Bingo Players Speak Out About Calling Ban

After a recent move to ban traditional rhyming calls at bingo halls in a Suffolk town, players have spoken out about their views on this matter. The reason for the proposed ban is that town counselors had expressed concerns that traditional calls such as Two Fat Ladies and Legs Eleven may be found offensive to some players, creating a concern for the political correctness of these much-loved terms.

A recent survey taken by over 4000 players showed that just 1% agreed with John Sayers, the former Mayor of Sudbury in Suffolk who has proposed the ban. A resounding 99% were against the ban however, with most players feeling that the traditional calls added more fun to the proceedings.

Mr Sayers told the BBC his reasons for proposing the ban, saying "The concern was that if there might be two large ladies in the audience when I said 'two fat ladies 88' or someone might think I was looking at their legs when I said 'legs 11'. I was advised that someone might take offence and we could end up being taken to court." Whether or not the ban will be maintained is anyone’s guess, however many online bingo players are outraged by the ban and the consequences may not be worth the ban overall.