If you think we're all geeks, why are you here?

[Una_Persson]

*Originally posted by Meatros *
**I have and do complain. It doesn’t make the movie any better. All I usually get out of it is another ticket. To see a movie with a bunch more yelling people. I’ve talked to the people themselves, and what has that gotten me? Some yelling matches, almost a fight, and loud scorn from whomever I complained to. **

This echoes my experience to a great extent. The theatre manager would much more prefer to give you free tickets than have a confrontation with annoying patrons.

Between work and school, I don’t have much time to see movies. A free ticket is of limited use to me. The visceral pleasure of seeing jerks put in their place, or even given Emergency Beatdowns by security when they become violent, however, is something I would pay for…

[Meatros]

*Originally posted by Anthracite *
**This echoes my experience to a great extent. The theatre manager would much more prefer to give you free tickets than have a confrontation with annoying patrons.

Between work and school, I don’t have much time to see movies. A free ticket is of limited use to me. The visceral pleasure of seeing jerks put in their place, or even given Emergency Beatdowns by security when they become violent, however, is something I would pay for… **

I think it’s ridiculous. I mean, the theaters that I go to have police guards, so it’s not even as though the Theater manager has to get his “hands dirty”.

As I said, the most the theater guy does is give me free tickets, or go with me into the theater, have me point out the miscreants, and then leave-without even talking to them. I said to the guy, you’re telling me your not going to saying thing. The manager said back, they know why I’m here, they’ll be quiet. And if not, come get me again.

I couldn’t believe it. FTR-the above happened when a group of teenagers decided to make noises during “house on Haunted Hill”. I ended having a shouting match with some of them in the parking lot after I told them several times, at above normal volume, to be quiet.

GRRRR…

[Pablito]

Avabeth–
Yeah, I hate that, too. My technique, such that it is, for such assholes is to politely but LOUDLY say something like, “Excuse me, but the rest of us are having a hard time enjoying the movie with all of your talking. Would you mind saving the comments until after its over? Or go find one that you will like?”

This has worked for me a couple of times, and I like it better than descending to their level by also being rude, or hating myself and having a terrible time because I failed to do anything, and because it points out that I’m not the only one who is bothered by the asshole’s comments.

But it takes a lot for me to get to this point. Sometimes it’s almost worse if their behavior falls just short of provoking a response from me, because then I’m still distracted and pissed off but haven’t had the catharsis of doing something about it.
So tell us more about your gorgeous geeky friend. Is she single?

[Elza_B]

*Originally posted by Pablito *
**Avabeth–
Yeah, I hate that, too. My technique, such that it is, for such assholes is to politely but LOUDLY say something like, “Excuse me, but the rest of us are having a hard time enjoying the movie with all of your talking. Would you mind saving the comments until after its over? Or go find one that you will like?”

This has worked for me a couple of times, and I like it better than descending to their level by also being rude, or hating myself and having a terrible time because I failed to do anything, and because it points out that I’m not the only one who is bothered by the asshole’s comments.

But it takes a lot for me to get to this point. Sometimes it’s almost worse if their behavior falls just short of provoking a response from me, because then I’m still distracted and pissed off but haven’t had the catharsis of doing something about it.
So tell us more about your gorgeous geeky friend. Is she single? **

LOL! No, unfortunately, she’s taken:).

Hmm…I should probably be hurt that you didn’t ask if I was taken:D . (But yes, I am, so I won’t feel hurt).

Honestly, for some reason, I have absolutely no problem telling someone in a Broadway show to shut up. I’ve always been able to tell someone to be quiet or turn off their cell phone. Perhaps it’s the difference in the price of the tickets, but I’m less inclined to tell people to shut up in a movie theatre than in a Broadway show.

Ava

[TJdude825]

I think this is my first BBQ Pit post…

I just saw Drumline and the kids sitting behind me were so annoying, I wanted to…I don’t know…make them polish the snares (that would be funnier if you’ve seen the movie), or maybe literally “kick” them out. First, at the beginning, the title “DRUMLINE” comes up on the screen. And they read it out loud. To all of us. As if we don’t know how to read. Then, while the main kid is doing his solo, they start drumming along with him, using their feet. I want to hear the kid in the movie, not you kids! Very, very annoying.