Bingo lingo changing as 'woke millennials' ditch 'two fat ladies' for 'Wills and Kate' (2024)

Bingo is joining the 21st century as "woke millennials" ditch traditional calls such as "two fat ladies - 88" for fear of upsetting anyone.

They are said to be tired of the old calls and prefer the more modern "Wills and Kate - 88".

Dozens of changes could see Tinder, avocado and Brexit become part of the game's famous calling.

"Time for tea - 83" will now be "gluten-free - 83".

The move is being driven by online gaming site Foxy Bingo, which asked its customers to vote for their top 20 favourite new calls based on suggestions in chatrooms.

Foxy Bingo director Jonathan Bowden said: "We're seeing a record number of younger players visiting the site to play bingo and the new wave of bingo calls is switching things up."

"I'm sure it won't be long before Megxit is being used," he told the Daily Star.

The company is considering changing its game later this year to incorporate the new names.

So, will the UK's bingo halls soon be hearing "avocado on a plate - 38", "74, recycle more" and "48, not another Brexit debate?"

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Not according to Blake Robson, a 12-time winner of Bingo Caller of the Year, who thinks they'll confuse punters.

"It would be a real shame to see traditional calls disappear," he told The Sun. "Rather than new calls, we should teach the younger generation about the old calls. Bingo is part of Britain's tradition."

Nearly four million people play bingo in Britain, in its 615 licensed bingo halls and, increasingly, online.

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Bingo lingo changing as 'woke millennials' ditch 'two fat ladies' for 'Wills and Kate' (2024)
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