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To think London has become a parody of itself?

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NattyBrickMember · 24/02/2025 08:32

Everything is overpriced, gentrification is out of control, and the chaos somehow feels unbearable and iconic at the same time. AIBU to think London has become a caricature of what it used to be - like a city pretending to be itself for tourists and TikTok?

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Bluebellwood129 · 24/02/2025 08:37

What chaos are you referring to?

MojoMoon · 24/02/2025 08:36

The population of London is just short of 9 million people. And most of us aren't on TikTok. We are busy living our regular, average person lives.

How would an entire city pretend to be itself on social media anyway?

heldinadream · 24/02/2025 08:36

I love London. I'm 70, don't live there but visit five or six times a year. All areas, posh and not posh - I house sit. I unfailingly have a brilliant time. No idea what you mean really.

Newyearsametroubles · 24/02/2025 08:34

Every generation thinks this as it ages!

FrenchandSaunders · 24/02/2025 08:34

I still think it’s one of the best cities in the world 🥰

Donttellempike · 24/02/2025 08:33

No