# Taking empty popcorn tubs out of the garbage and getting free refills **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 20, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386 "2010-07-20T19:54:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/41 "2010-07-20T21:24:36Z")
> [@Todderbob](#): > > If I need more, I can purchase a set of 5 small and 5 large glasses for 9.99 dollars at wallmart, Or you could do like we do and drink out of pickle & jelly jars. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Electronic\_Chaos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Electronic\_Chaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electronic_Chaos)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/42 "2010-07-20T21:29:11Z")
Look, if you really want to be cheap, grab an empty tub and punch a hole in the bottom. Go back to concessions and make up a story about how you accidentally dropped it/kicked it/something and ask for a new one. You’ll still be a thief, but at least you’re eating out of your own popcorn tub. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/43 "2010-07-20T21:33:26Z")
We tried bringing our own snacks to the theater. The packets of microwaveable popcorn were easy enough to get in our pockets, but the microwave really stuck out. ---
**Author:** ![Todderbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47774/32.png) [@Todderbob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Todderbob)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/44 "2010-07-20T22:22:52Z")
> [@PSXer](#): > > I have glasses but sometimes I drop them for I am clumsy and break them. I have some plastic cups too that I have liberated from the cafeteria because they charge outrageous prices for the meal plans to eat their unappetizing food so many nights I just eat cereal so I have to recoup the costs somehow. You’re right, you have to spend money do you should definitely steal from others to get “recoup” the costs. How **dare** they charge for their food. That definitely gives you the right to steal from them. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/45 "2010-07-20T22:24:04Z")
This has got to be the most lop-sided poll yet. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/46 "2010-07-20T22:44:50Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > This has got to be the most lop-sided poll yet. :mad: I was going to say the exact same thing. 🆒 😃 Too bad “Ewwwwwww” wasn’t a third option–then it might be a real horserace! ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/47 "2010-07-20T22:47:41Z")
I’m a member of AMC Moviewatcher and I’m always getting coupons for free popcorn and free drinks when my tickets print out. If I can’t use the coupon that day, they’re usually good for the next month or so. I always order online and pick up my tickets at the kiosk. Not sure if that helps me get extra freebies. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/48 "2010-07-20T23:39:02Z")
This poll is hilarious. Who knew that this was the topic it would take to unify the SDMB as one? ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4bbf92/32.png) [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/49 "2010-07-20T23:45:58Z")
> [@PSXer](#): > > I have glasses but sometimes I drop them for I am clumsy and break them. I have some plastic cups too that I have liberated from the cafeteria because they charge outrageous prices for the meal plans to eat their unappetizing food so many nights I just eat cereal so I have to recoup the costs somehow. Maybe the reason they charge such outrageous prices for unappetizing food is that people are always stealing their plastic cups. They have to recoup the costs somehow. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/50 "2010-07-21T00:37:18Z")
I’m convinced PSXer is some sort of bizarre performance artist (is there any other kind?) and posts about his VHS purchases and asks our opinions of various 80s movies (for his friend!) just to get a good laugh out of us. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/51 "2010-07-21T00:42:12Z")
Do it do it! Video tape it! There are people out there who WILL see you as Robin Hood! No, better. You’ll be their god. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/52 "2010-07-21T00:44:19Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#): > > Do it do it! Video tape it! There are people out there who WILL see you as Robin Hood! > No, better. > You’ll be their god. People like [these idiots.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=571462) ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/53 "2010-07-21T01:15:58Z")
> [@PSXer](#): > > What am I supposed to do with my hands for 2 hours? You and I are obviously watching different kinds of movies. But not for 2 hours :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/54 "2010-07-21T02:59:35Z")
So when does school start back up, PSXer? ---
**Author:** ![nikonikosuru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f8ce5/32.png) [@nikonikosuru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nikonikosuru)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/55 "2010-07-21T03:02:05Z")
Haha, 110:1. I’m guessing that one person is the op. ---
**Author:** ![PSXer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/48db29/32.png) [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/56 "2010-07-21T03:04:19Z")
first day of classes is August 24 but don’t fret, I will still be here posting I didn’t even vote in the poll so at least one person agrees with me. Thanks for the support ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/57 "2010-07-21T03:13:57Z")
Theaters give free refills? ---
**Author:** ![PSXer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/48db29/32.png) [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/58 "2010-07-21T03:14:59Z")
You only get free refills for the largest drink or largest popcorn available. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/59 "2010-07-21T03:17:33Z")
I have a better idea. Instead of taking a popcorn out of the garbage, go into a less popular movie theater and then slaughter the first person with a large popcorn. You get their snack and you get the free refill. Take a garrote to make sure you won’t get blood in the popcorn. ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386/60 "2010-07-21T03:21:38Z")
> [@Max\_the\_Immortal](#): > > Smuggling in your own food is also questionable, but at least it’s sanitary and kind of fun. I disagree that it is “questionable”. I am eating “low carb” (have lost 60 lbs so far) and I bring in my own snacks. All they have is empty carbs, and the price for those empty carbs is not the main issue. I’ll snack on cheese and drink Diet Dr. Pepper, the only diet soda I like (and is not available at any theater I have found). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386.md?page=4)