Brits vote the 1990s best decade as 36% miss life before social medi

Brits vote the 1990s best decade as 36% miss life before social medi Some 36% of adults quizzed admitted they miss the era which gave us telly show Friends, the Spice Girls, Blockbuster video and proper nights out Nostalgic Brits have crowned the nineties as the greatest decade of them all. Some 36% of adults surveyed admitted they pine for the era that brought us hit TV show Friends, the Spice Girls, Blockbuster video and proper nights out on the town. It pipped the 1980s into second place, which secured 27% of the vote. The top reasons why Brits rate the 90s as their favourite included Game Boy devices and Saturday morning telly. Those polled also felt that a night out was far more affordable back then, with a greater sense of community spirit to boot. The research further reveals that retro nights out are enjoying a surge in popularity, with 70% of people craving hobbies that offer a proper break from their phones. Nicole Garrett, chief executive of The Bingo Association, which commissioned the survey, said: "As people look to switch off and reconnect, we're seeing a revival in traditional social activities like bingo that bring people together in a fun, relaxed setting, with younger generations in particular flocking to bingo clubs in search of shared, real-world experiences." "National Bingo Week is the perfect opportunity to get involved, offering a chance to step away from scrolling and enjoy a great night out. Whether you're a regular or trying it for the first time, it's all about big laughs, real connections and the thrill of playing together - with the added excitement of a guaranteed £250,000 prize up for grabs on Sunday 28th June." A survey of 2,000 Brits also revealed that our fondness for the 90s was fuelled by a more straightforward way of life, superior music and entertainment, and far less time glued to technology and screens, reports the Daily Star. Meanwhile, 54% said they had recently visited the cinema, while 30% had headed to an amusement arcade. Data from bingo clubs also showed that nearly half of all new members are under 35, with 70% believing the numbers game is no longer the sole preserve of older generations.