Would it be a good idea to put a smoking section in movie theatres?

I'm old enough (Sadly) to remember the days when people could smoke in movie theaters. The smoke, oddly enough, didn't realize that it was supposed to stay in the smoking section, and instead drifted all over. There's no reason to go back to those days. If you need a cig, go out and smoke, and miss the film.

Would it be a good idea to put a smoking section in movie theatres?ballet

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NO
Absolutely not. Unless they are enclosed in glass and the other people in the theater can't inhale their smoke. Maybe at a drive-in.
No, you would still be able to smell the smoke. They would have to have special theaters completely separate for smoking.
I'd say no too.
i think that it is not a good idea to have a smoking section in the movie theater beacuse there are a lot of kids that go to the movies.
No, I don't think so. The wat I see it, there is no such thing as a "smoking section". A movie theater is one big building with big rooms. The smoke would effect everyone, not just the person smoking. The same thing with resturants. One big space. The smoke goes into the air all over the building, not just in the one area where the cigarette or cigar was smoked. I don't know about other people, but if movie theaters smelled like smoke, it would make the experience of seeing a movie in a theater much less enjoyable, as smoke really bothers me. Good question, though.
No. I'm a smoker but if I can't go a couple of hours without a cigarette that really is my problem, not everyone elses.

Besides, with home theater sales burgeoning and movie theater ticket sales dropping, it wouldn't be worth the money it would cost to add special ventilation systems (and even then some of the smoke would still get to the non smokers).
No.You would still be able to smell the smoke.
Ummm.... let me think about that. NO!!!! Smoking is disgusting, why do you think it is being banned everywhere even in bars now???
yes. years ago I worked at a theater where there was smoking and non smoking. I think that those who get up and move and miss the movie to smoke makes me nutty
People used to be able to smoke in theatres and in restaraunts.!!! It would not be a good idea to add a smoking section at this point in anti-smoking culture. I stay home and am able to watch DVD's and VHS tapes. Net Flix is great!!!
NO! I would never go to the movies again.

Having a smoking "section" is like having a "peeing section" in a swimming pool.

If you can't go 90 minutes without a smoke, you are in danger of imminent death. You are wayyy more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, and other health problems. You probably stink within 10 feet of you. Your hair, fingers, clothes all smell like a bar.

Quit today. Even if you gain 20 lbs, it is not as unhealthy as smoking. And you won't.

I don't go to any restaurant that has a smoking section. I don't go to bars anymore for that very reason. I don't go to bingo or any casinos if there is smoking.

Only about 26% of US population still smoke. You are in the VAST minority and you are fast becoming a dinosaur. You know what happened to THEM!
No.

You couldn't contain the smoke...

The smoke would waft across the projection creating shadows on the screen.

Smoking should never, ever be allowed in theatres.

Is there a valid reason why people aren鈥檛 allowed to bring their own food to movie theatres?

I mean, I do it anyway, but grocery stores, video stores, drugstores, etc. don鈥檛 have signs saying that you can鈥檛 bring in outside food. Is it just because they want to sell you overpriced concessions?

Is there a valid reason why people aren鈥檛 allowed to bring their own food to movie theatres?sheet music

Of course-- if everyone brought food from outside, then no one would pay $8 for a bag of popcorn, and $5 for a glass of coke.

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you got it... they do not make their money on the tickets
Selling overpriced concessions is how most movie theaters make their money.
some theaters where I live let in outside food.

and yes, it is to sell what they have.
Yep that's pretty much it, think about it....who in his or her right mind would pay five bucks for pop corn and four bucks for a drink? if people were allowed to bring food they would run out of business
Obviously they want to have a profit selling you overpriced junk!
yeah, i think it's for the money mainly ... although, cinemas don't sell foil wrapped products 'cos of the rustling in the bag!!! there's nothing worse than having someone behind you who is digging their hand in to a bag of doritos every 2 seconds!!!
To answer your question, yes there is a valid reason. Those theatres, etc., make their money from the concessions not from the movies shown.
yes, they want a monopoly on their outrageous prices at the counter, and their prices are ridicious! its about an 100 % profit and i sneak stuff in too!
Yes, its because of the concessions. Movie theatres, suprisingly, don't hardly make anything from the actual movie sales. Almost all of that goes to the movie production company and the distributors. So almost all of the theatre's revenue comes from the sale of concessions. Weird, huh?
Yep. That is mostly the reason. The other reason is that they are worried that people will bring in foods that may offend other movie goers or the will bring full meals and make too much noise with packaging and then there are the health regulations to make sure someone doesn't try to sue them for "contamination" or food poisoning. If you have food already for sale and you do by chance have someone claim they are "sick" from eating at your theater, it will be easier to isolate and prove it was the theater and not their own food.
Exactly! I was just on a cruise to Mexico and they said to only buy from the American stores. Obviously they were self-promoting......
they want you to spend your money on their 10 dollar movie and 6 dollar hot dog 7 dollar pop corn and 6 dollar box of candy. oh and 3 dollars for a bottled water

A DVD with just you and a friend(s) alone at home OR at the movie theatres?

OR drive-in

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A DVD at home. A friend or not, either way I'll enjoy it more than at the movies.

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the 1st option

u can pause rewind forward

and then u can have fun inbetween the movie
A drive-in sounds good.
Definitly at home...its so much better. You can talk about the movie if you want, its cheaper, and you can make your own snacks and make it fun.
Well home with a friend and a DVD...but a drive-in...not too many of those around anymore ...it has been at least 15 yrs...so maybe the drive-in......
I was going to say Drive-in, and then I saw that you typed it. I go there almost every week in the summer.

Can someone tell me when The Seeker (The Dark is rising) will be in NZ movie theatres?

It's probably not going to. The movie is already out on DVD.

That's a really, really bad film, so don't be disappointed if you don't get to see it.

When you are trying to squeeze in a tight area (movie theater) is it more polite to...?

Is it more polite to pass the person with your butt in their face or your crotch?

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haha

I've wondered that myself.

If I'm feeling generous, I pass them with my bubble-butt to their face ;)

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butt and let 1 out.... oops.
I don't know which is more polite, but I always point my crotch away from their face. I don't want some dude checking out my junk!
butt in the face
I usually sit on the outside, so it doesn't matter...

When someone wants in, I just get up and let them in...

Was it wrong to bring a KFC bowl to the movie theater and save money instead of getting $15 popcorn?

i can sneak them in my mullet

Was it wrong to bring a KFC bowl to the movie theater and save money instead of getting $15 popcorn???binoculars

I always sneak food into the movie theater

Was it wrong to bring a KFC bowl to the movie theater and save money instead of getting $15 popcorn???violin opera theater

KFC is wrong period.
yes
heck no. That was good thinking.
Its only wrong if you get caught.
nope. as long as you don't get caught! I sneak in food all the time..
It was wrong of you to buy that nasty azz bowl in the first place!
Yes!~ Movie popcorn is better than KFC any day, yum yum! lol
No way, I've done that tons of times...it's really easy to do in the winter.
Nope that is a great idea not for the theater but for you
Thats a good Idea...but wont work I guess. They want to run their side-business as well....I hate that rip-off though..

Now they wont even let you take even your cell phone...at least in my area....I was not impressed at all......
I actually can't wait till lunch so I can have one. Of course you were in the right for doing this. Popcorn pales in greatness to the awesomness of KFC bowl.
No it wasn't.
no way jose!

KFC %26gt; $15 popcorn
Not if you are protesting the high prices, but you were probably in violation of the theaters no food or drink from the outside.
there ain't nothing wrong with that! Although i usually sneak in drinks... hehe.
cheap a...s....s
As long as the KFC bowl enjoys the movie.
if they don't know you bought it in.... we have a theatre here that dosen't care either way, that's cool.

I would stick to foods that don't stink up the place though, no strong odours
as long as it fit in your date's purse... not a prob... a bargain's a bargain...
I do it all the time. Movie snacks are much too expensive these days.

Sometimes I even pop my own corn and take it with me and I always take my own bottled water.
Yes, you are cutting in to my profits
nope perfectly understandable! just keep it hidden or everyone will want some.
Thanks! I just spewed coffee all over my screen!! That was funny.

How would you sneak one of those in?
You were simply being frugal. Why waste $15 for popcorn you can pop yourself? Although the movie theater may not agree with what you did, but I do. And so does everyone else, probably.
Nothing wrong that! I'd do the same. Who the hell would pay so much for freaking popcorn anyway?!
No.The prices at the movie are absolutly ridiculous.Also, some people dont like popcorn and candy, they would rather have their own snack (like you did).But they already get paid alot to screen the movie then from us buying 8 dollar tickets.So I would not feel bad at all
I would. I hate paying the prices just for popcorn and drinks at the flippin' movie theater.
how on earth did you sneak a KFC bowl into the theater? They should have given you free popcorn just for that :P

I always sneak food into the theaters - it probably isn't "right" but it's the only way we can all afford to go. *Shrugs* Lesser of two evils?
they charge $4.50 for a small water so no, it's not wrong. But you'll have to hide it someway, because I'm pretty sure they wont let you in w/ outside food

What should i do on a blind date at a movie theater? I'm 15 and she is 14?

Watch the movie, when something happens in the movie make a comment to her, get to know her a little bit afterward and if you seem to click take her number and possibly go out again some time.

What should i do on a blind date at a movie theater? I'm 15 and she is 14?performing arts center

watch the movie

What should i do on a blind date at a movie theater? I'm 15 and she is 14?sunshine opera theater

how about...watch the movie?
just watch the movie get to know her after.
watch the movie......and if you like the girl at the end ask her out on another date.
U gotta see if she's pretty first

and see if you really like her

so then yall could just chill
Watch the movie and perhaps lunch/dinner afterwards
First go for the old romantic thing... Bring her flowers and stuff like that. Buy her the ticket and buy her popcorn and candy. It'll give her the best first impression and please don't do that yawning thing that guys usually end up doing. Just ask her like a good boy, Like say is it okay if I put my arm around you? or something like that and may be she''ll like it... Just try it...
this is what i have to say ok im 14 and im a girl so you should just try to get to now her and just talk to her and staff and see were that takes you !