Palerider Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 With all of you criminals on here...its a wonder your pics don't hang in the Post Office for most wanted...."Snack Smugglers".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alana Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Oh here's an other justification. They don't sell diet Root Beer at the theater, so I need to bring my own. I get light headed with out sugar, it's a medical thing, so I need to bring my own. I don't like their brand of water. etc etc etc:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 · Hidden Hidden The one thing I do like about the Megaplex theaters is you can invest in one of their mugs and then each refill is 75 cents if I remember correctly.The Megaplex refills here cost $2 vesus $4 for a pop in a paper cup. Large size. Link to comment
checkerboy Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 i wouldn't smuggle a 3 course meal in ....but as I have mentioned....snacks yes...I think the time we took in Taco Bell was probably a 3 course meal. I loved it when the kids were little, cause you can load a diaper bag up, let me tell you. And you get no questions as to why you need it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADoyle90815 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Personally, I think it is tacky. The ticket prices go towards paying the basic bills for the theater, while employees get their salary from food sales. If sales go way down, theater employees might be laid off, especially if a theater has to close. I prefer to eat before I go to the movies, but I do get popcorn because I love it. I don't drink much soda anyway, so I'm more likely to drink from the fountain after buying my popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Seems to me, the real stealing comes from charging ridiculous prices for the snackbar items. Viva the Palerider Rebels! We don't need no steeenking snackbar banditos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 All places that sell fountain drinks make a killing of them.....I worked a concession stand for a neighbpr of mine a few yrs ago and he told me the fountain drinks only cost about 50 cents at that time for everything. They did charge 1.25 per cup....now the theatre...wow.....talk about mark-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia2 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 My son worked at a huge 24 screen theater for a while several years ago. he said they didn't care if people brought their own stuff in. They make enough profit on just the tickets. Other theaters do post signs, but when they charge $3.00 for a candy bar you can get for 50 cents at the store next door, they are just inviting people to bring in their own snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodhigirlsmiles Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Going to the movies is getting very expensive, $10.50 to $11.00 for each ticket. On top of that, the popcorn, candy, nachos, hot dogs and sodas, X 4.When we go to the movies with my husband he doesn't like me bringing outside food. He says it looks tacky and he rather spent $30 to $40 on snacks than going through the embarrassment of people seeing him with outside food.Is not like I'm bringing burritos or hamburgers with french fries, I just bring candy bars, soda or water, and sometimes chips. Is this a guy thing because they feel they can't provide for their families?When I told him that I always do it with the kids when we go alone he said that I shouldn't because we "have the money" to buy them like everybody else. What do you guys think, is he right on this?if it is an entire pizza (as my parents have tried - more than once - to bring), i could say it may be a little tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over43 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I might buy their soda....but I would have my M&M's and maybe Dots...:)I buy the sodas, but I'm on water tablets for high blood pressure, so I spend part of the movie heading to the lieu. I don't eat too much candy, etc. anyway except around...the Holidays, so it is often a non-issue. But I still don't think it's tacky.O43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy740 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Why do I get the feeling that this thread would be a great Seinfeld episode??? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Why do I get the feeling that this thread would be a great Seinfeld episode??? :) why do I see Kramer sneaking a steak dinner into the movie...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Articles of Faith: 12 We believe in being asubject to bkings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in cobeying, honoring, and sustaining the dlaw. 13 aWe believe in being bhonest, true, cchaste, dbenevolent, virtuous, and in doing egood to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we fhope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to gendure all things. If there is anything hvirtuous, ilovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. In every theatre I have been in, at the front doors there are placards that state- No Food or Drink allowed. That is the Law of the Theatre.Is it honest to bring in your own food and drink? No it isn't. Shame on all of those who once held the mantle of Bishop/Branch President, and those who do now hold any calling within a Bishopric/Stake Presidency for stating that Yes, it is okay to bring in your own food and drink. It is not the honest thing to do. It makes no difference how much you pay for tickets, that does not give you an excuse to be dishonest.Yes, Rainofgold, it IS tacky and dishonest to bring in your own foods and drink.Now, when you sit down with your Bishop at your Temple Recommend interview and he asks you if you have dealt fairly with your fellow man, tell him how you bring in your own food and drinks to the theater because you feel they over charge you for food, and you pay enough in tickets to pay for the film and ALL of the theater's overhead. Then come back and let's hear what he has to say about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy740 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 why do I see Kramer sneaking a steak dinner into the movie...:)Watch him get arrested for having a knife to cut it with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Watch him get arrested for having a knife to cut it with! yes....I could see that.....:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainofGold Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 In every theatre I have been in, at the front doors there are placards that state- No Food or Drink allowed. That is the Law of the Theatre.Is it honest to bring in your own food and drink? No it isn't. Shame on all of those who once held the mantle of Bishop/Branch President, and those who do now hold any calling within a Bishopric/Stake Presidency for stating that Yes, it is okay to bring in your own food and drink. It is not the honest thing to do. It makes no difference how much you pay for tickets, that does not give you an excuse to be dishonest.Yes, Rainofgold, it IS tacky and dishonest to bring in your own foods and drink.Now, when you sit down with your Bishop at your Temple Recommend interview and he asks you if you have dealt fairly with your fellow man, tell him how you bring in your own food and drinks to the theater because you feel they over charge you for food, and you pay enough in tickets to pay for the film and ALL of the theater's overhead. Then come back and let's hear what he has to say about that.I will ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalenfehl Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I think it's tacky (though that's not quite the right word for it), but being the imperfect man that I am, I will confess that I have been known to sneak in a treat or two in the past. I know it's not right and I haven't done it in a long time. Alas I still have my own crooked corners to hammer straight. Where's my sledgehammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy740 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 My wife reminded me of when her mother went to Denny's and asked if she could bring her own orange juice!!! (Now, what do you think the waitress said?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 My wife reminded me of when her mother went to Denny's and asked if she could bring her own orange juice!!!(Now, what do you think the waitress said?) go confess your sins to your Bishop on sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona0197 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 You all can sneak your snacks in if you like. I prefer the theater's popcorn with so much butter it drips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annewandering Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Price gougers deserve no respect. If they want me to buy they will price accordingly. No way am I going that long without something to drink. If its a sin to bring in food and drink is it a sin to cause others to sin by your greed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona0197 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 So you would break rules to bring your own snacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegrits Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Playing the devils advocate...If its a sin to bring in food and drink is it a sin to cause others to sin by your greed? 1 sin + 1 sin = 0 sins, because they cancel each other out.1 good sin deserves another good sin. Do unto others what is done unto you...Funny thing, I haven't been out to a movie in a couple of years; yesterday afternoon my sis invited me to go with her and my niece to see a movie.My sis made the decision, several years ago, to drink no beverage with caffeine in it. Most restaurants and theatres will have Diet Coke, but not Diet Caffeine Free Coke...so she stops at a convenience store to buy one for during the movie. They also did not have it...she comes out with a bottle of water. Her reasoning was, she likes this particular brand, "and anyway, it's cheaper this way." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia2 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 WE avoid this question altogether by renting the dvd when it comes out and can have all the cheap snacks we want at home! and we can wear our PJ's~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) WE avoid this question altogether by renting the dvd when it comes out and can have all the cheap snacks we want at home! and we can wear our PJ's~that makes it easier....then you don't have to repent like we need to....:D Edited December 30, 2008 by Palerider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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