mandela, Ghandi, etc.??

Sadly I think we're not only in a financial recession, we're also in a recession of character!

catlover79 · 04-30-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Sadly I think we're not only in a financial recession, we're also in a recession of character!

Isn't that the truth!!

MickeyMac · 05-01-2009, 01:25 PM

Frankly I think John McCain or Sarah Palin should have been on this list instead of Mr. Obama. Obvious this magazine is liberal bias like most of the American media.

Thats my two cents.

Fleet · 05-01-2009, 03:52 PM

Why isn't Homer Simpson on the list?

catlover79 · 05-01-2009, 04:24 PM

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Why isn't Homer Simpson on the list?

You bring up a great point!!

TJL · 05-01-2009, 04:26 PM

Looks like someone at TIME is trying to score some points with his 12 year old daughter.

browneyes106 · 05-01-2009, 04:43 PM

Zac Efron shouldn't have been on that list at all. I could see if it was Entertainment Weekly or People's lists of influential lists of entertainers.

Schmoopie · 06-22-2009, 02:37 AM

Zac Efron influential? Well, I guess he does influence teenage and pre-teen girls to swoon over him!

04-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Time magazine has officially "Jumped the Shark!" Zac Efron Voted Influential?! LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Time magazine has released its list of “The Most Influential People In The World,” and among the 100 making the cut are more obvious choices like President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the surprising like indie hip-hop star, M.I.A. Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jay Leno and Zac Efron also made the list, which was unveiled earlier this week. As for why Clooney was worthy of such a place, Bono piped up. “What he brings to the discussion on Darfur is not just star power,” the U2 rocker told the mag. “It’s the power of conviction, and a growing impatience, and an undiminished sense that what’s still – still! – happening in Darfur is an affront to what we say we believe. Our response, as yet, is unworthy of us.” Claire Danes offered a suggestion on why teen-heartthrob-turned-adult box office draw, Efron, her “Me and Orson Welles” movie co-star, made the cut. “I suppose we all know that Zac, 21, is a song-and-dance man. What is less known — and what I had the privilege of learning firsthand — is that he is a performer of great subtlety and vulnerability… It seems Zac is not only an entertainer but also an artist,” she told Time. “He is going to make us swoon for many years to come.” Other stars to get the honor included all five women of “The View”; Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Joy Behar. Oscar-winner Kate Winslet also made the cut as did “30 Rock’s” Tina Fey. Tom Hanks is also on the list as is Penelope Cruz and soul singer John Legend. Joining the Obamas in the political department are Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who author J.K. Rowling gave the thumbs up to. “I know him as affable, funny and gregarious, a great listener, a kind and loyal friend,” she told the magazine. “These are strange and turbulent times, but issues of fairness, equality and protection of the poor have never been more important. I still want Gordon Brown in charge.” Other entries on the list include Stella McCartney, Bernie Madoff and Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, who founded Twitter. http://www.accesshollywood.com/the-o..._article_17361
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm too old to be in his fanbase. If one of the teen magazines voted him most influential, I can understand, but TIME????

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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Zac Efron shouldn't have been on that list at all. I could see if it was Entertainment Weekly or People's lists of influential lists of entertainers.

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