Simple on a regular basis second beats bonk with different half as life’s largest thrill
Forget a night of passion with the other half – bagging a bargain has been hailed as life’s biggest thrill, according to a new survey.
The most exciting things in everyday life have have been revealed in a new poll – with getting a good deal on a purchase (41%) claiming the top spot. It beat receiving a sexy text message (19%) and EVEN a naughty night in with your partner (23%).
Other things Brits find more exciting than sex, are orderly queues (31%), a cup of tea (27%) and parking their car perfectly (26%). Watching the bin men take your bins also came high on the list of life’s biggest buzzes (23%), while 24% feel excited to sleep in fresh bed sheets.
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And more than one in five (21%) reckon finishing a Sudoku is one of life’s biggest buzzes. The research uncovered a host of thrills for Brits, with one in five (19%) getting more of a buzz by answering correctly on University Challenge, than going on a wild night out with their mates (16%).
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But it’s bagging a bargain which really floats the nation’s boats, and 20% admit to getting a rush just from buying something, no matter how big or small the purchase is.
Shoppers in York (32%), Aberdeen (30%) and London (30%) get the biggest thrill from a purchase, along with those in Oxford (26%) and Leeds (25%).
Rosie Fitzgerald, cashback expert and Head of Brand at OnBuy, which commissioned the survey of 2,000 Brits, said: “It’s clear from the research that the majority of us are looking for little thrilling moments that we can celebrate and enjoy. In an age where many of us are feeling the financial pinch, these moments of excitement – like getting instant cashback on your everyday purchases – can make a difference.
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“We know saving money is more important now than ever, especially when buying a product. Not only is it about financial security but it’s also about the rush and joy of knowing you’ve got a great deal.
“At OnBuy, we’re proud to offer a revolutionary and first-of-its-kind marketplace where every purchase comes with an additional little thrill in the form of instant cashback without the need for any sort of wait, code, cookie or complicated sign-up process.”
The survey went on to find that six in 10 (60%) embrace and love getting a thrill from small moments, with 68% insisting it’s important to get a thrill where you can, especially with the way life is at the moment.
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Rosie added: “It’s easy to see, while Brits are watching the pennies more than ever, that small financial wins feel like a big thrill.
“We truly understand the value of this. You can often get the same product, from the same seller, at the same price and using the same delivery methods from OnBuy as you do with the likes of Amazon or eBay, only with us you’ll also get instant cashback – and you don’t have to wait for so-called special offers during the likes of Black Friday.”
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Elsewhere, their research showed on average, the nation experiences an average of 16 little thrills a week, with a third (35%) making a special effort to celebrate them. A further third (33%) encourage friends and family to do the same and revel in their mini boosts.
One in five (20%) WISH their life was more exciting.
Brits’ Top 20 Everyday Thrills:
- Bagging a bargain – 41%
- Being in an orderly queue – 31%
- Enjoying a glass of wine – 29%
- Enjoying a piece of chocolate cake – 29%
- Getting a smile from a stranger – 28%
- Enjoying a cup of tea and biscuit – 27%
- Parking the car perfectly first time – 26%
- Sleeping in fresh bed sheets – 24%
- Going on a fairground ride – 24%
- Watching the bin men take your rubbish – 23%
- A passionate night with your other half – 23%
- Hearing a song you love on the radio – 22%
- Getting all your washing done – 22%
- Completing a Sudoku – 21%
- Eating spicy food – 20%
- Hitting your daily step count – 20%
- Someone complimenting you on your outfit – 19%
- Receiving a saucy text – 19%
- Getting an answer right on University Challenge – 19%
- A wild night out with your mates – 16%
