Bingo has been a beloved game for generations, and it has also made its way into popular culture. From movies to TV shows and books, bingo has been featured in various forms of entertainment. Let’s take a closer look at some examples:
Movies
In the movie “Bad Grandpa,” Johnny Knoxville’s character, Irving Zisman, takes his grandson to a beauty pageant where the contestants perform a bingo dance. The movie “King of the Bingo Game” is another classic that features a man who hopes to win big at a bingo game to change his life.
TV Shows
Bingo has appeared in several TV shows, including “The Simpsons,” where Marge and her friends play bingo and become addicted to it. In “The Golden Girls,” the ladies have a weekly bingo night where they compete for a trophy. Another popular TV show that featured bingo was “Roseanne,” where the Conner family played bingo at the local community center.
Books
There are also books that feature bingo prominently. In the novel “Bingo Barge Murder” by Jessie Chandler, a group of friends who play bingo on a barge end up in the middle of a murder investigation. “Bingo Night at the Fire Hall” by Barbara Collins is another mystery novel that revolves around a bingo game.
Bingo’s presence in popular culture shows just how much of an impact it has had on society. It is a game that has brought people together for decades and continues to do so today. Whether it’s in movies, TV shows, or books, bingo will always have a place in our hearts and in our entertainment.
