Okay Confession Time: How Many Of You Are Guilty Of...?????
By pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
United States
September 1, 2009 12:29am CST
......sneaking food in a movie theater? This discussion was inspired by another one when a mylotter was discussing a movie she recently saw.
I have to admit I haven't been to see a movie in a movie theater in ages. Number one, the movies shown at my one and only movie theater aren't you're usual prime, great ones. Since the movie theater seems to cater to the "mentality" of the majority of the folks near me, usually the only movies they show are the gory, slasher types--okay maybe that sounds rather smug of me, but forget about expecting even the big blockbusters to be shown at my local theater, so also forget anything with a touch of "class" as well.
Anyway though, when I did go to the movies, I always took my own bagful of goodies to eat. Since I have low blood sugar, buying candies is a no-no. Nix the popcorn too, since even the smallest container is just too darn expensive. Nix sodas since I don't drink them...and nix the hot dogs they sell as they sit in that rotisserie type thing all day/night long that just didn't look all that appealing to me--so I would take with me some kind of sandwich, maybe some sliced up fruit and a bottle of water. Now...according to the "rules" of movie theaters, one can't bring food in with them, but heck did that stop me? And no, I never got caught.
So fess up folks, when you do go to the movie theater, do you sneak in your own goodies to eat? If you do, what do you take? If not, what do you buy there for the munchies crunchies urge?
So fess up folks, when you do go to the movie theater, do you sneak in your own goodies to eat? If you do, what do you take? If not, what do you buy there for the munchies crunchies urge?17 people like this
72 responses
@Sweetchariot (1718)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I often take a can of soda, and something sweet - a pack of gum. I refuse to the pay the prices of the food in a theater. However, I often can resist a bag of theater popcorn with all that butter....lol
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@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
1 Sep 09
Yeah, theatre popcorn that's the stuff. But I bring my own butter for them to put on it too. They use something called,"buttery flavoured topping" Can you imagine?
xoxo
Cyne
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@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
2 Sep 09
Ewww. not me. The flavour factory is just too good at making anything and everything taste good. I like to know what I'm putting in my body.
xoxo
Cyne
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@Sweetchariot (1718)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Actually I don't even care what kind of butter it is..lol...it tastes like butter, that's all I care about...
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@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
1 Sep 09
It depends on the theater that I go to. If it's the $15/ticket one, then yes, I bring my own snacks, like granola nut clusters. I never bring from home the same things they offer at the concession.
If I go to the dollar theater, sometimes I buy their small popcorn. Hot dogs are under $1, and if they don't look dried up sometimes I get one.
Our local drive-in shows three first-release movies for $5/person. I usually buy some things from the concession stand (their pizza isn't bad), but bring others from home. They don't have rules not to, and I've seen people bring in coolers full of stuff.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Sep 09
Fifteen dollars for a movie ticket??? Sheesh--and I thought $8.00 like they charge at my theater was too much
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@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
1 Sep 09
No rules? Cool. Our cinema cheques your purse. I don't even try to hide it. I just ask them,"how badly do you want to sell a ticket?"
xoxo
Cyne
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Sep 09
A dollar????? Yikes movie ticket prices are $8.00 near me--at least now
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@Sweetchariot (1718)
• United States
3 Sep 09
Pyewacket...same around here...tht's why it's best to go with Netflix..lol
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@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I might get a diet pop there, or a sprite, but generally speaking either I do without, sneak my own in or go to Alamo Draft House and get a nice meal! http://blog.originalalamo.com/village-menu/ - the 3 cheese grilled cheese sandwich is GREAT, but the last few times its been chicken Caesar salad
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Sep 09
That menu looks great...but yikes a bit pricey though
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Yeah but then people wouldn't have to do that if they lowered their outrageous prices. They should allow the option of outside food. I know they don't because they want to make money but maybe they can find some other way of doing it.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
7 Sep 09
You're right the prices of the food one can buy at movies is way overpriced
@goldiegold (285)
•
1 Sep 09
I didn't realise you were not meant to bring your own food. Maybe you are allowed in the UK. But at the rediculous prices they charge at the food counter no wonder people sneak in their own food.
I usually just take my own diet soda and sweeties because they are too expensive in the cinema.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Sep 09
Yes the food they sell at movies is way over-priced.
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@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
1 Sep 09
That's precisely why I like the drive-in. You can bring in a roast chicken and some veggies if you like, and nobody would know. You don't have to worry about the noisy wrappers of contraband food. I love the drive-in!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Yikes I haven't been in a drive-in movie in decades--they don't even have any near me...My grandmother, mother and I would go to them when we were on vacation though in the Lancaster, PA area but that was something like 40+ years ago
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I brought in healthier drinks, lower calorie fruit drinks, for example. My justification is that if they do not offer it, I have the right to supply it myself. And I don't give a * what their policy is.
If they want me to buy things, then offer the things I want. QUALITY dark chocolate, for example, not something from Hershey's or Nestle's. Offer it in lower quantities, not a 20 lb bar like at Costco.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I guess the more fancy smanchy movie theaters like in Manhattan NY have better foods to sell, but certainly not at my dinky one.
Loverbear...you're a riot...but yes, yum...Godiva chocolates!!!!
@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Uhhh, Shepard, when we go to the movies can I sit by you??? I'll bring the hot cocoa and whipped cream! Or the chocolate shakes with whipped cream and a cherry on top!
Or the chocolate shakes with whipped cream and a cherry on top!
@CraftyCorner (5600)
• United States
1 Sep 09
When I went to the movies more often than I do now, I had a wonderful ginormous purse that was absolutely fantastic...and yes, I admit with great glee that I would deprive the overpriced rotters of many a buck from overheated candy. A friend and I once sneaked an entire Taco Bell dinner into the theater to eat! Good Times! Jackets, purses, pants are all great for smuggling kit.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
LOL--having a big purse or tote bag really helps...wow a whole Taco Bell dinner???
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@nova1945 (1612)
• United States
1 Sep 09
You bet I "sneak" munchies into a theater. Usually a sandwich or sometimes even chips or candy, but rarely anything to drink. It's just too heavy to add to my purse for a 2 hour film. I usually get iced tea or diet soda if they have no tea at the theater.
But I haven't been to a movie theater in years. We just wait for the DVD to be released and watch it at home. There is a new one out now that I am considering going out for because it will be months before the DVD releases and I really want to see the film. I was shocked to see the prices for a matinee nowdays ($7 plus $2.50 extra if it is 3-D) WOW! Last time I went to a move that was the evening price.
May wait for that DVD release after all.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I don't go to movies that much either due to the price and like you prefer to buy the movie if it's something I know I would like...like the Harry Potter movies or Chronicles of Narnia...in the long run it's cheaper to buy the DVD that multiple times of going to the same movie. Sometimes one can get a bargain of a DVD movie from EBay..often half the normal cost What movie did you want to see??
@nova1945 (1612)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I rent mine from Netflix. It's under $10 a month and I get the latest releases or older ones (my choices) in unlimited quantities as long as it is one at a time. Works well for me, they also have great sales on DVDs as does Amazon but I don't buy them often.
I really want to see the latest Final Destination. I know it is very violent, but the special effects are truly awesome. Don't usually go for that stuff but got hooked on this one when the first one came out and now waiting for #4.
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@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
1 Sep 09
I don't even try to sneak stuff in. I'm totally brazen about it. Apart from the popcorn, there really isn't anything I want from the concession stand. I like Pepsi and the theatre here sells coke. If they complain, I tell them they can either be satisfied with the ticket and popcorn sale or give me my money back.
xoxo
Cyne
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
1 Sep 09
Yes the tickets are expensive plus the food is too. So I would sometimes make my own popcorn and put it in my big bag. Or I stop and the candy store and get twizzlers or some type of chocolate, like M&M's. If the food was not so pricey I would by it at the theatre. After paying so much for the tickets I think the theatre got enought of my money that I don't need to be also buying their food.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
How much are tickets near you? Over here at my movie theater they are $8.00 and yes, the price of the food they sell is way too high
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
2 Sep 09
The price of tickets are $10.00 I think before 6pm they are $7.50 or $8.00. With the food and just two people you are looking at $30.00. I rather get my movies from netflix pay 9.61 a month for as many movies I want and eat snacks and be able to pause the movie if I need to.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I'm always hungry too and what can be better than snacking on food that while watching a movie??
Watching a movie isn't complete without food.
@Galolus555 (24)
•
1 Sep 09
I think everyone is guilty of this at one time or another. I do it because I do love movies, but I don't like spending the money on candy and soda. I love those theaters that have Starbucks and pizza and burgers though!! Expensive but appetizing!!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 Sep 09
I guess only the "high" class movie theaters would sell pizzas and real hamburgers...like maybe the theaters in Manhattan NY
@horsesrule (1957)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Yes, I'm one of the guilty ones. Sometimes it is hard to come up with the money to go see the movie, let alone pay for snacks inside. I don't really need food to watch a movie generally so its no big deal but I do need a drink and bring my own bottle of water.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Yes the price of movies tickets are outrageous which is why I don't go often..haven't been to a movie in four years
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@saigonwarrior (1331)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Nope, I have never taken food to a theater.
My son is working at a cinema and the cinema makes next to nothing from ticket
sales. Most of the money to run the theater is made through concession.
That is why the prices are so exorbitant. I don't eat hot dogs and wouldn't touch
that "buttered" (lol) popcorn if I had to!
You can request a small water for free at most cinemas and receive refills.
If you order a large water, they charge. They don't actually charge for the food, but
they charge for the container. Same with popcorn, they charge for the "bag" and not actually the corn.
If the theater didn't have the rule of not bringing your own food, they probably wouldn't be in business for long.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
In my movie theater they "sell" bottled water..the smallest size going and it's $2.00..rather bring my own bottle of water. That's precisely though why I do sneak food in though..way too expensive
@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
1 Sep 09
Yep, I'm totally guilty of sneaking food and drinks into the theater. I also will take along a small project like knitting because I have to have my hands busy.
I am not a big fan of sodas (man talk about horrible gas! If I drink soda my sheets and blankets float all night long! 
And them toots aren't that great smelling either!!!) I hate the prices they have on the candy and pop corn; besides the fact that I can't afford the price of candy and pop corn on top of the cost of the movie. So, I have a big hand bag that I carry just for the movies. They can't legally search it so I can fit all my goodies in it, including a salad! No, I don't think small. Keep in mind that they can't search your purse without just cause...which would amount to if you robbed the place or smashed the candy counter and grabbed it all while the counter person's back was turned or you cleaned the bathrooms out of toilet paper and paper towels.
And them toots aren't that great smelling either!!!) I hate the prices they have on the candy and pop corn; besides the fact that I can't afford the price of candy and pop corn on top of the cost of the movie. So, I have a big hand bag that I carry just for the movies. They can't legally search it so I can fit all my goodies in it, including a salad! No, I don't think small. Keep in mind that they can't search your purse without just cause...which would amount to if you robbed the place or smashed the candy counter and grabbed it all while the counter person's back was turned or you cleaned the bathrooms out of toilet paper and paper towels.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Wow--you took a salad??? Yeah, the prices of the stuff they sell as "food" is outrageous at movies,and yes I always have a large tote bag with me with all my "goodies" to eat. LOL--my mother was great for helping herself to toilet paper wherever she went
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
2 Sep 09
I tip my hat to your Multitasking skills,being able to knit in the dark of a Cinema...
and I suppose you nibbling on a salad is better than someone munching a big rustly bag of loud,crunchy potato chips
and I suppose you nibbling on a salad is better than someone munching a big rustly bag of loud,crunchy potato chips
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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1 Sep 09
Hi pye,
I have not gone to the movies for many years, the last time I went it was to see "Full Monty" with my friednds but I never took any food with me and I can reember when were allowed to smoke the in theatre, lol! to me the best part was to buy food there, pop corns were my favourute also crips but it was banned because it made too much noise, loved the icecream in those little tubs.
BrightBlessings.
Tamara
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Oh--gosh, I nearly forgot about that, but yes, way, way back many years ago, I do remember being allowed to smoke in theaters...not now of course
@rmorefield (941)
• United States
1 Sep 09
There was a time when I would take my own food into the theater. I would always pack a sandwich for myself and my children. Also, I would bring in our own candy since it was much cheaper. That is now impossible. They now check any bag (purse or diaper bag, etc) that comes through the doors. So I usually just leave my purse in the car because I don't like the idea of a stranger invading my privacy. But I do belong to the "points club". I have a card that I present when I buy tickets or concessions, and I get points based on the dollar amount that I spend. When the points accumualte (and they do quickly), then I can get free popcorn, free sodas, or even free movie tickets. It helps out.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Sep 09
Wow they actually search? I haven't been to my movie theater in about four years, but wonder if they search now too
@jross19871 (239)
• United States
1 Sep 09
I sneak food into the movie theatre all the time. I hate getting ripped off by them.
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