Quail’s eggs, Diet Coke and being thin – the 'common list' for 2026 has landed
Nicky Haslam has released his annual tea towel ranking ordinariness. I almost admire his chutzpah
TL;DR
- Nicky Haslam's 2026 list of 'common' things includes Diet Coke, being thin, beards, quails' eggs, and words like 'nuanced' and 'no-brainer'.
- This list is produced on a tea towel that costs approximately £50.
- Haslam claims the list is 'common' in the sense of being 'universal,' not related to class.
- The author views the concept as ironic, particularly when turned into a high-priced commodity.
- The author compares Haslam's approach to that of people selling items after being released from prison.