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42 is the age we stop having fun, according to the nation

2025-03-13 25 Dailymotion

A giant red ball pit appeared in Manchester – proving fun has no age limit as adults get the chance to have some child-like fun.<br /><br />Measuring 10m by 5m, the retro soft play favourite turned heads as passers-by couldn’t resist jumping in and playfully rolling around as they took a well-earned break from the seriousness of everyday life.<br /><br />Filled with 65,000 bright red balls, TV personality Chloe Burrows was on hand to encourage the public to join in the fun, spark laughter and nostalgia.<br /> <br />Created by Babybel ahead of this year's Red Nose Day on 21st March, the 'Babybel-ball pit' also included several special branded balls – with an additional £1 donation made for every one that was found.<br /> <br />It comes after a study revealed 42 per cent of adults admit they have forgotten how to have fun, with 42 revealed as the age this stops.<br /> <br />A spokesperson for the cheese snack brand, which also commissioned the research, said: “As life gets busier, fun can sometimes take a backseat to responsibilities, routines and expectations.<br /> <br />“But having fun isn’t something we should outgrow - it’s something worth holding onto. <br /> <br />“This giant ball pit - with its ‘Find It. Drop It. Donate It’ donation mechanic - is a playful reminder that fun has a place at every stage of life, and a little bit of fun can do a lot of good.

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