Facts about Bingo calls for numbers 11 to 20. Most bingo callers say something like "1 and 4, the number 14". But several numbers have their own very famous calls.
Bingo calls for the number 11
- Often called "Legs 11". Because the number 11 looks like a pair of legs. The players will often wolf-whistle and the caller responds "Thank you whistlers".
- Other calls for the number 11 are "Skinny legs", "Chicken legs", and "Kelly's legs". That last call is because the number 1 is often called "Kelly's eye".
Bingo calls for the number 12
- One dozen. Because there are 12 things in a dozen.
- Monkey's cousin. Because it rhymes with "dozen".
Bingo calls for the number 13
- Baker's dozen. Apparently bakers used to add an extra bread roll to a dozen, in case they had miscounted.
- Unlucky for some. Because the number 13 is often regarded as unlucky.
- The Devil's number. Because the Devil is the cause of bad luck.
Bingo calls for the number 14
- Valentine's day. Which is celebrated on Saint Valentine's day, February 14.
- The lawnmower. Because the original lawnmower had a 14 inch blade.
Bingo calls for the number 15
- Young and keen. Because it rhymes with fifteen.
- Other rhymes are also used. Such as "stroppy teen", "rugby team", and "king and queen"
Bingo calls for the number 16
- "Sweet sixteen" and "Never been kissed". Because 16 is the age of consent in the UK.
Bingo calls for the number 17
- Dancing Queen. Because the ABBA song mentions 17 as the age of the dancer.
- Posh and Becks. Because she's as thin as a stick, and he wore the number 7 on his Manchester United shirt.
Bingo calls for the number 18
- Coming of age. The age when you can legally do things in the UK, such as buying an alcoholic drink.
- Other sayings relating to becoming aged 18. These include "Now you can vote", and "Key of the door". That last one used to be used for the number 21, but times change.
Bingo calls for the number 19
- Goodbye teens. Because your teenage years end after you're 19.
Bingo calls for the number 20
- One score. Because "score" is an old term for 20 things.
- Getting plenty. Because it rhymes with twenty.
- Blind twenty. The players will often say "Two, Oh" in a northern accent, and the caller will respond "Aye".
