Beneath that gorgeous, aspirational skyline… London, you cray.
1. Ever noticed that most Londoners treat their dogs like children? It’s probably because they’re slightly cheaper to keep…
2. Although it can’t be a whole lot cheaper if their wardrobes are constantly expanding…
Never thought I’d say that I’ve just seen a pug wearing socks on its front feet #onlyinlondon
— Jenna Marie Lawrie (@jennalxo) 9 September 2016
3. Dogs even get amenities that human Londoners don’t have the pleasure of enjoying… (no 30p charge here, we see.)
4. Oh, and it’s not just dogs, apparently. We’re all for our quirky pets.
I just saw a man walking a pig in east London… I now want a pet pig. #NotTellingPorkies #OnlyInLondon
— Alice-May Bermingham (@AliceMayBham) 14 August 2016
5. And pub taps, apparently.
Rolling pin pump handles.#onlyinlondon pic.twitter.com/GM450DTfFG
— Festa Monkey (@themonkeyclub) 2 October 2016
6. As well as pubs with ‘marketing strategies’ with the intention to define themselves as ‘relatable’.
This made me laugh ? #onlyinLondon pic.twitter.com/bdhJgEIbID
— Eitha (@MyLifeToReclaim) 25 September 2016
7. Even London West London dry cleaners have sophisticated marketing strategies.
dry cleaners sign – only in notting hill. pic.twitter.com/TPZGUslP
— annie thwaite (@AnnieThwaite) 7 February 2013
8. People of London sure know how to ‘stick it’ to the man…
9. We’re all walking (or riding) contradictions, much like these tweed-clad bikers.
Gentlemen Bikers #onlyinlondon #1000 #gentlemenbikers #bikes #gentlemen #vintage #london #bigben
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10. This Londoner took the phrase ‘become a part of the city’ too literally.
So I’ve just seen a woman dressed up as the #shard… Best shit I’ve seen in ages! Woman, with grey face, you are my hero! ?#onlyinlondon
— Euglena Zielona (@EuglenaZielona) 22 September 2016
11. You’ll often spot London’s mega-rich doing something eccentric.
A man just walked by me in Westminster casually walking a pony on leash… #onlyinlondon #civilservantsbecray
— Anil Keshwani (@anilkeshwani) 29 September 2016
12. Or just plain unnecessary.
Spotted; black velvet Ferrari!! ????♠️ Had to stop myself from giving it a stroke lol ✋? #OnlyInLondon pic.twitter.com/09Jmk5gKVd
— ☆Catharina☆ (@CatsCompilation) 20 September 2016
13. And even the expensively educated make poor life decisions.
Just heard someone call their child Poldark #onlyinlondon #nw6 #westhampstead #oddnamesforkids
— Laura Hartwell (@Laura_Hartwell) 16 September 2016
14. But once in a while, you’ll witness a moment that’s truly lovely.
Homeless man and policeman sat in a shop front in central London doing a crossword together #onlyinlondon #equality #challengingperceptions
— MattL2016 (@MLKCL2010) 19 September 2016
15. But nothing will phase you. Not even this.
As you do #onlyinlondon pic.twitter.com/Cgohl5ScHb
— Kiri Bloore (@KiriBloore) 1 September 2016
16. Or this.
17. Only in London would you get hipster Nutella jars.
18. And spend your day queuing for a £4 baked goods…
Because let’s face it, we’re all a bit crazy. But crazy tastes so goddamn good.