The image of the century is apparently

The image of the century is apparently a picture of thousands of fans worshipping Harry Styles, in a packed stadium, while staring lovingly into their phones. It’s mind-boggling, and shows how crowds invent power, even though we think it’s the other way round: that power invents crowds.

I must say I never thought that Harry Styles was anything more than a little guy, who sang the songs that rich record producers thought middle class teenagers wanted to hear. In the picture of the century, all you can see of Harry is his back, bare arms, and the arm of his electric guitar. It’s like Harry Styles is the new Jimi Hendrix.

In fact, in terms of marketability, Harry has far outdone Jimi. This is not surprising, because most teenagers’ moms would just love to have clean Harry for a son-in-law, and not heroin-addicted Jimi, that’s for sure. I guess it’s the sign of the times.

In the picture of the century Harry isn’t doing much. He was probably just standing there amazed at his own brand power, while thinking about what to do with the night ahead, once the concert was done and dusted.

God only knows which one of his numbing hits he was finishing or starting, at that moment.

But that’s just the point. History is made when one least expects it, and by the guy you sort of avoided at high school.

So don’t get too laid back, and remember to never sleep again as long as you live. Stay alert and keep your eyes peeled for super boring things happening to super boring people, just in case you miss a turning point in world history. #fringetheartist