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To think the average Londoner is better looking?

287 replies

raelech · 16/03/2025 09:11

I’m from a town near Manchester. Often go to towns nearby and into Manchester. There are all sorts of people of course.

I am currently in London and I can’t get out of my head that the average person here is much more attractive than the average person outside of London. I can’t place why. Is it that people here have more dosh for skincare?😂

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PlatinumBrunette · 16/03/2025 09:21

I’ve noticed it too. Yes I was watching you all! You look amazing.
it’s all the walking. So much walking! When I lived there I walked miles each day - no exaggeration and had muscles and a figure. Now, well, not so much.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 16/03/2025 09:21

I dunno, I reckon my burly Yorkshire farmers could give those Londoners a run for their money!

After a good bath and getting out of the milking overalls, obviously.

socks1107 · 16/03/2025 09:20

thank you! 😊 (tbh I work in London and people generally look better than my closest town but think we maybe make more effort for work and jobs and money are better?)

JoanOgden · 16/03/2025 09:19

I live in London and IME Londoners are slimmer on average than the UK population generally - probably because they drive less and use public transport more so have to walk a lot. They're also richer on average so have more money for healthy food and nice clothes.

HelenWheels · 16/03/2025 09:18

i noticed this when i moved out of london

Whoarethoseguys · 16/03/2025 09:18

Of course that's not the case!

CleanShirt · 16/03/2025 09:17

SmugglersHaunt · 16/03/2025 09:16

I live in London, so thanks! (I’m sure it was probably me you saw)

And I was walking just behind you.

SmugglersHaunt · 16/03/2025 09:16

I live in London, so thanks! (I’m sure it was probably me you saw)

Hazel665 · 16/03/2025 09:15

LadyKenya · 16/03/2025 09:13

I can't say that I have noticed this, I must say.

Me neither. I went to New York last year and was struck by how slim and stylish the New York women were in comparison to us in London.

DragonBalls · 16/03/2025 09:13

Grabs Popcorn

(And my retinol serum)

LadyKenya · 16/03/2025 09:13

I can't say that I have noticed this, I must say.

PurpleFlower1983 · 16/03/2025 09:13

I think it’s to do with money and depends what part of London you are in.