[bestmickey]

Always bring a flashlight to the movies. If someone is on their cell phone, light the flashlight at them and loudly state "Turn off your phone!"

[Hancle704]

Oh those very important calls that must be handled in movies, Savannah Center and yes Church. Folks are requested to mute their cell phones before Mass begins at our Church, yet we still hear occasional ringtones during Mass. Guess some folks just can't figure out how this mute button works, or they show no consideration for anyone other than themselves. I like the idea of shining a flashlight on them in a darkened theater.

[mgjim]

Originally Posted by bestmickey

Always bring a flashlight to the movies. If someone is on their cell phone, light the flashlight at them and loudly state "Turn off your phone!"

You are a genius (or at least, a very bright person).

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by bestmickey

Always bring a flashlight to the movies. If someone is on their cell phone, light the flashlight at them and loudly state "Turn off your phone!"

Thanks Bestmickey,
Instead of our water guns, girl's posse can use flashlights at theaters to quiet the rudenicks.

When did adults start doing this??? I visited my Mom this weekend in south Florida. We went to a movie and a senior man in the front row started talking loudly near the end of the show. His wife tried to shush him, but he kept gabbing. Someone shouted, "shut up," which he ignored until he finished whatever he was saying.

Sheesh.

[thistrucksforyou]

This is why we quit going to the movies.....

[hedoman]

OK I'm going to throw this out.......

There has been a measurble increase in rudeness on the roads, in the squares, the movies, golf courses , restaruants and just about every corner of TV in the last month or 2. We have experienced it at every turn. The only difference between the times we rarely experienced this "attitude" and now is "in season". Too many people crammed in a small space... Wife and I are counting the days until summer when it is quiet and polite..... Now I ain't sayin it's the snowbirds draw your own conclusions

BTW experienced the same rudeness this week at the movies I LIKE the idea of a flash light or a red laser.

Now don't get me started about smoking BUT PEOPLE! IF YOU ARE STANDING NEXT TO AN ASHTRAY AT THE SQUARES EXPECT THERE TO BE SMOKERS THERE TOO. STOP demanding them to stop smoking in their designated area!

[Avista]

We try to attend the first movie of the day. So far, haven't noticed a rudeness problem then. Could it be at later shows there are less inhibitions.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by Avista

We try to attend the first movie of the day. So far, haven't noticed a rudeness problem then. Could it be at later shows there are less inhibitions.

We usually attend the matiness too. Yesterday's incident was at the 2:25 show--prior to happy hour so there shouldn't have been any lowered inhibitions due to the effects of libation.

[paulandjean]

Sounds like they are acting like children at the movies.

[Bogie Shooter]

I believe it is the responsibility of the theater management to correct this situation. If they don't it will have a negative effect on their business as it gets worse.
BTW they cannot correct something that they are not aware of.

The use of lasers could be a dangerous.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I believe it is the responsibility of the theater management to correct this situation. If they don't it will have a negative effect on their business as it gets worse.
BTW they cannot correct something that they are not aware of.

The use of lasers could be a dangerous.

I agree with you, but logistically this has its drawbacks. If someone is being noisy it means: 1. I have to leave my seat and miss a portion of the movie in the process, and 2. Once the management (or usher) arrives, I have to deal with the ensuing discussion between the rude patrons and management. At this point, I will have missed too much of the dialogue.

I am not a confrontational person (and I abhor violence), but perhaps a light smack in the head is a more effective response.

[Badminton]

Sorry about your bad time. But to get you back in a happy frame of mind I see in your photo that you are stand up paddle boarding. I will be in Sarasota in a few weeks and will give it a try. It looks like a Blast! Do you still do it? Anywhere around the Villages that you can do it safe from gators? Any other SUP folk in the Villages?

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

I agree with you, but logistically this has its drawbacks. If someone is being noisy it means: 1. I have to leave my seat and miss a portion of the movie in the process, and 2. Once the management (or usher) arrives, I have to deal with the ensuing discussion between the rude patrons and management. At this point, I will have missed too much of the dialogue.

I am not a confrontational person (and I abhor violence), but perhaps a light smack in the head is a more effective response.

A bucket full of buttered popcorn on the head might be effective too!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

I agree with you, but logistically this has its drawbacks. If someone is being noisy it means: 1. I have to leave my seat and miss a portion of the movie in the process, and 2. Once the management (or usher) arrives, I have to deal with the ensuing discussion between the rude patrons and management. At this point, I will have missed too much of the dialogue.

I am not a confrontational person (and I abhor violence), but perhaps a light smack in the head is a more effective response.

That would be called assault. Then you would probably miss the whole movie.
You may have to give up some of the dialogue to get the problem stopped.

[2BNTV]

When movies come out that appeal to the younger generation and kids, I try to go when it is a not a popular time. I do not expect kids to be quiet when a movie is on.

Adults should be mature enough to zip their lips once the movie starts.T

This is another sign of the times that some people are just not caring for the concerns of other.

I would move to another seat to avoid confrontation. It they are so insensitive to the needs of others then I doubt whether they really care to change.

Some people are just in their own world.