Cornhole Games Are So Addictive

Playing backyard cornhole is a favorite pastime in my family. Usually the boards and bags come out after a good hearty meal of grilled burgers or steak or during halftime of a great athletic battle on the tube. But I've always wondered why it's so addictive. What is it about such a simple game that we now view it as synonymous with family get-togethers?

Perhaps it is the simplicity of it that is so appealing, much in the way that horseshoe games used to be (and still are in many families). After all, who wants to spend a lot of brain power after throwing down three hot dogs and a six pack? Or maybe it's that cornhole boards are usually so customized that we all want to show ours off, with its intricate designs or favorite school logo. It's a very personal thing for some die-hards, and they want people to see it and appreciate it.

Perhaps why is the wrong question. Why do people like pink flamingos in their yard? Nobody knows. Cornhole is just one of those things that has become a part of our lives and I think it's here to stay. In fact I think it's going to continue to grow in popularity throughout the nation and the world. It's just a simple and fun diversion, and that never hurt anybody.