Real Housewives of Clapton: how a satirical east London Instagram account became a meta phenomenon

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Real Housewives of Clapton: how a satirical east London Instagram account became a meta phenomenon

By Holly Bullock

2 years ago

7 min read

Skewering a certain genre of east London hipster, Instagram account Real Housewives of Clapton has won thousands of fans thanks to its lighthearted mockery of expensive snacks and nervous dogs. But what’s behind the account’s viral success?


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