The "bachelor lifestyle" became popular in the middle of the 20th century, particularly after [[World War II]], when many men came home from Europe to find a shortage of suitable wives. The European-flavored, sexually forward, and "hard-playing" lifestyle often involved [[alcoholic drinks]] at a "bachelor pad" in the city, as depicted in [[Hollywood]] movies such as ''[[Boys' Night Out]]''. Famous 20th-century bachelors include [[Hugh Hefner]], [[Cary Grant]], and [[Matthew McConaughey]]. | The "bachelor lifestyle" became popular in the middle of the 20th century, particularly after [[World War II]], when many men came home from Europe to find a shortage of suitable wives. The European-flavored, sexually forward, and "hard-playing" lifestyle often involved [[alcoholic drinks]] at a "bachelor pad" in the city, as depicted in [[Hollywood]] movies such as ''[[Boys' Night Out]]''. Famous 20th-century bachelors include [[Hugh Hefner]], [[Cary Grant]], and [[Matthew McConaughey]]. |