Brits have endured an average 301 days without any fun since the first lockdown began last year, a new poll reveals. For the average Brit, it’s been 11 months since they last went to a party or sporting event, 10 months since their last trip to the pub and nine months since their last date night.
The survey, by drinks brand Southern Comfort, has put lockdown into numbers and reveals in the last year, we’ve each forgone 17 meals out, 15 pub nights, 12 trips to the cinema or theatre and 11 social events with people from work.
On the nation’s fun-ometer, which according to the recent poll would normally be at a solid 10, is stuck at a measly 3.5 – with Brits desperate to get out there and enjoy life again.
As the nation eagerly awaits restrictions to be relaxed, 2 in 3 admit finding it hard to think of new things to do at the weekend. Almost half of those polled are craving higher-tempo group experiences as a direct anecdote to lockdown fatigue.
More than half surveyed admit to craving escaping their current day-to-day routine and it’s music festivals and concerts that we’re missing the most. 3 in 5 also admit to missing the feeling of being ‘totally free to express ourselves’ as we continue to be bogged down with remote working and home-schooling.
The research comes in time for ‘ Southern Comfort Presents Mardi Gras ’, a month-long celebration that takes place throughout February inspired by the brand’s unique hometown, New Orleans. Typically, the annual celebration sees thousands of people coming together to dance, sing and parade down the streets of New Orleans during its month-long celebration.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cheryl Hole said: “Divas! Much like the rest of the UK, I’m craving a FUN night out with my fellow dolls – I can’t wait to be on the dancefloor again! I’ll be tuning in to the free Southern Comfort Presents Mardi Gras x Bongo’s Bingo live event on the 20th, thank god there’s finally something fun to put in the diary. Let’s all get together for a night of fun, games and of course…dancing! Happy Mardi Gras everyone”
‘Southern Comfort Presents Mardi Gras x Bongo’s Bingo’ is a Mardi Gras inspired schedule of live performances, celebrity appearances and an interactive twerkshop.
Scheduled to be livestreamed on Saturday, February 20, register to join the party at SouthernComfortUK.com/MardiGras
