I, A Commoner, Ranked Nicky Haslam's 2024 'Common Things' By How Much I Enjoy Them

Interior designer and socialite Nicky Haslam creates an annual list of “common” things, printed on a tea towel by Selfridges, including society snubs like WhatsApp and rescue dogs. A writer with a prestigious background critiques Haslam’s list, agreeing with entries like WhatsApp and unpeeled tomatoes, while disagreeing with luxury cinemas and leather jackets on children. Other entries on the list range from food festivals to historical reenactments, showcasing a mix of high and low culture preferences.

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