I take movies pretty seriously - the movie theater is my Mecca. My mom has always been a huge movie goer also, so I’ve been watching movies on the big screen before I even had teeth to eat the popcorn. From such I have learned that with going to see a movie in theaters comes responsibility - and because not everyone is a committed movie goer not everyone understands movie theater etiquette. I am here to remind you of those responsibilities. P.S. these also apply to previews because previews are the bomb and equally important.
Do have your concessions order/money ready when you get to the counter.
I’ve probably waited a while for this movie to come out; I don’t want to wait any longer because you can’t decide between Root Beer or Sierra Mist.
Don’t sit in front of me if there is an entire open theater.
The nerve of some people. I feel like this is the most obvious while also the biggest no, no. You can see that the chair in front of me is specifically for my feet. You have plentiful other options - so help me god if you sit down right in front of me.
Do take yo savage kids outside if they’re misbehaving
Lil’ barbarians better not be crying while Cara Delevingne is slaying in Suicide Squad, no, no, no, not in my theater.
With that being said, don’t bring your kids to a scary or totally inappropriate movie.
I’m not trying to tell you how to raise your children but they aren’t going to appreciate Seth Rogan/Jonah Hill movies the way you do. Plus you’ll save yourself a lot of explaining on the ride home. Just leave the gremlins at home with the sitter. (The Sitter is a great Jonah Hill movie btw.)
Do use the restroom before the movie.
This isn’t the gym, I didn’t come here to do leg lifts for the next 2 hours so you and your fam can get through the aisle. Don’t just do it for me though, do it for you- you don’t wanna miss any of the movie
Don’t talk the whole time.
Do wait for a good time to open all candy, chips, pop, etc.
Don’t text.
Sure, I get it if you've got some dank memes you need to send in your group text but if it's just mindless conversation with your boyfriend then put it down.
Do pick up after yourself.
I know it's someones job to pick up the theater but that doesn't give you the right to leave the place looking like a zoo. While we are here don't trash the zoo either ya friggn' animals.
Yes there are exceptions to almost all of these, but more than likely you are not it so put your blackberry away and enjoy the movie.
Wavy Baby
