{"id":726,"date":"2024-09-17T07:39:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T07:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2025-01-20T08:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T08:20:05","slug":"bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/","title":{"rendered":"Bingo Funny Calls: All About Bingo Nicknames and Sayings For Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#Types_of_Bingo\" title=\"Types of Bingo\">Types of Bingo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#Traditional_Bingo_Calls\" title=\"Traditional Bingo Calls\">Traditional Bingo Calls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#Bingo_Calls_Based_on_Rhymes\" title=\"Bingo Calls&nbsp;Based on Rhymes\">Bingo Calls&nbsp;Based on Rhymes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#Bingo_Funny_Calls_Based_on_Number_Shapes\" title=\"Bingo Funny Calls Based on Number Shapes\">Bingo Funny Calls Based on Number Shapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#Bingo_Calls_with_References_to_History\" title=\"Bingo Calls with References to History\">Bingo Calls with References to History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#What_to_say_when_calling_bingo_numbers_funny\" title=\"What to say when calling bingo numbers funny?\">What to say when calling bingo numbers funny?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#What_is_the_famous_bingo_calling\" title=\"What is the famous bingo calling?\">What is the famous bingo calling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#What_is_a_77_bingo_call\" title=\"What is a 77 bingo call?\">What is a 77 bingo call?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/bingo-calls-funny-bingo-nicknames\/#How_do_you_make_bingo_funny_calls\" title=\"How do you make bingo funny calls?\">How do you make bingo funny calls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you have played or watched a bingo game in a traditional bingo hall or just indulged in a little online bingo, there\u2019s a good chance you noticed some unusual bingo names or bingo calls you didn\u2019t understand. Calling out bingo numbers isn\u2019t as straightforward as one, two, three, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The host often uses bingo calls as a technique to clarify all ninety bingo numbers present on the board. From a distance, 52 and 42, for instance, can sound similar, so these nicknames help differentiate them when called out. Bingo nicknames spread worldwide, adapting numerous regional and local flavors, while some bingo callers even incorporated references to pop culture. Keep reading to know more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Bingo\"><\/span>Types of Bingo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting to the various bingo calls, we believe it makes sense to quickly brush up your bingo basics just in case you\u2019re new to the game or haven\u2019t played in a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are different types of bingo that you can play, each game involves crossing off numbers on your bingo ticket as and when the host calls them out. One wins the game by crossing off every number on their ticker before others do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of bingo game\u2014be it a 75-ball or a 90-ball\u2014decides the total number of numbers a ticket can have. The number of numbers on each ticket will be the same as the bingo caller can call out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be confused by the \u2018balls\u2019 in the respective game\u2019s title either; it\u2019s primarily because the called-out numbers used to be printed on balls at one point. However, as bingo sites and apps came into existence, the cards and numbers were digitally generated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/bingo-game\"><strong>online bingo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Bingo_Calls\"><\/span>Traditional Bingo Calls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bingo calls are a mix of rhyming slang, cheeky phrases, and puns that connect to specific numbers. They add to the overall fun of playing bingo. Here&#8217;s a typical bingo calls list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 \u2013 Kelly\u2019s eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 \u2013 One little duck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 \u2013 Cup of tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 \u2013 Knock at the door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 \u2013 Man alive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 \u2013 Tom Mix\/Half a dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 \u2013 Lucky seven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 \u2013 Garden gate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 \u2013 Doctor\u2019s orders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 \u2013 [Prime Minister\u2019s name]\u2019s den<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 \u2013 Legs eleven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 \u2013 One dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13 \u2013 Unlucky for some<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 \u2013 Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 \u2013 Young and keen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16 \u2013 Sweet 16 &amp; never been kissed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17 \u2013 Dancing Queen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18 \u2013 Coming of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19 \u2013 Goodbye teens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 \u2013 One score<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21 \u2013 Royal salute\/Key of the door<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22 \u2013 Two little ducks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23 \u2013 Thee and me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24 \u2013 Two dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 \u2013 Duck and dive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26 \u2013 Pick and mix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27 \u2013 Gateway to heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28 \u2013 In a state\/Overweight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29 \u2013 Rise and shine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30 \u2013 Dirty Gertie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31 \u2013 Get up and run<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32 \u2013 Buckle my shoe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33 \u2013 Dirty knee\/All the threes\/Fish, chips &amp; peas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>34 \u2013 Ask for more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35 \u2013 Jump and jive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>36 \u2013 Three dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37 \u2013 More than eleven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38 \u2013 Christmas cake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39 \u2013 39 steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40 \u2013 Life begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>41 \u2013 Time for fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>42 \u2013 Winnie the Pooh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>43 \u2013 Down on your knees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>44 \u2013 Droopy drawers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45 \u2013 Halfway there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>46 \u2013 Up to tricks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>47 \u2013 Four and seven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48 \u2013 Four dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49 \u2013 PC5 \u2013 Man alive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 \u2013 Half a century<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51 \u2013 Tweak of the thumb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>52 \u2013 Danny La Rue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>53 \u2013 Here comes Herbie\/Stuck in a tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54 \u2013 Clean the floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>55 \u2013 Snakes alive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>56 \u2013 Shotts Bus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>57 \u2013 Heinz varieties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>58 \u2013 Make them wait<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>59 \u2013 Brighton Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60 \u2013 Five dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61 \u2013 Baker\u2019s bun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>62 \u2013 Turn the screw\/Tickety-boo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63 \u2013 Tickle Me 63<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>64 \u2013 Redraw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>65 \u2013 Old age pension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>66 \u2013 Clickety click<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>67 \u2013 Stairway to heaven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>68 \u2013 Saving Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>69 \u2013 Favorite of mine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>70 \u2013 Three scores and ten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>71 \u2013 Bang on the drum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>72 \u2013 Six dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>73 \u2013 Queen bee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74 \u2013 Hit the floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>75 \u2013 Strive and strive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>76 \u2013 Trombones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>77 \u2013 Sunset strip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>78 \u2013 39 more steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>79 \u2013 One more time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80 \u2013 Eight and blank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>81 \u2013 Stop and run<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>82 \u2013 Straight on through<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>83 \u2013 Time for tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>84 \u2013 Seven dozen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>85 \u2013 Staying alive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>86 \u2013 Between the sticks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>87 \u2013 Torquay in Devon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>88 \u2013 Two fat ladies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>89 \u2013 Nearly there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>90 \u2013 Top of the shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for Something New? Check Out these 15 Highly Recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mplgames.com\/blog\/games-similar-to-bingo\/\">Games Similar to Bingo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingo_Calls_Based_on_Rhymes\"><\/span>Bingo Calls&nbsp;Based on Rhymes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than fifty out of ninety bingo calls get their names from phrases that rhyme with the numbers, also called bingo lingo. If you cannot remember a specific number or a nickname, you can always come up with your own by forming a rhyme. Bingo nicknames also change locally, with one of the main reasons being the tweaking of the rhymes and rendering them region-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rhyming bingo numbers stay in our heads because they have fascinating visual or cultural references that led to coining the bingo lingo. Below are some of the most intriguing bingo nicknames, most of which have localized alternatives based on the caller\u2019s preferences in the bingo hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>8 \u2013 Garden Gate<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cgarden gate\u201d supposedly references a drop-off point or a meeting place for gangsters and smugglers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>15 \u2013 Young and Keen<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the nickname \u201crugby team,\u201d referring to the number of players involved in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>17 \u2013 Dancing Queen<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Abba&#8217;s 1976 hit track, this number owes its name to the song\u2019s opening lines: \u201cYou are the Dancing Queen, young and sweet, only 17.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>26 \u2013 Pick and Mix<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The number 26 is also called \u201cbed-and-breakfast\u201d due to its traditional cost \u2013 two shillings and sixpence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>51 \u2013 Tweak of the Thumb<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the bingo caller and the region of play, this nickname is bound to be replaced with \u201cI love my mum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>52 \u2013 Danny La Rue<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While some audiences would prefer the nickname \u201cweeks in a year,\u201d Danny La Rue is a more contemporary pop culture reference based on the Irish singer famous for his cross-dressing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>62 \u2013 Turn the Screw<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brits often use \u201ctickety boo,\u201d the English slang for \u201cin order or \u201cgood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingo_Funny_Calls_Based_on_Number_Shapes\"><\/span>Bingo Funny Calls Based on Number Shapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure of the rhyme, some numbers make remembering bingo nicknames through their shapes feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the number two appears like a duck, offering the nickname \u201cone little duck\u201d as an alternate call. The number five looks like a snake, so 55 is \u201csnakes alive,\u201d as the figure integrates the shape with the rhyme.<br>&nbsp;<br>Anything featuring the number eight can indicate a fat lady. Finally, the number seven seems like a crutch, so the number 27 gets the nickname \u201cduck with a crutch\u201d to pair the two together.<br>&nbsp;<br>Below are more bingo calls based on looks and appearance to obtain a nickname. These bingo funny calls should be on your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>11 \u2013 Legs 11<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This number is pretty easy to recall as the two 1s appear like a pair of legs. Historically, players would let out a wolf whistle when this number was called, but several bingo halls perceive the practice as sexist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>22 \u2013 Two Little Ducks<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ducks make a return for number 22, and by slang, it is also called \u201cquack quack.\u201d Certain bingo circles dubbed this number \u201cBishop Desmond\u201d as a tribute to South African activist Desmond Tutu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>25 \u2013 Duck and&nbsp;DIVE<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This one isn\u2019t that difficult to remember \u2013 while the duck in number two is adorable, you want to jump out of the snake\u2019s way of the snake in number five. It also rhymes conveniently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>44 \u2013 Droopy Drawers<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside number 11, a droopy drawer visualization eternally draws a few laughs from the bingo players in the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>69 \u2013 Either Way Up<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also referred to as \u201cthe same both ways,\u201d each numeral of 69 can be inverted and appear the same as its opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>72 \u2013 Six Dozen<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The dozen multiples make it rather easy to pick this number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>77 \u2013 Double Hockey Sticks<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If number seven is supposedly lucky, then the number 77 possesses double the luck. Some bingo callers use the term \u201clucky sevens,\u201d \u201cdouble sevens,\u201d or \u201ctwo little crutches.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>80 \u2013 Eight and Blank<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times when callers go for the literal depiction. Eighty is also known as \u201cGandhi\u2019s Breakfast.\u201d Some players like to think that the number looks like Mahatma Gandhi sitting cross-legged with a plate in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>82 \u2013 Straight on Through<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The number eight also references curvy women, which implies that 82 is also nicknamed \u201cfat lady with a duck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>88 \u2013 Two Fat Ladies<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most common image-based number references, where the curves of the eights resemble two big ladies seated next to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingo_Calls_with_References_to_History\"><\/span>Bingo Calls with References to History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many historical references to bingo lingo come from the 1950s and \u201960s. During this phase, bingo began to rise in popularity, and numerous nicknames formed in these years have stuck around for a very long time. However, some players demand modern updates to these bingo sayings for numbers to make them relevant to the present day and appeal to the upcoming generations who enjoy playing online bingo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to add to the appeal, especially when you play bingo online, is to pick conventionally rhyming numbers and allocate recent pop culture references to them. For instance, the number 32 can be called \u201cJimmy Choo\u201d as opposed to \u201cBuckle My Shoe,\u201d 84 can be \u201cDumbledore,\u201d and 42 \u201cWinnie the Pooh\u201d can be reassigned as \u201cPikachu,\u201d the Pok\u00e9mon character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous historical references exist for bingo call nicknames. Look at the bingo calls list below to see which nicknames you already know and which ones need an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>1 \u2013 Kelly\u2019s Eye<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people consider this number a direct reference to Ned Kelly, the great Australian folk hero. Others believe it to be military slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>9 \u2013 Doctor\u2019s Orders<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This call harks back to World War II, when doctors gave the number nine pill to soldiers who weren\u2019t explicitly diagnosed. The strong laxative cleanses the entire system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>10 \u2013 Johnson\u2019s Den<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While this number is indeed a rhyme, the nickname alters every time a new prime minister\u2019s election occurs (in the UK). At present, the number 10 is also known as \u201cJohnson\u2019s den,\u201d after Boris Johnson, but the number has also been called \u201cCameron\u2019s den\u201d for David Cameron and \u201cTony\u2019s den\u201d for Tony Blair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>21 \u2013 Royal Salute<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The number practically refers to the 21-gun salute at royal and military ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>30 \u2013 Dirty Gertie<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A funny song that soldiers from World War II sang \u2013 \u201cDirty Gertie From Bizerte\u201d \u2013 rhymes heavily with the number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>39 \u2013 Steps<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The number borrows big time from the title of a popular Alfred Hitchcock movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>42 \u2013 Winnie The Pooh<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This rhyme comes from A. A. Milne\u2019s story of the honey-crazy bear and his adventures. The Walt Disney franchise bought out the story in 1965.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>49 \u2013 PC<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This bingo call follows the show \u201cThe Adventures of P.C. 49,\u201d which aired between 1946\u201353. The show\u2019s plot centers around an unconventional police constable who solves cases in London. Some bingo halls even use \u201cpolice constable\u201d when making bingo calls. Alternatively, bingo callers can use the phrase \u201cone more time,\u201d which rhymes with 49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>56 \u2013 Was She Worth It?<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1950s, a marriage license cost five shillings and sixpence. Women players conventionally shouted back, \u201cEvery penny!\u201d in response to the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>57 \u2013 Heinz Varieties<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Heinz is famous for having as many as 57 varieties of canned beans. Although the company sells more products, the founder, Henry Heinz, designated 57 as his lucky number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>59 \u2013 Brighton Line<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A traveler can take around 59 minutes to travel by train from Brighton to London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>76 \u2013 Trombones<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the bingo calls that borrows cues from the 1972 musical The Music Man. The lyrics include the phrase, \u201cSeventy-six trombones led the big parade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>87 \u2013 Torquay in Devon<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple rhyme originates from Torquay, a seaside town in Devon in southwest England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_say_when_calling_bingo_numbers_funny\"><\/span><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">What to say when calling bingo numbers funny?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">Cockney rhyming slang often influences bingo calls with its playful and rhyming nature. You can use fun and catchy phrases to make it more entertaining when calling bingo numbers. For example, for 22, you can say, &#8220;Two Little Ducks, quack quack!&#8221; or for 11, &#8220;Legs Eleven!&#8221; Adding humor with playful rhymes and themes keeps players laughing and engaged in the bingo hall. As a bingo caller, it is crucial to know these funny bingo calls.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_famous_bingo_calling\"><\/span><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">What is the famous bingo calling?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">Some famous bingo calls include &#8220;Two Little Ducks&#8221; for 22, &#8220;Legs Eleven&#8221; for 11, and &#8220;Kelly&#8217;s Eye&#8221; for number 1. These rhyming or funny phrases have become a part of the bingo tradition and are loved by players for their memorable and lighthearted nature.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_77_bingo_call\"><\/span><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">What is a 77 bingo call?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">The bingo call for 77 is often &#8220;Two Little Crutches&#8221; because the number 7 looks like a crutch. Some callers also say &#8220;Sunset Strip,&#8221; referring to the 1960s TV show. It\u2019s one of the funny bingo calls that adds a bit of fun to the game.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_bingo_funny_calls\"><\/span><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">How do you make bingo funny calls?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-color=\"var(--purple-10)\">To make bingo calls funny, use rhymes, jokes, or references that match the numbers. For example, say &#8220;Knock at the door&#8221; for number 4 or &#8220;Overweight&#8221; for 28. Add humor by using puns, sounds, or funny phrases that bring excitement and laughter to the game!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most fun you&#8217;ll have playing Bingo is by knowing the bingo calls associated with each called-out number. 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