The Advocate is an American LGBT-interest magazine, printed bi-monthly and available by subscription. The magazine also has a website Advocate.com.
The magazine today announced The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.
Vladimir Putin (also unlovingly known as "Little Father" on this blog), president of Russia, was - quite correctly in my mind - announced as The Phobie of the Year for 2013.
Robert Mugabe (former freedom fighter turned heinous dictator), president of Zimbabwe, was named second runner up for the title.
You can read the motivations for the choices and the full list of contenders here: Phobie awards; The 13 Worst People of the Year.
