“Quail’s eggs, Diet Coke and being thin – the 'common list' for 2026 has landed | Zoe Williams”

Key points

• Nicky Haslam produced a list of items he deems common for 2026.
• Items include Diet Coke, being thin, beards, and quails’ eggs.
• The list is printed on a tea towel selling for about £50.
• Zoe Williams critiques the irony and class commentary of the list.
• The concept originated in Haslam’s 00s column ‘How Common’ and has persisted.