How many of you when you went to a movie theater snuck in your own snacks?
By Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130213)
Israel
June 6, 2018 7:32pm CST
I know movie theaters were pricey when I went and then on top of that buying snacks which adds more to the bill. I like others used to sneak my own snacks in because I bought what I wanted to eat.
So, how many of you because of the prices being so high snuck in your own snacks to the movie theater? Thank you Valerie for bringing that up.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jun 18
Very easy to bring in candy bars and much cheaper.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jun 18
@Hannihar No. They just take tickets.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@JohnRoberts
Did they ever ask if you brought something in from the outside|?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
7 Jun 18
I go to watch the movie, not to eat.
When my kids were young I would send them with treats in a bag. It was allowed at that time.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@ElusiveButterfly
That is interesting at one time theaters let people bring in their own food. I thought the purpose was that they make money for the theater by people buying snacks from them.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@Hannihar our local drive-in and multi-plex theaters do not allow snacks to be brought in.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Jun 18
@ElusiveButterfly
so, do you buy things there then or not buy anything at all?
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
7 Jun 18
Hi Hanni. We would buy pizza or fries or popcorn and milk tea or soda.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@mlgen1037
So Louise movie theaters there have french fries too. That is great. You really have a nice picnic while you watch the movie.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
7 Jun 18
@Hannihar I think some have or some buy it somewhere before going inside the movie house, Hanni.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
2 Jul 18
In my country they never actually check our bags and lots of people bring their own snacks. I have also done it in the past. Now I usually buy a small popcorn and share it with my husband.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
2 Jul 18
@Hannihar I visit the movie theater once or twice a year. Right now I have a gift card and I will probably use it later this year. Most of the time I watch movies at home.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
3 Jul 18
@Porcospino
That is nice you have a gift card. Does that include buying snacks too? I love to watch at home so can just relax.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
2 Jul 18
@Porcospino
It has been so long that I went to the movie theater that I cannot remember if they checked us or not.
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@akalinus (43366)
• United States
7 Jun 18
We sometimes got the big thing of popcorn and shared it. It is a lot cheaper to get fast food before or after the show. When they catch you sneaking food in or eating illegal food, they can kick you out. Once my son paid for a large popcorn to share and two soft drinks. It cost more than the movie tickets.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Jun 18
before it was accepted. i do not know now because our city is without movie houses. hopefully when this biggest super mall opens in a couple of months, i will watch a movie in any of the 6 cinema houses.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@ridingbet
Sounds cool ingrid. Are you thinking about the snacks you will get?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Jun 18
@ridingbet
So, do you buy things when you go then?
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
7 Jun 18
Growing up, the prices weren't too bad so we bought snacks there. But we have snuck in snacks for the nieces and nephews when we've taken them over the last 3 years. As kids these days cant sit still to watch tv unless snacking.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
7 Jun 18
@Hannihar no just would keep getting up and switching seats
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@Courtlynn
I can understand that. Kids have a hard time sitting still. Did they want to talk during the movie or want to run in and out?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
1 Jul 18
@responsiveme
Do you have a safe place to put it till you want to drink it?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
2 Jul 18
@responsiveme
Is that because they do not sell it in the theater?
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
1 Jul 18
@Hannihar I carry it in my hand. They allow water
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
7 Jun 18
It's either I would eat first or I would buy some snacks at the supermarket. Popcorns in the movie theaters are kinda pricey.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@chicnthin
Very good idea to buy them before you go to the movie theater.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
7 Jun 18
@chicnthin
You do by getting them elsewhere.
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
8 Jun 18
Yes. My parents did it when we were kids, and when I got older I also did it myself a few times.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Jun 18
@redhotpogo
Fun isn't it and did your parents have fun doing it too?
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
8 Jun 18
We did for my dad and even told them as he was a diabetic and took a sandwich and fruit.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@Hannihar yes they didn’t mind, I guess depends on the theatre
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Jun 18
@CookieMonster46
I understand that and so they were cool about it?
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
10 Jun 18
@CookieMonster46
I guess and the country the theater is in.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
7 Jun 18
It happened to me. Sometimes I buy the snacks there, but I also sneaked my own, too.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Jun 18
@anikoonline
So, do they ask or check you to see if you bring your own in?
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
9 Jun 18
@Hannihar No, they never check the bag. I think this is the reason why many people take their own snack. There's no risk.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
10 Jun 18
@anikoonline
I am glad they do not check the bag.
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