Over the last couple of years, classic entertainment, such as the traditional game of bingo, has undergone something of a resurgence. Forms of rainy-day fun that had long fallen by the wayside have been rediscovered by a new and eager generation, and their popularity has surged.
In some regards, this should come as little surprise – in the same way that fashions come and go, it makes sense that forms of entertainment that have once enthralled will have the potential to do so again.
Still, many welcome this trend, getting to experience for a second time the special pastimes that once gave them such joy. Here are just a few examples of entertainment gold that has come around again.
Classic Hollywood: Brando and the golden age
Over the years, Hollywood has churned out some truly timeless films. From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to The Wizard of Oz and A Streetcar Named Desire, many hold an appeal that never grows old. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see certain titles finding their way into the spotlight again, thanks to drive-in events, showings on mainstream TV, and re-screenings in cinemas. The result is that an entirely new generation get to appreciate this movie magic for themselves, not only broadening their cinematic horizons but gaining a glimpse into classic Hollywood and the genius behind it.
The rebirth of bingo
Classic Hollywood isn’t the only form of vintage entertainment that has attracted a new audience. So too has bingo, which has gained an increasingly populist appeal among the younger generation. Rather than being the sole preserve of housewives and older persons, the game now draws a notable hipster crowd, with lots of new and novel takes on the original. These include everything from drag queen bingo to a digital version, with the latter being especially popular. Offering the internet-savvy innovative ways to experience the game, from themed variations through to special newbie rooms for novices, there are dozens of exciting options for enjoying the latest bingo games online.
A boom in board game sales
Bingo is not the only beloved game that’s getting a new lease of life. While board games have never exactly fallen out of favor, there was a time when their appeal seemed diminished by the much more immersive world of video and computer gaming. However, popular titles are once again proving that they have the amazing ability to stand the test of time, with sales of old favorites like Monopoly and Cluedo having skyrocketed. This suggests our love affair with them is far from over, and that we’ll always return to the amazing fun of our earliest childhoods.
When it comes to the entertainment we love most, the truly great have a timeless quality that will ever be appreciated by new audiences. Classic Hollywood, bingo, and board games each offer examples of this phenomenon, and to our mind, this can only be for the good, ensuring that all the generations that come after will get to enjoy them as we have. There’s something really rather magical in that.