At least one part of the great city of London -one big part, of course- suffers from megalomania. The picture is a self-confidence portraint of itself, rooted in a sort of belief (with keenness and devotion) in being specially designated from the Gods . Why or what for one does not know. "A world-class University for a world-class city", quotes the UCL, for example.
And so, the best museums, the best performances, the best restaurantes must be in London, the latest fashion, the brightest avant-garde, the greenest garden, the most infamous market, the best history. London is also a big magazine advertising the best food to eat and the finest drinks to drink and the hottest and coolest places for vacation and resort. London knows how to sport, how to socialize, how to be up-high and alternative at the same time but with timing. London is a nest of tolerance and multiculturality but the best spot for revolution and progress. London, the crossroad of the world, the eye of the hurricane. London is everything, and everything big. This week, London has been anounced the top Europen capital in divorces. Further, predictions expect to see the UK the most populated European country by 20.., ahead of Germany (I guess Turkey does not count) and one might expect to see such an honor bestowed on the city of London. For sure, London is a hot spot for violence in Europe, though I am not sure who might feel proud of it.
London suffers from megalomania, delusions de grandeur. It is an overrated town to me, a big disenchantment. It comes to my mind the comment that Rose Bukater throws at Bruce Ismay at tea time on the Titanic. Ismay was boastering about the size and robustness of the ship and Rose came: "Have you heard of the new theories of Mr. Freud? Apparently some men are obsessed with size, which is rotted to a sexual problem of impotence". Of course, Ismay says: "Freud, who's Freud? A passenger?".
So, that's my view after 1 year... .
(PLEASE, LEAVE YOUR COMMENT).
No comments:
Post a Comment