Brits report having the most fun at age 27, according to a study highlighted by multiple UK outlets. The research links higher mood and enjoyment to short bursts of spontaneity, suggesting that even a few minutes of unplanned activity can help lift people’s feelings.

The reporting frames the findings around everyday life, particularly how fun and mood can change as people get older. Both sources describe a partnership between Three Mobile and DJ Woody Cook connected to promoting small moments of spontaneity. While the outlets use similar language about “daily grind” and brief spurts of spontaneity, they do not present materially different results or figures in the information provided.

Overall, the coverage is centered on a single headline conclusion: for the people surveyed, late 20s—specifically age 27—are when fun is highest, and brief spontaneity appears to be one contributing factor.