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Who, what, and how we celebrate in the pandemic world

This article first appeared on The Sociology of Business

More than 20,000 people signed a petition to name Dr. Anthony Fauci the “Sexiest Man Alive.” The honor is bestowed annually by People magazine, and past honorees include Hollywood stars, musicians, and celebrities like John Legend, George Clooney, Brad…