22 Images That Will Destroy Your Faith In London
Sorry Boris, your bikes have been sh*t on.
flickrLondon is unquestionably a beautiful city, with many incredible examples of fine architecture, picturesque parks and exquisite sculptures. However, hiding beneath this grandiose veneer is a city which many of its inhabitants have come to loathe. Despite the united front presented to the world during the 2012 Olympics, there is a sense of disunity and disharmony in the city. London seems to lack the sense of community which allows other major UK cities to thrive. After a few years of living here you grow to love the stink. The appalling sights which once shocked you now just make you burst into fits of laughter. The acts of depravity just become interesting spectacles. Its difficult to remain serious when so many things in the crazy, over-crowded city make such little sense. From the rush hour where eye-contact is deemed a sin to the garbage littering the streets, many things happen in the nation's capital each and every day that would make the rest of the country scratch their heads. Sometimes these things are caught on camera by the sane Londoners and we are able to show the rest of the country what they're missing... 22. Doritos Tangy Cheese à la Tube
TumblrThe look on the face of the poor man forced to sit next to this shameless snacker may be a thing of comic beauty, but its hard not to feel a little disgusted as he shovels the corn-based chips into his mouth in public. 21. Alcohol Consumption
InstagramThe city's commitment to recycling is excellent but the amount of alcohol we consume certainly isn't. 20. Expert Sign Writers
TumblrPersian food is undeniably delicious but the awful line-break in this restaurant's sign is extremely off putting. 19. World-Class Education
TwitterA degree from the Scool Of English will get you places. 18. Second-Best Football
TumblrWe might as well accept that both Manchester clubs whoop us at footie. 17. The Public Onesie
TumblrWhoever said wearing their pyjamas out in public needs to be forced to ride the #1 entry of this article.