I dont like to buy popcorn and soft drinks in the cinema, because usually the price of food or snacks in cinema is twice than the regular price. My friends always buy popcorn and soft drink, but i dont. I dont like to eat and drink inside the cinema, it makes me easily go to comfort room or toilet, and i will leave the room theater for at least 5 minutes or more, because many girls are waiting in line in the toilet... arggg!!! If i leave at least 5-10 minutes, i already pass some scenes that maybe really important to understand the whole movie... and you paid already for the ticket that makes you watch the whole story...!!! arggggghhh!!! Better not eat and drink inside the theater... that is why i always avoid to buy popcorn or other snack and drinks...
How about you? Did you experience it also?
[question posted by manya_pearl]
responses and comments:
so do i..don like to buy pop corn but i like have drink when watching movies..and enjoy the movie with ma friends..note but i take pop corn from the one that ma friend buys..lol [kvnnashty]
Nope hardly ever. The price of the tickets are so high we can barely afford to take our daughter as often as we'd like. We usually see our movies anymore through net flix. Besides the price of a concession is OUTRAGEOUS. I have a child to raise. [ersmommy1]
I never buy food or drinks at the theater. The prices are outrageous and they rarely have anything healthy. It's nice to watch DVDs at home so you can pause the movie and use the restroom, get snacks, etc. [brimia]
We don't buy popcorn and soft drink in cinema. First, I am not interested in popcorn. Second, the price is much more expensive to buy in cinema. Third, our home is nearby the cinema. So if we want, I prefer to bring our snacks to the cinema. The most important is, when you are eating, you can focus to watch a movie. And nowadays movie tickets are quite expensive, so why not just watch movie than eating snacks? [youless]
No. We buy food elsewhere. We would go to a supermarket or grocery store first before going to theater. [clowdine]
I rarely ever buy popcorn and soda at the movies. I usually eat before I go so that way I won't be hungry. I think that here, for a medium popcorn/drink combo, it's around $10.00. I think that's ridiculous considering there are a lot of places I can eat "real" food for $10. [southernpixie]
Most of the time we do. Its nice to be able to enjoy a movie eating popcorn and foods with drink - its like an extra treat for us! [maddysmommy]
I hardly ever do that. food is so expensive at the theaters. I bring stuff from home and enjoy the movie. [PTCRokr]
I never buy stuff at the theater either. The prices are outrageous; $5.50 for a smaller than small popcorn?! i don't think so. I usually sneak in my own candy or something. xD [megumiart]
Yeah, the prices are rediculous. Not only is it extremely expensive to go see a movie these days but the prices of the beverages and snacks are through the roof. It's rediculous! I'm sorry but sometimes I sneak food in. What do they expect when they make their prices so high? [SassyKittyKat]
I will get a soda, but since I can't eat popcorn, that isn't an option. I often smuggle in some candy.... [ElicBxn]
I try not to. I really do. My wife will ask for bottle water. With what they charge, why? I don't know. My daughter loves movie popcorn. I guess my feelings should be the same, why pay that much for popcorn. But I buy the water for my wife and the popcorn for my daughter because I want them to be happy and enjoy the show. Sigh. [owatagoosiam]
I am never eta popcorn and soft drink when I go to the cinema.. in Italy often you don't find them at the cinema! [preve1984]
Oh i agree on the cost, but usually i love to have something to eat in teh cinema and drink...sometimes if i go with a friend for example we would buy a large popcorn package and then share it so we dont spend too much [JoMarch]
we buy popcorn in cinema because i really like popcorn but sometimes my husband like some chips so we buy in the supermarket inside the mall because chips and softdrinks is more high price than in the supermarket. [pinay81]
s i love both pop corn and drinks [manigandan18]
It really depends on my mood and if I want to treat myself. I usually can't afford it though after I have paid for the movie. I might get a water on occasion though, or maybe even a box of candy now and then. BUT, I don't go to the movies too much. If I am taking my kids with me, I will take them somewhere to eat first, so I don't have to buy anything to snack on. Now, if we do buy and movie and take it home, I will also buy chips and dip, soda, and popcorn. [kaysue4]
Same as i, i don't buy or bring foods when i am watching movies in cinemas coz not only it will lead me to go to toilet in the middle of the movie sometimes but also i cannot focus a lot in the movie. also i am not comfortable if i have a seat mate who are eating food that smells like you don't understand what that smell is and especially if he/she ate like there's no other people around except him/her you know what i mean. it's not good right. ETIQUETTE PLEASE!lol. [jhayahr08]
I usually dont buy food because for one it is way to expensive and two I usually eat before or after I go see a movie. Sometimes I will buy a drink but it depends how thirsty I am. I drink a lot so I have to have one around all the time. [steffyhoney]
It is rare that I will buy anything from the movie theatres anymore. The prices are out rages and not necessary. I refuse to give into these people. I also refuse to go to the movies as often. If I think a movie is most diffenitely worth my time then I will for sure but not the popcorn and drink. Actually what I have done many times is put a pop and licorise in my purse or pocket. If I really want popcorn I make it at home. Does anyone else sneak in the treats. [CoffeeAnyone]
You are right about the price. It's like 3 dollars for a drink and 3 dollars for a popcorn. Sometimes I do sneek in candy in my purse. But yeah if I have the money I get a lil something. But the theater in my city also serves icee's there nice to get too. Oh and if I do buy candy I get choclate covered almonds. YUM!!! I never head of a comfort room before. [plzunzipme1976]
I don't buy popcorn often. Sometimes I'll buy a small drink, but I don't buy snacks unless I'm in the mood for it. I don't snack much when I'm watching a movie. Just isn't my thing. Some people do like going to a movie and eating popcorn and drinking soda, but it's not really my thing. And, it's expensive enough to see the movie, I don't need to break the bank by buying snacks too. [highflyingxangel]
I don't go to the movie theater often, sometimes we don't buy anything and sometimes we share a popcorn and a drink. [winterose]
very true. i do not usually drink and drink if i watch inside a cinema for the same reasons unless the one i am with wants it then i do not have any choice but to chare it with her and i just ran as fast as i can if i have to go to the bathroom. [tigerdragon]
I dont like to eat popcorn even before but I love soft drinks,when I watch movie I usually buy fries,burger,or even rice I bring it to the cinema,I love to eat while watching movie,and I cant fell being full. [bobet17]
no, i wont buy em, i have an aversion to paying a supliment because im a captive audience. The way i deal with it is take chocolate and drinks in with me and enough to last the whole film lol blessed be [ESKARENA1]
yes you are correct...foods in cinema are more expensive than the usual price...we do not buy foods when we watched movies...it add another expenses...anyway, you can enjoy watching even without food. [julyteen]
Nah... I watch my fair share of movies but I don't buy popcorns or soft drinks. If I need water, I will bring my own bottle of plain water. Or, I will drink before going in. I feel that popcorns should be banned in fact! Most times it is ok and people are considerate enough. But if someone starts munching loudly, it disturbs our appreciation of the movie. But like I said, it is a good thing popcorns are not really a problem in Singapore since people know how to munch softly. I wouldn't like to eat since I don't want to disturb others (and myself). Also, why would I want to get my fingers sticky and dirty in the middle of a cinema? :P [lordwarwizard]
It does annoy me that food is so expensive at the cinema. But I can't help myself when I do go to the cinema I like to treat myself. Depending on my mood, sometimes I like to buy a choc coated ice cream and malteasers. Or other times I buy soft drink and popcorn. I don't go to the cinema alot, maybe twice a year, so I think when I go I need the whole package, munchies and movie, makes it more enjoyable. [kiran1978]
it depend on my craving i guess...if i feel like eating then i will...yes its true..your prone to go back and forth in the washroom if you drink lots of liquid and you wil miss some scene on the movies...very disadvantageous i guess... [vanities]
I think those prices for popcorn and soft drinks are ridiculious. I will bring my own stuff and put it in my purse, or make sue I eat enough before I get there. I am sure everyone does this from time to time, that put too much butter on the popcorn anyway. [marciascott]
I like to get popcorn, a large soda, and chocolate covered peanuts every time I go to the cinema, manya_pearl. I like the taste of popcorn and chocolate. I also sometimes order 2 large sodas and see if I can get my bladder to burst before the end of the show. [Transdisc]
I have not been to a theater for many many years I do not know what the going price is now for a ticket to get in it use to be 25 cents [sweetaspie52]
We haven't been to the movies in several years because of that. It is too expensive to treat a family of five to a movie and snacks. [tammytwo]
Its absolutely ridiculous what they charge for snacks in the cinema, I think its a disgrace. My son is going to the cinema this afternoon and he has just been to the shop to stock up on goodies to take in with him! He does not earn that much money and so he cannot afford to pay the price for a ticket and then loads more out on popcorn and pop. I mean you could go to macdonalds or somewhere for the price you pay for just 2 things at the cinema! [gemini_rose]
No I don't... even though drinks and popcorns are affordable in our country at the cinemas. I just don't feel like eating while watching a movie. On some rare occasions though I do... but most of the time it's just soft drinks. [DevilHands]
No, but quite often when I feel the movie is boring and i have got enough money to waste by paying almost double price for these things [mohnish]
I never buy anything (other than the ticket) at the movie theater. However, I do grab one of my bigger purses before we leave and go to a convienance store and buy some stuff to take with us. then before going into the movies I load up my purse and go enjoy ourselves. U talk about having to use the restroon... I completely understand that.. What I do is buy water and non-salty snacks. Try to avoid chips or popcorn, etc. bring a couple of cookies from home or a piece of fruit or another sanck of similar values. Doesn't alyways have to be junk does it? And remember...everything in moderstion will curb the need to potty during the movie [britany_renee]
I do like popcorns at least you got something to munch in whilst watching your favourite movie but not at all times I have a burger and chocolates most of the time. [ayou82]
My boyfriend and I always buy popcorn and soft drinks in cinema. It's nice to eat and drink while watching the movie. When it's break or after the movie, we go to toilet. [joyangz32]
Not always but sometimes I do. [spiderlizard22]
Not as a rule. But then again I don't go to the movies often either:) I prefer to wait until the movie I want to see comes on video and watch it at home. At home if we want any snacks we can make what we want, so not only we choose exactly what we like but we don't have to pay the steep prices either:) In the very rare occasions that I do go to the movies, I don't really buy any snacks there. I always have a bottle of water in my bag because I only like to drink water, so if I"m thirsty I can drink my water. Occasionally I will buy a chocolate, but not regularly. I don't like popcorn that much either, but my kids sometimes want popcorn. For me it's not only the prices,but the noises of people eating this and that - chips are really noisy LOL - the passing around of containers,and the mess it creates. I guess I'm older than what I sometimes want to remember hehehe I was used to beautiful movie theaters, nice chairs - that would get dirty easily - nice carpet, and the sign that reminded us that we were not to take food inside. People could go and have something during the break each movie had, but nothing would go inside. WHich made sense to me. THat's why the movie theaters were clean and nice and it was a pleasure just to go in. THere were art galleries in the rooms so we could look at them during the break, marble floors, beautiful sculptures.... Now things are different, I understand that. Movie theaters are just these boxed rooms with no special beauty to appreciate and treated carelessly. Garbage on the floor, spilled drinks, empty containers.... Bellow is a picture of what I mean, people wouldn't want to eat in a beautiful place like that:) [arkaf61]
I seldom go to the Cinema and when I do my husband buys us popcorn and soda drinks, but I love tacos. Why can't he get some of that? I usually go to the washroom before I go to the show, and I hate popcorn with all that butter or margarine and besides it is boring. But if I had some of those tacos with that sauce over it, or a bowl of chili, that would be delicious. Oh and we eat before the show starts. [suspenseful]
Hi manya_pearl, just like you, I think it is not worth to spend 10 minutes or so in the toilet amid the showing hour so I definitely don't take any soft drink or food into the cinema. I rather indulge myself in enjoying every engrossing and exciting scene of the movie. I only take soft drink and snack while watching movie at home. [lkbooi]
you've got a point manya_pearl. eating and drinking inside the cinema makes us go to the bathroom during the movie and its annoying if we miss something about the movie. unless we are good at holding off our piss. which is not really wise. ^__^;; for me, i'd have to say that it depends on who i am with. i have friends who likes to have something to eat while watching the movie. when she's buying the food, i can't avoid to buy something too. ^__^;; sometimes i felt like taking a pee during the movie but if the movie is too good to miss out on something, i'll do my best to hold my pee. ^__^;; and then i have friends who don't like eating inside the cinema. so if i'm with them, i don't eat too. and its okay for me. we usually eat first before we go inside the cinema. well, if it's only me, i guess i wouldn't bring any snacks too. it would feel weird to munch alone. ^__^;; [secretbear]
yes, if i am with someone who i can share the popcorn with.. but most of the time we do buy some chips instead of the usual popcorn stuffs... i dont like softdrink much though.. that'll be iced tea for me. :D [chiyosan]
I don't usually buy anything from the snack stands. The prices are outrageous for what you get. It's not like we need to be eating during the movie. I can handle 2 hours with no food. Sometimes we'll go out to eat after a movie too, so there's no point in eating during the show. The only thing that makes it hard not to buy the popcorn is that it smells sooooooo good! [spectrum42]
I always buy popcorn and soda when I take my son to the movies. It is a treat for him since I only take him once every few months. The cost is a little insane, but it is worth it as a special time with my son. [lilybug]
I hate leaving in the middle of the movie also. I dont want to miss anything. On the drinks and popcorn we usually just stop at a gas station before and get a soda and a snack and sneak them in. Way cheaper that way. [myworkid1987]
I don't usually buy popcorn and a drink either. It's just too expensive. Sometimes I might take a bottle of water in my purse and drink that if I get thirsty. But I can watch a movie and then go get something to eat or drink after it (like at a fast food place or something) if I'm hungry and thirsty and then I don't have to spend so much money on it. [sweetgirl_k1]
usually i didn't even because it is not so spread here as may be in the us or others countries abroad!! surely sometimes i think it's nice to take them when you watching film to the cinema...usually that one you can buy to the cinema are so tasty!!:) [tonyllenium]
Every once in a while i'll buy popcorn and drink when i go see a movie. But it always cost too much, an extra 8-10 dollars on top of the $8 i just paid for the movie ticket. And I really dont go to the movies that much because of the rising prices and just because of the fact that they dont make movies as good as they use to. [chris57455]
I always do Its just not the same otherwise. I can ususally wait till the end of the film to go to the restroom though. [ciciwillio]
When I go to a movie theatre, I will buy a soft drink and nachos with lots of cheese. While I enjoy popcorn, I enjpy nachos and cheese more. Come to think of it, I don't remember the last time I went to a movie... it's just getting too expensive these days. [danishcanadian]
Although the prices are outrageous for popcorn and soda at the movies, I can't resist. I walk in and smell the popping corn and that's it! I always use the bathroom before sitting down, then I'm usually good until the movie is over; if not, I usually just hold it...lol! Annie [anniepa]
it depends, sometimes when i'm in the mood to eat popcorn. but if not, i usually watch in cinemas without any food at all [rhane7315]
I never eat or drink during movie ... I prefer to go to the restaurant after. Or cook something good by myself at home. You are absolutely roght about th crowds waiting at lady toilet. This should be another discussion topic. Nice day ... [Andrej7]
hmm, me, i used to bring rice in a box (gourmet rice) and tea... now, it's mostly pizza or fries then shakes.. lol.. [posham]
For me, Movie Theatre + popcorn + Beng-beng chocolate + and Cocacola, It's a prefect combination that cannot be separated. You still can buy them out side the Theatre and hide it in your bag, if you want, i do that sometimes. No body will know. hehehehwhistle [diansinta]
I don't always buy popcorn. I enjoy munching chips than popcorn. And there was one time when I did buy popcorn and the corn kernel's shell got stuck in my throat. It was so painful. I wasn't able to enjoy the movie because of it. I never bought popcorn again. [swirlz]
ill always buy a drink not popcorn i dnt eat popcorn...but ill buy candy n stuff like that and then whatever my gf wants [busta1]
I don't usua;;y because the food is so expensive and the price keeps going up. The ticket prices are expensive also so something has to give. I just heard on tv the price is going up. [snowy22315]
The same like you , i do not like to buy popcorn and soft drinks in the cinema , i think the drinks so dear and i think it is not deal with !and i will go the wc and i will pass some movie ! [wangchunxia]
I am not so interested in popcorn. And actually we seldom buy food to the cinema. As we want to focus on the film only. I love China [youless]
I don't like eat someting in the cinema.Because usually we eat someting will make some undesired sound,it will be make me uncomfortable. [wei_yue666]
Not always. I'd buy the drinks there, sometimes, but a majority of the time I always smuggle in my own drink. As for the popcorn, I stopped buying it because nobody ever finishes it. I always end up bringing it home with me. Plus, the price is ridiculous. Just the other day, my sister and I went to the movies and we bought a large popcorn and soda and the price came out to be $10.50. It was the same amount we paid for both of our movie tickets. [saizo6]
i eat snacks inside the cinema but i am not fond of eating popcorns. I just dont drink to much so that i will not pee during the movie. [kaezy_kulet]
No, we never buy popcorn. It's expensive and greasy. It's easy enough to go for a couple of hours without food, and then we spend the money somewhere else and go out for food after the movie. Last time I went to a movie, I noticed that the regular sized pop and popcorn cost more than the movie admission price! [spectrum42]
if i buy popcorn, i get a kids pack. its usually $5 for a drink, popcorn, and a candy (sometimes a big one). yeah, not cheap but i do not do it everytime so i allow a splurge once in awhile! [bastet2329]
I like to buy soda, popcorn, and hotdog but not always. When I don't feel full, I buy it. I know it makes me want to go to the restroom because consuming too much liquid but it makes my movie experience more pleasant. [biobio55]
Hello friend, Fortunately I do not have such problems. Hence I like to have Snacks while watching movie. Since the price will be more, I prefer to take those from my home. Best regards, Jyothi. [jyo_sa2]
I'm with you, manya_pearl! I never buy popcorn or drinks or candy at the theaters. Sometimes I sneak in my own candy, but not always... the prices are ridiculous, but I also don't like the taste or the smell of their buttery popcorn (I only eat Kettle Korn popcorn). Their drinks and candy are good, but I don't like to be ripped off... plus, it's inconvenient if you have to go and cannot pause the movie! ha Plus, it's really best you don't eat while watching movies. You're more likely to eat more, so it's just empty calories. [goodnightmoon]
You are right it is double than the regular price outside but thats the business. For me i dont like popcorn i usually prepared a snack on my bag like peanuts but i buy soft drinks in cinema. [patzel88]
I never buy it because I agree it's way to overpriced. Whenever I go to movies I get my huge tote bag and any snack or drink that anyone wants to bring I take in for them. I think it looks really obvious but I have never gotten caught. One of my friends got away with sneaking a whole cheesecake into the movie lol. I always go to the bathroom before the movie and I try not to drink too much because otherwise I end up having to hold my bladder the whole movie and that's no fun. [princessdian]