Comment on AMC Theatres Quarterly Losses Hit $202.1 Million After Box Office Got Off to Rocky Start
Steve@communick.news 3 days agoI am single, yes. But that never stopped my parents from saying no. I never had movie theater popcorn until I was an adult. You’re the parent. You’re in charge.
eskimofry@lemm.ee 3 days ago
What sort of parent will say no to popcorn at the movies? Especially if their kids ask and its supposed to be a fun night out?
You don’t seem to understand that you can’t always say no or you might ruin the day for somebody else and in extension… yourself
Steve@communick.news 3 days ago
That’s only because your kids have the expectation now.
If you make it abundantly clear before you get to the theater, there won’t be any snacks; Then when they complain, take them home. They’ll know you’re serous next time, and it won’t be a problem.
Stegget@lemmy.world 3 days ago
You’re not wrong, but you’re also ignoring the fact that the whole point of a movie theater is to have an “experience” and the snacks are part of it. Sure, you don’t have to get it, yes your strategy can be done and will work, and I have a long and storied history of stopping by the candy aisle in the grocery store before noisily making my way to my seat and enjoying my discount goodies. But buying a ticket to a theater is a matter of spectacle and experience, and that exact experience is becoming rapidly unaffordable even when you just buy the tickets alone anymore.
Steve@communick.news 3 days ago
Do you make the same argument complaining on the expense of a vacation “experience”, while insisting on buying first class tickets and staying at 4&5 star hotels?
Auli@lemmy.ca 3 days ago
If I can’t afford popcorn at the movie I’m not going to the movie as they money could obviously be out to better use.
Steve@communick.news 3 days ago
Absolutely agree