Every year, People magazine declares one lucky celebrity to be The Sexiest Man Alive. Much like the designated survivor in the presidential line of succession, it is this man’s duty to repopulate the earth in the event of a catastrophe, as well as having a say in all government decisions related to sexiness. This year that grave responsibility falls to Blake Shelton, a shlubby country singer.
To say that people disagreed with this highest of honors being given to Mr. Gwen Stefani would be a massive understatement. Here are some of the more colorful reactions from Twitter.
So apparently @blakeshelton is the world’s sexiest man? Well, I suppose. Never did pay much attention, but then again this picture was taken before he learned how to be sexy from me. Congrats, BS you heartthrob. pic.twitter.com/3aqjGVYZJ1
— Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) November 16, 2017
listen, you may not be swooning over middle-aged Blake Shelton, but back in the….nevermind pic.twitter.com/sS1lWDyJmJ
— Al Shipley (@alshipley) November 15, 2017
This Blake Shelton thing reminds me of when they asked John Lennon if Ringo Starr was the best drummer in the world and he said Ringo wasn't even the best drummer in The Beatles
— Jairus (Live at the S.S.L.) (@JairusKhan) November 16, 2017
I don’t even know what these next tweets mean but I 100% agree.
Blake Shelton looks like an oven
— Kai (@GrandmaKai) November 16, 2017
Blake Shelton looks like he thinks women can hold in their periods
— emily (@MarcusEmilius) November 16, 2017
Even Stephen Colbert had to get in on it, showing how Twitter’s new 280 character limit doesn’t actually help make joke funnier.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” There comes a time when one can no longer stand by quietly as our society chooses a dangerously unqualified man. So today, I break my silence to ask… Blake Shelton? Really?
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 16, 2017
One response article suggested K-Pop singer Jungkook is sexier than Blake Shelton, and I agree. He is 100% my type, by which I mean he looks like an Asian woman.
[Article] 171116 Jimin and Jungkook are mentioned by Flare Magazine in their article "15 Under-Appreciated Hunks We’d Choose over Blake Shelton".
(Imeanseriouslywherearejinsugajhoperapmonvhavetheywatchedrunep26suitsandall)#BTS #방탄소년단 #Jimin #Jungkookhttps://t.co/MxPZUVozHR pic.twitter.com/6uUifUrWit— Jungkook Updates (@jeonggukupdates) November 16, 2017
Okay, so, Shelton has some supporters, too. Maybe it’s unfair to have a go at Shelton like this, but look at it like this; Amy Schumer is somewhat attractive in an unconventional way, but no way in hell is she going to be the Sexiest Woman Alive while Kristen Stewart and Anna Kendrick still exist.
Yasss, a real man has been picked for the "Sexist Man Alive" 2017. Thanks People for the issue! @blakeshelton keepin' it real hottie! 😍You're amazing and thank you for your music! pic.twitter.com/I1edRD8JNb
— Holly Morgan (@Mix949Holly) November 16, 2017
I don't know why everyone is so upset about @blakeshelton being the sexiest man alive, he's 41, hunk, with a ridiculous beautiful smile, sometimes I want to be him, but most of the time I just want to be @gwenstefani, and have a partner like him.
— Denis Lobato (@denislobato_) November 16, 2017
And apparently Ron Funches’s mom thinks Shelton is sexy, too, and Ron’s word is good enough for me. I love Ron, he’s the best.