The meaning of bingo numbers: discover their origins

The thing about singing that the 2 is a duck that is sunbathing and the 3 a snake that does not stop dancing is something very endearing and childish.However, in bingos around the world you can find groups formed by adults who sing the same verses and who know by heart the list of nicknames of the numbers until 90.Each time a ball is sung, they recite it with impetu.However, it should be borne in mind that, being adults, comparisons are not always so innocent, although similes with similar objects are common.

On the web mejorbingoonline.com we find a complete list of the meaning of all the numbers in the game of bingo, but in Lifestyle we offer you a small snack.Next, a summary of the most interesting meanings of the numbers and their rhymes awaits you.Discover their origins!

meaning of bingo numbers: discover their origins

7 in the Bingo is directly a revolver and the 8 a voluptuous woman (although the official nickname is "the lady", because of being elegant). 17 is the sailing ship and the 52 a mother with a child. 41 they call him the Knife because they imagine someone stabbing a knife in the silhouette of this number, and 44 the heels, although this one is easier to visualize.On its side, the 55 deserves a special mention, with its pair of tricorns.

Although the 2 will always be a duck, in this case the 3 has ceased to be a dancing snake to become the number of San Cono, the saint entrusted to fans of the Lottery and half-world bingo.And that is that San Cono is celebrated on June 3 and its cult saw Garlic from Italy to the Americas spreading through the trips of Italian emigrants, who believed that if you sounded with a 3, it was San Cono warning of a future award.Similarly, the 29 is nicknamed San Pedro because it is celebrated on June 29.

What is the origin of these nicknames? What stories do they hide?

So, when it comes to nicknames for bingo numbers, random fans have noticed much more than the forms: superstitions, myths, customs and Traditions have a place to expand the list. 25 is directly Christmas and 33 the age of Christ, as well as 15 is Nina Bonita and 13 continues with the stigma of being Bad Luck.

The list is very long and it's not always easy to find out the Origin of these nicknames (For example, why 28 is Alicante?), but you can find very interesting stories from other times, such as history of 19 .It is nicknamed "the Mail" and the origin of this nickname is in the historically documented fact that the mail-ships linking Santa Cruz de La Palma or Tazacorte, another relevant port also on the island of La Palma, with Cub a, they left the Canary Islands on the 19th of each month.

The meaning of bingo numbers: discover their origins

Almost obsolete customs are also reflected in the list of nicknames of the bingo numbers.At 10 is known as La Rosa; To find out what this nickname refers to, we would have to travel a little in time, at times when there were no instant messaging services or carrying a smartphone in our pocket, so if a man wanted to tell a woman that their relationship I satisfied him completely and that he was in a romantic state of perfect love, I sent him a bouquet with ten roses.

A Spanish-speaking custom?

We're not just talking about a Spanish-speaking custom, but in English bingo there is also an equivalent list , although with its own British touches.We know, for example, that 9 is nicknamed "doctor's orders" and that this curious custom has to do with a anti-constipation medication, the 9th pill, which bell doctors prescribed to soldiers suffering from constipation in World War II.Much more modern is the rhyme of 17 in English, than with its “ Dancing Queen ”refers directly to the lyrics of the Abba's homonymous song (“ You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen ”).

Is this custom near its end?

The meaning of bingo numbers: discover their origins

Perhaps for many young people these are unknown customs, but it is important to remember that bingo has been among us since possibly the 16th century and that its moment of maximum splendor in modern Spain took place in the eighties and nineties.Now, however, bingo establishments seem to be in the doldrums, is this the end of this custom of nickname numbers? We are sure that no, since bingo has evolved and has adapted to the new times: in its online version, chat rooms have been created where in addition to fostering social relations, no doubt It will perpetuate this custom.

And you, do you like playing bingo? Do you know any comic related to a number? Do you think bingo is doomed to disappear? We are looking forward to knowing your point of view and all the information you can give us!

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