“Present-Day Puzzles: They’re Not Your Grandma’s Jigsaws!”
“Jigsaw Puzzles: An Evolving Puzzle-land”
Ok, let’s get real. The jigsaw puzzles of today might have had a glow up since their predecessors, and oh boy, are we grateful! Not all of us find ecstatic joy in puzzling over sceneries, birds, or flowers. No offense to Mother Nature, but we’re a bit more inclined towards brand powerhouses like Disney and Pixar.
And while we’re surprised no one has lodged a formal complaint against the monotonous classic puzzles, we can’t deny, they do hold a certain charm (especially on a rainy afternoon when Netflix has decided to “stop responding”). Consider this an ode to the puzzle-times of old.
“The Mighty Expansion of Puzzle-dom”
Once you bust out of the ‘classics-only’ shell, you’ll discover an expansive realm – a realm that proves puzzles are not just a 500-pieced still-life portrait of flowers in a vase. They’re about finding your Nemo, walking with Simba through the Circle of Life, or scoring the winning goal in a heated soccer match between Goofy and Donald. In simple terms, folks, we are talking about a renaissance for jigsaw puzzles, and it’s totally a rave!
Our dear friend nostalgia may occasionally pull us back towards those classic puzzles – you know, the ones that come with images of old European streets or teddy bears in picnic baskets. But, the future is looking broader (and more animated!).
Hot Take
And here’s the twist – imagine a world where you come across a puzzle with a breath-taking Disney Castle during the day, and by night (after one too many coffees), it transforms into a mosaic of your favorite Pixar flick – talk about mixed signals! That’s pretty much what modern-day jigsaw puzzles are doing – keeping us hooked, perplexed and on our toes! A far cry from our good-old, paint-drying jigsaw experiences from the past.
In summary, whether your taste runs towards the serene landscapes or mischievous animated characters, today’s jigsaw puzzles cater to all. So pick up a piece (or 1000), sit back, and join the puzzling evolution!
Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/06/the-best-jigsaw-puzzles-to-gift-in-2023/
