If you’re in Lubbock and already planning to spend New Year’s Eve in sweatpants with the TV on, congratulations–you’re officially on trend. A new national poll shows that America’s favorite New Year’s Eve activity isn’t fireworks, parties, or downtown celebrations. It’s binge-watching Netflix at home.
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And honestly, if you’ve ever tried going out on NYE on December 31st in the Hub City, this probably makes perfect sense.
Netflix Takes the Top Spot Nationwide
According to a poll of 3,000 Americans, 35% say their ideal way to ring in the New Year is staying home and watching Netflix or another streaming service. That makes it the number-one choice, beating out traditional New Year’s Eve parties by a wide margin.
Coming in second: going to a big party with friends, which only pulled 24% of the vote. In other words, nearly twice as many people would rather hit “Next Episode” than pop champagne in a crowded living room.
How Lubbock Fits Right In
Here in Lubbock, the results feel especially relatable. With unpredictable winter weather, long work weeks, and early mornings not taking a holiday, staying in just feels…smart.
Another 20% of people said they’d rather go to bed before midnight. And 10% chose scrolling on their phone, likely while half-watching a show and half-checking social media for midnight countdown posts…