[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

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]

Originally Posted by 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"?

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

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[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]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

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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.

Luke, welcome to the dark side bwahahaha

[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.

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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 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.