It’s never too late to try something new.
Inspired by a CNA article about why Singapore kids no longer play at void decks and corridors, local actress Sheila Sim decided to bring the old times back.
“It (the article) struck a chord and reminded us that it was time to head outdoors again, just to play! And you don’t need to be a child to do that. Adults need play too,” said the 41-year-old in a recent Instagram post.
She invited her celebrity friends Chantalle Ng, Kimberly Chia and Jernelle Oh as well as make-up artists Clarence Lee and Melissa Yeo to join in on the fun.
“I told my kids about the good old days before smartphones existed, when play was spontaneous, messy and joyful… They’ve heard the stories, but they’ve never seen it. And they’ve definitely never seen how much fun (and how ridiculous) adults can be when we play together too!” she added.
Sheila posted a video compilation of them playing zero-point, a staple childhood game for those born in the 1970s and 1980s where players have to jump over a rubber band rope.
The difficulty goes up with each level as the rope is raised higher until players are unable to cross it.
