I think the pandemic really did a number on a lot of people. They saw people they know die prematurely, and everyone was stuck inside their homes for a long time. Once they were able to get out, it was like caged animals that were set free and don't know the first thing they want to do. Some have even gotten the mentality of "when it's your time to die, you can't do anything about it". That's why they want to enjoy the now.