That's right, The Times named Nigel Farage its 'Briton of the Year'.
Needless to say the decision caused quite a bit of a hoo-ha.
In all fairness, the impact of Farage on UK politics cannot be ignored, despite the best unintentional efforts of some members to draw ridicule.
And The Times did name him winner "for good and ill", but still, people aren't happy.
So in the name of fairness here are eight people who are a bit more deserving of the title than Mr Farage.
8 Genuine Contenders For Briton Of The Year
William Pooley(01 of08)
Pooley, as a survivor of Ebola, knew that meant he was well placed to return to Sierra Leone, because it is believed he will be immune to the disease. Believed. But not certain. Pooley went back anyway. He checks his privilege every single day, and he knows he probably owes his survival to his nationality. And he uses that advantage to keep pushing the issue on the agenda, delivering Channel 4's alternative Christmas message. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon(02 of08)
She's the first woman leader of Scotland, has the charm to disarm pretty much any opponent, and wasn't afraid to give bruiser Alex Salmond what for during the election campaign. She's setting out to prove the SNP in power isn't just about independence, though that's a priority. She states pay equality as a key ambition, and has said she will make scrapping Trident a key issue in any potential coalition negotiations in Westminster in 2015. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
Russell Brand(03 of08)
Yeah, he's not everyone's cup of tea but if you want to talk about someone shaking up politics then Russell Brand is definitely a contender. Sure, he might not have much of a coherent plan but Brand has sparked more conversations about the state of the political system in the UK than practically anyone else. And he's a snappy dresser. (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
Frank Field(04 of08)
For the past two years, Labour MPs have either simply wrung their hands about food banks, or used their existence as political capital to attack the Tories. And the Conservatives, meanwhile, have pretty much said they exist because people like free food. Frank Field actually decided to do something about food poverty, with an exceptionally thorough, non-partisan, and sober investigation into food poverty in Britain, and appealing for cross-party co-operation to solve the problem. A sight too rare in Westminister where re-election seems to be the only thing on peoples' minds as the year ends. (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
Gordon Brown (05 of08)
This year Gordon Brown was essentially the exact opposite of Farage, striving to keep the UK together rather than trying to drive wedges between its residents. Brown astounded pretty much everyone by almost single-handedly saving the Scottish referendum 'No' campaign. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Alex Salmond(06 of08)
He may not have got the 'Yes' vote he wanted but few have had as much impact this year on politics as Alex Salmond, as well as scaring the crap out of an overly confident government.. And we're always looking for excuses to bring out this pic... (credit:Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
Alan Henning(07 of08)
Though all of the five people brutally murdered in propaganda videos by Islamic State this year were heroic, Henning stood apart because of his sheer selflessness. Going to Syria was not part of his job. He was volunteer, who went with Muslim colleagues on a convoy over Christmas. He was kidnapped within 30 minutes of arriving. His bravery was beyond comprehension. (credit:REX)
Stephen Sutton(08 of08)
Despite having terminal cancer, 19-year-old Stephen Sutton managed to raise a phenomenal £5 million for charity, seemingly always with a smile on his face and capturing the nation's hearts in the process. Sadly he passed away in May. Stephen's mother collected an MBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in his honour. (credit:Stephen Sutton/PA Wire)