Talking During Movies

[Cedwards38]

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.

[Walter123]

Tell them to shut up,

[fred53]

Or ask them to please be quiet. If that gets no attention(like those who answer their cell phones)then move if you can. If that doesn't work go to the manager and ask for your money back. If they ask why....tell them.

No you aren't being too sensitive it is they who are being insensitive and inconsiderate. You paid to see a movie, not listen to them chat about it.

[Topspinmo]

some people just can't SHUT UP no matter where there at!:popcorn::1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

some people just can't SHUT UP no matter where there at!:popcorn::1rotfl:

I usually just move to another seat. I do that too if there is a person consistently pushing back the seat in front of me.

[Cedwards38]

What Do You Say to Talkers at the Movies to Get Them to Shut Up? (http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/560686-what-do-you-say-to-talkers-at-the-movies-to-get-them-to-shut-up)

[Sandtrap328]

I would move to another seat away from them - quickly.

Remember that there just might be one of those "well-trained citizens" we read about in another thread who now feel compelled to carry their handgun anywhere they go in The Villages.

Remember the retired police captain in Wesley Chapel who shot and killed a man for texting during the movie previews - and who cannot say that that a retired police who also was a firearms trainer was not "well-trained"?

[Cedwards38]

What do you say to people who insist on talking in movie theaters? - Real Simple (http://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-magazine/life-lessons/talking-in-movie-theaters)

[Villageswimmer]

What do you say to people who insist on talking in movie theaters? - Real Simple (http://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-magazine/life-lessons/talking-in-movie-theaters)

Like the suggestion to tell the usher. What usher?

[Cedwards38]

OK, let me be completely honest.

Part of my reason for posting this on TOTV is the hope that some of the persons guilty of this movie rudeness will read it here and realize that the rest of us did not pay our money to listen to the distraction of what you believe to be your witty repartee, or to hear you share you opinions about what is happening on the screen and why. (We also did not pay to listen to you rattle your Milkduds box, or make incredibly annoying noises consuming your Orville Redenbachers, but that issue is for another day.)

We paid to watch a movie. I'm sorry, but if you don't understand the plot or the dialogue, then you either should leave and choose something simpler next time, or wait until the film is finished before you make your inquiries. And if I want a movie review, I'll check Rotten Tomatoes (which also gives me another idea about how to deal with your inconsideration of the rest of us). Let's hope you know who you are!

That felt pretty good. Now I'm going to take a deep breath. :boxing2::duck::popcorn::)

[Boomer]

OK, let me be completely honest.

Part of my reason for posting this on TOTV is the hope that some of the persons guilty of this movie rudeness will read it here and realize that the rest of us did not pay our money to listen to the distraction of what you believe to be your witty repartee, or to hear you share you opinions about what is happening on the screen and why. (We also did not pay to listen to you rattle your Milkduds box, or make incredibly annoying noises consuming your Orville Redenbachers, but that issue is for another day.)

We paid to watch a movie. I'm sorry, but if you don't understand the plot or the dialogue, then you either should leave and choose something simpler next time, or wait until the film is finished before you make your inquiries. And if I want a movie review, I'll check Rotten Tomatoes (which also gives me another idea about how to deal with your inconsideration of the rest of us). Let's hope you know who you are!

That felt pretty good. Now I'm going to take a deep breath. :boxing2::duck::popcorn::)


YES! I completely understand. The constant babblers and the ice rattlers drive me nuts.

When we were in TV in October, I read in the Sun that at least one of the movie theaters was going to start selling pizza and French fries and other fast food. -- Each with its own SMELL! And so we soon will have "The Roar of the Grease and the Smell of the Crowd." -- I have a nose like a hound dog. If I end up next to people who bring their own buffet, I will have to move.

I do try to reduce the odds of sitting near the clods by trying to go to movies at times and on days when they might not be so crowded. I never go early in the run.

Oh, and that thing you said -- about hoping the rude people see this and know who they are -- well, I am sorry to have to tell you but that is not likely to happen. -- Those are the self-important people who think that WE obviously don't know who THEY are.

[SALYBOW]

Ask then what the last person said--"what did he say. I could not hear for all the talking"

[Retiring]

Sometimes a dirty look works.

[billethkid]

I would move to another seat away from them - quickly.

Remember that there just might be one of those "well-trained citizens" we read about in another thread who now feel compelled to carry their handgun anywhere they go in The Villages.

Remember the retired police captain in Wesley Chapel who shot and killed a man for texting during the movie previews - and who cannot say that that a retired police who also was a firearms trainer was not "well-trained"?

:shocked:

[OldManTime]

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.



For that reason i don't go any more, so many movie goers are so disrespectful, they just don't give a dam.:spoken:

60 years ago they would have been thrown out, but god forbid, don't want to hurt someones feelings…. they should be kicked out!!!! :spoken:

[Taltarzac725]

OK, let me be completely honest.

Part of my reason for posting this on TOTV is the hope that some of the persons guilty of this movie rudeness will read it here and realize that the rest of us did not pay our money to listen to the distraction of what you believe to be your witty repartee, or to hear you share you opinions about what is happening on the screen and why. (We also did not pay to listen to you rattle your Milkduds box, or make incredibly annoying noises consuming your Orville Redenbachers, but that issue is for another day.)

We paid to watch a movie. I'm sorry, but if you don't understand the plot or the dialogue, then you either should leave and choose something simpler next time, or wait until the film is finished before you make your inquiries. And if I want a movie review, I'll check Rotten Tomatoes (which also gives me another idea about how to deal with your inconsideration of the rest of us). Let's hope you know who you are!

That felt pretty good. Now I'm going to take a deep breath. :boxing2::duck::popcorn::)



I will admit that I frequently sit way away from people at the movie theater-- unless accompanied by others-- because I often have quite a bit of gas. And, if a big talker is in front of me, well then I see no reason to keep it in as long as it is not of the underpants surprise type.

[Polar Bear]

I will admit that I frequently sit way away from people at the movie theater-- unless accompanied by others-- because I often have quite a bit of gas. And, if a big talker is in front of me, well then I see no reason to keep it in as long as it is not of the underpants surprise type.

:^O

[rubicon]

I would move to another seat away from them - quickly.

Remember that there just might be one of those "well-trained citizens" we read about in another thread who now feel compelled to carry their handgun anywhere they go in The Villages.

Remember the retired police captain in Wesley Chapel who shot and killed a man for texting during the movie previews - and who cannot say that that a retired police who also was a firearms trainer was not "well-trained"?

Hi Sandtrap: Were dabbling in a little drama and sub rosa politicking here you sly fox you

[rubicon]

OK, let me be completely honest.

Part of my reason for posting this on TOTV is the hope that some of the persons guilty of this movie rudeness will read it here and realize that the rest of us did not pay our money to listen to the distraction of what you believe to be your witty repartee, or to hear you share you opinions about what is happening on the screen and why. (We also did not pay to listen to you rattle your Milkduds box, or make incredibly annoying noises consuming your Orville Redenbachers, but that issue is for another day.)

We paid to watch a movie. I'm sorry, but if you don't understand the plot or the dialogue, then you either should leave and choose something simpler next time, or wait until the film is finished before you make your inquiries. And if I want a movie review, I'll check Rotten Tomatoes (which also gives me another idea about how to deal with your inconsideration of the rest of us). Let's hope you know who you are!

That felt pretty good. Now I'm going to take a deep breath. :boxing2::duck::popcorn::)

Hi Cedwards: Naw there never recognize themselves. You have to hit them head on. I know I am an expert because as a kid I worked in a theater as an usher and the two most difficult things an usher has to is trying stop people from talking or locking lips up in the balcony:police::D

[Chatbrat]

I normally repeat word for word what they're saying & make it loud enough so they can get the message. The same goes for people who are in restaurant & are on a cell-phone.

[looneycat]

[B]
We paid to watch a movie. I'm sorry, but if you don't understand the plot or the dialogue, then you either should leave and choose something simpler next time, or wait until the film is finished before you make your inquiries. And if I want a movie review, I'll check Rotten Tomatoes (which also gives me another idea about how to deal with your inconsideration of the rest of us). Let's hope you know who you are!

That felt pretty good. Now I'm going to take a deep breath. :boxing2::duck::popcorn::)

Luke, welcome to the dark side bwahahaha:welcome:

[looneycat]

another option is to ask for the headphones that are for the hearing impaired stating you need them as some audience members make it impossible to hear. :a040:

[CassieInVa]

Chatbrat, I think your idea is great, but may annoy others that are not aware of why you are doing it. This is one of the reasons that I've given up going to the movies and just wait to view at home on our big screen.

[justjim]

We almost always go after the movie has played in the theatre for a while. There is rarely a crowd and we can move to a different seat if we see the need.

I wish the theatres would bring back the ushers but that is not likely to happen.

[Fraugoofy]

I like the idea of asking for headphones. Never thought of that. :)

[Nursebarb1]

Enlightening post. I have not been to the theatre in TV, but plan to. My experience in my local area is that there is mostly polite silence during a film. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Barefoot]

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[Love2cruise]

Last night we went to the Christmas Concert at The Sharon. First we had a Clapper & whistler that was so loud we had to cover our ears. During the intermission someone complained and they moved them. (Probably to a prime box seat.) Then some people moved into our row as most seats were empty. They proceeded to talk, laugh & sing during the performance, ok, the singing I can understand, you are caught up in the moment but laughing and talking got to me. So when the performers started to sing the "Ava Maria" that did it. I leaned over my husband and said "would you please be quiet". That did it, never heard another word. If you don't tell them they don't know they are bothering anyone else.

However I will never understand why people pay money to go to movie or a concert and feel it is ok to talk and laugh through it. What happened to manners. Most of us are in the same generation and I know we weren't raised to be rude.

Ok, now I feel better:)

[Cedwards38]

Would this work?

[CFrance]

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.
Cedwards, your movie people showed up at our pickleball court this morning. Talking at the top of their lungs, warming up, while we were in the middle of a game next to them.

My partner asked them if they could lower their voices. She was nice about it. They gave her a :boxing2: funny look, but they did lower their voices.

We couldn't move to another court. So I guess in the movie I would first move. If that's not possible, I'd ask them to be quiet.

[karostay]

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.
Sorry to say it's the same people when the leave the movies:popcorn: stop at the town square tie a half dozen seats together and show up around 7.
Then when they get home take their pet out:doggie: let it crap on the neighbors lawn
It's all about them

[dadspet]

We went to the Sharon for a show last week and 6 people showed up after the show started in our row, Most of the 6 came in at separate times for some reason and resulted in the the people sitting having to either to get up to let them pass or move to the side. Then after the group of 6 all arrived the women continues to talk about something during the show > it was somewhat annoying to us but they were a few seats away from us to say anything easily. After a short period the person in the row right in front of them had to turn around and ask them to be quite. We very happy he spoke up but to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?

[Barefoot]

..... to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?
To anyone with good manners, blatant rudeness is hard to comprehend.
Just thank your lucky stars that your momma raised you right.

[Bruiser1]

To anyone with good manners, blatant rudeness is hard to comprehend.
Just thank your lucky stars that your momma raised you right.

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.

[CFrance]

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.
In my opinion, that's a different scenario than talking in a movie or show theater. The issue as I saw it is that people shouldn't be talking during a movie or show.

[Fraugoofy]

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.
I can't remember the last time I had a male escort. I wonder how much they cost in 2015? Tee hee.. JK!

[Investment Painting Contractors]

65inch 3D HDTV with 1000 watt surround sound, Netflix Membership, 2 comfy chairs, Pause Button and 10 feet to the bathroom. Pure Heaven///

[MDLNB]

I don't feel like it is my obligation to move, or ignore the rudeness of other's ruining my movie experience. I have not gone to the movies in about 30 years because of these rude people. My wife still goes with friends and wishes I would go with her. I find it much better to watch the same movies on a large screen TV at home. I can also pause the movie if I wish to use the restroom or prepare a snack.

Back when I was young(er) and one of the last times I went to the theater, two teens up front were making crude and loud remarks, ruining the experience. Finally, having absorbed way too much of it, I stood up in the theater and shouted at them "YOU TWO, Shut Up" pointing at them. They hunched down in their seats. When the show was over, I waited in the lobby while my wife used the restroom and watched as the two came out. When they saw me, they looked immediately away and hugged the wall as they hastily left the theater. Hopefully they learned a lesson. I am much older now and not as inclined to subject myself to the misery of paying for an uncomfortable experience. There no longer is a penalty for rudeness, and the law even protects these rude people from any consequences of their actions. If the movie industry wishes NOT to lose business and money, it would be wise to figure out a way to minimize obnoxious behavior in their theaters. Not that it makes a whole lot of difference, but they have lost my business long ago.

[Walter123]

65inch 3D HDTV with 1000 watt surround sound, Netflix Membership, 2 comfy chairs, Pause Button and 10 feet to the bathroom. Pure Heaven///

You forgot Pirate Bay........oh, and the refrigerator.

[Cedwards38]

Lewis Black's PSA on movie talking:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bzO2NcylwI

[barmcm]

I know this is annoying, but there maybe a few reasons why. First, the talkers might be helping someone understand something or clarify what is said. We are not young and hearing can be a challenge during a movie. Also, if you where hearing aides, the sound of rattling milk duds, popcorn munching, talking is amplified. All of this is problematic. May I suggest asking the ticket booth for hearing impaired headset? These headsets block out all sound but the movie and it can adjust to a level to be heard by anyone. Problem solved.:icon_wink:

[Madelaine Amee]

We went to the Sharon for a show last week and 6 people showed up after the show started in our row, Most of the 6 came in at separate times for some reason and resulted in the the people sitting having to either to get up to let them pass or move to the side. Then after the group of 6 all arrived the women continues to talk about something during the show > it was somewhat annoying to us but they were a few seats away from us to say anything easily. After a short period the person in the row right in front of them had to turn around and ask them to be quite. We very happy he spoke up but to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?

Were you, by any chance, at the Celtic Christmas Show because the same thing happened to us. Unfortunately, they were sitting right next to me. The very large man beside me actually stood up during the show and took a movie (or whatever it is called) with his cell phone.

We also noticed that many of the people who had been in the bar area before the show, came in at the very last moment disturbing everyone to get to their seats.

There are some really good shows coming up, but I am hesitant to pay the money for a good seat if you are going to have to put up with such ignorance.

[yabbadu]

What Do You Say to Talkers at the Movies to Get Them to Shut Up? (http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/560686-what-do-you-say-to-talkers-at-the-movies-to-get-them-to-shut-up)

A Great statement to make to the offender. Will try this when and if it happens to me again!

[stadalberts]

Tell them to shut up,

DITTO! Someone needs to say something to these morons!

[Cart401]

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.

They are what they are so just ask them "Excuse me, but do you plan to talk during the whole movie?" and if they don't get the message, move to a seat where you can't hear them. My wife and I have done this on several occasions and it will work but be tactful.

[tomwed]

I agree with the person who said turn around and give them a dirty look. I forgot about that phrase "dirty look". I use to be a teacher so I guess I'm good at it.

No more pencils.
No more books.
No more teachers
Dirty looks.

[len84pa]

Post a "No Talking during the movie" sign out side of the theaters with a warning that you will be asked to leave if talking persists. If you refuse to leave, the police will be called. Some people need "hit" in the head with a 2 x 4 before they get the message. :boom:

[John_W]

I was just thinking about this during the last two films I saw in TV, Spectre in 3D and Martian in 3D. I've come to the conclusion that the theaters here play the films so loud it is impossible to hear anything else. I've been to many films at all three theaters. Just before the lights are dimmed listen to the crowd and you'll hear some murmur. Then the lights go out and the curtain opens wide and suddenly the film is your entire world, or at least it is for me.

[joldnol]

It's a common problem everywhere

[WhiteDover]

I and A Friend go to the movies, also, every week usually. We have encountered the same problem with rude people. Our Answer is turning around and shushing them. If that doesn't work, a reply rude of "Shut Up" Usually works quiet well. Sometimes rude just needs rude.

[BINKY]

I must agree, it is totally rude and inconsiderate to be talking while a movie (and movie previews) are being shown!!! We taught our children to respect these "rules", so why can't our "fellow seniors" follow these same "taught rules" themselves???!!! It's also known as "Respect for others"!!! Hoping the culprits get "this message"!!!
Kindly, A Movie Goer

[Doro22]

I normally repeat word for word what they're saying & make it loud enough so they can get the message. The same goes for people who are in restaurant & are on a cell-phone.

That is funny! We like going to the first showing in the mornings. There usually aren't many people there so we can get up & move if necessary. Once @ Brownwood the volume was so loud it was hurting our ears, so we requested it be turned down. So when the feature started it still was at screech level we went back out & asked for the manager.. I was adamant then & asked the mgr to come into the theater to hear it. I told them I was leaving if it wasn't turned down. They finally did. My hubby wears hearing aids & he had taken them off. I don't hear so well either, but that was outrageous.

[Cedwards38]

Went to see In the Heart of the Sea 3D yesterday at Brownwood. Had to move during the showing because a couple sitting close to me was talking and making other distracting noises with various snack choices from concession. Several stares and glares had absolutely no effect. IT'S AN EPIDEMIC!

[Taltarzac725]

Some of the snack choices at Old Mill Playhouse and Brownwood sure smell quite good.

I often wait until the movie had been here a few weeks before seeing it so that I can move around if some people are talkers, loud eaters, cell phone fanatics, chair kickers, etc.

Once in a while, if the movie has some kind of twist that I do not want the surprise revealed by some neighbor, then I will go to one of the first couple of showings. The Visit*(2015) - Rotten Tomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_visit_2015/) The Gift (2015) - Rotten Tomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_gift_2015/)

[cpbis]

Yes, it is annoying and totally inappropriate. We just saw "Brooklyn" at the Rialto and a woman in front of us talked to herself throughout most of the film. I asked quietly for her to stop but she never did. I do ask politely most of the time for them to "please stop talking" and most of the time they do in fact stop! I believe those who do talk during movies do so because of their tv viewing at home where they more than likely talk incessantly. Answer? I just do not know what else one can do. Years ago you could tell management and someone would come over and tell them to stop because it disturbed the others but I do not see that happening here in The Villages.

[Cedwards38]

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg

[CFrance]

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg
I love it!:clap2: Probably won't happen, though. TV does not like to p**s off the citizenry.

[John Palanci]

You can't say something to anyone, in case they may have a weapon, move or ask for your money back and leave you don't want them to come to you and harass you. I seen people answer a call in church, and the pastor said I hope you ware talking to God,

[tomwed]

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg
That is a great solution.

I know I need to turn my cell phone off but sometimes [most times?] I forget. I appreciate when someone or some clip reminds me.

Why not use an old clip to keep it funny? Or make their own old fashion clip and word it their own way to include cell phones. Remember the politically incorrect dancing Indians they would show at the drive in reminding you to buy at the refreshment stand? We could make that clip with dancing villagers doing a line dance?

[dadspet]

Were you, by any chance, at the Celtic Christmas Show because the same thing happened to us. Unfortunately, they were sitting right next to me. The very large man beside me actually stood up during the show and took a movie (or whatever it is called) with his cell phone.

We also noticed that many of the people who had been in the bar area before the show, came in at the very last moment disturbing everyone to get to their seats.

There are some really good shows coming up, but I am hesitant to pay the money for a good seat if you are going to have to put up with such ignorance.

Yes it was at the Celtic Christmas show.

[sueandskip]

I agree....I don't go anymore either....I do pay per view to see the new movies now...

[Serenoa]

Never fails that when we pay $75 - $100 or more for concert tickets we always have seats within hearing distance of some lady who just has to sing along with the artist that we PAID to hear. And to make it even worse, they never can sing worth a lick, can't carry a tune to save them......always some warbler who could make a deaf dog howl. Sometimes a dirty look will get them to shut up, but all too often they act totally oblivious to the fact that someone might object to their obnoxious noise-making. I just don't understand how some folks can be so dang inconsiderate.

[j8384]

No matter the age, if they were an idiot, or rude inconsiderate person when young, they seem to not change when they are older. (That has been what I have unfortunately experienced.)

[Boomer]

Never fails that when we pay $75 - $100 or more for concert tickets we always have seats within hearing distance of some lady who just has to sing along with the artist that we PAID to hear. And to make it even worse, they never can sing worth a lick, can't carry a tune to save them......always some warbler who could make a deaf dog howl. Sometimes a dirty look will get them to shut up, but all too often they act totally oblivious to the fact that someone might object to their obnoxious noise-making. I just don't understand how some folks can be so dang inconsiderate.



We attended a local chorus concert in our northern city. Printed in the program.......

Please refrain from humming or singing along with the choir; instead come to our next auditions.

That is the first time I have seen that request, and I hope it will not be the last. In fact, it should be announced, right along with the cellphones and the unwrapping candy announcements.

......Hey, OP, you sure hit a hot button. :)

[tomwed]

No humming?

[Boomer]

No humming?

Yep. Sorry tom.

I admit, I got a kick out of that announcement in the program. Of course, I have never fully recovered from a time years ago when a good friend nearly drowned out The Temptations.

Anyway, tom, no humming. Don't even think about it.