Sunday, February 08, 2009

Movie Theater Etiquette

I don't go to the movies that often anymore...mainly because i refuse to watch a movie by myself. I've been lucky to see two movies over the last week and a half. And both times, i've witnessed (and been highly annoyed with) rude movie goers.
Last week, with a nearly empty theater, this woman sat right next to me. That was annoying enough...but she decided to add her commentary for her husband (he was forced to be there). And this lady was using her at-home-with-just-the-hubby-shouting-at-the-tv-voice. Ok, so she wasn't shouting, but she wasn't whispering either. And she was the one that has to laugh louder than any other person in the theater...and well, there wasn't really any funny parts...it was a serious film...

Today...with the weather being less than ideal for any true outdoor activities, another movie was in the works. DON'T TEXT DURING THE MOVIE!!! Seriously, folks, the bright crackberry or cell phone screen is quite annoying. You aren't doing a very good job of hiding the phone in your lap. If i weren't in such a good mood, i would've said something to you.

I really don't miss the movie theater...especially if people are going to be rude. Stupid Americans.

What really ticks you off at the theater?

2 comments:

JS77 said...

i have to agree with you on the cell phones during a movie,no matter what someone is doing with it,the bright screen is sooooooo irritating!!!!!!!!

another one that bothers me is parents who will drop off children too young to be there without them and they run around rather than watch the movie while mom and dad are in another movie...

Anonymous said...

I got to go with the people who constantly get up and down during the movie and then our jerks about moving past you...as you sit...watchig the movie...you paid to see.

And Todd, there is no shame in going to the movies by yourself...I do it often, it's a good, safe way to get out of the house and entertain yourself.

Ramon