From: yep@wam.umd.edu (HangNail)
Subject: Re: PEEVES at MOVIE THEATERS !
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 21:36:47 GMT


HEY!!! >-)))-D

okay, now that we have managers AND peeved patrons at each other's throats,
i'll just add to the fire (on BOTH sides).

it's obvious why concession prices are so high.
the theatre business has to make money somehow.  
the movie industry is demanding more and more money for their films...
we are getting competition from the cable, video, and TV industry...
there just aren't any more ways to stay in business but to 1) raise the
price of tickets even more (even i don't agree with that) or 2) charge up
on concessions.  (think of it this way, you don't HAVE TO buy popcorn and
drinks to see a movie..if you don't want to buy that stuff..then DON'T!).
        
here's a peeve:
i work at a discount theatre.  we charge $1.50 a head.  now, to my understandingif you save about $5.00 per ticket to see a quality movie (never said it was
a GOOD movie!), then why should you STILL complain about the price of popcorn?
i figure, if you save $5, why not spend it on something like a drink with the
money you saved?  it's much better than spending an extra $2.
we are constantly bitched at about why our stuff is so expensive, when compared
to other theatres, we are competively priced (and we offer FREE butter!).

DON'T PUT YOUR FEET ON THE CHAIRS!!!!
1) it ruins the chairs and it would cost $$$$ to replace them.
2) it's very rude for the person in back or front of you to see your ugly
foot in the way of the picture or worse, to SMELL IT! *phew!*

STICKY FLOORS?
1) careless patrons, yes
2) not enough time to clean the mess, yes
3) it's part of the theatre-going experience!  it won't hurt your shoes!
it's better than stepping in crap!

BAD PICTURE?
1) old machines..in general, i think this is the case.  our projectors are
25+ old and still running well.  but sometimes, sh_t happens and there is
nothing we can do about it.
2) best thing to do, and i always do this is politely inform the staff at
the theatre that the picture is bad.  it will only take you a few mintues
to tell them, and it will save you ALOT of aggravation if you were to sit
through the entire movie hoping they will pick up on the little glitch.
people just gotta understand that the staff are constantly busy.  and some
times understaffed, we don't know what is happening ALL THE TIME.          
3) if the projectors do break down--it's generally out of our hands.
i have never had a bulb burn out on me, but from what i've heard, it's
not as easy as screwing on a new bulb in a light socket.  we're talking about
a bulb that can generate so much bright light that it can shine through
film and project onto a white screen on the other side of the wall!  
is it true you can be blinded if you stare directly into the bulb?
is it also true that the person that changes the bulb--a certified person--
just wear a lead shielding and face protection when changing bulbs?

COMPLAINTS
1) don't yell at the concessionist if there is a problem.    
managers have their jobs for a specific reason--they know how to handle
a complaint.
be polite and understanding--even if you're pissed off--and i assure you
will get better treatment from the staff.  
   

PEEVES:
1) WHY come in 1hr after the movie started and ask if you can see the last
half of the film then stay after to see the beginning????????
stoopid! stoopid!  it would well ruin the film for me!  and it REALLY pisses
me off when they do this on a weekend when we get packed houses! *grrrr*
2) sunflower seek shells on the floor..... *grrrrr*
3) people who say they can't find seats WHEN THEN ENTIRE FRONT SECTION IS
EMPTY AND THEY DON'T WANT TO SIT NEXT TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!! *grrrr*
4) people who complaining about how slow lines are moving when it really 
takes them decades to decide what size popcorn they want to buy when they
are being served *grrrrr*
5) forgetting what movie they want to watch after standing in line for mins.
6) buying _one_ $1.50 ticket with a $50 *grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr*
7) people who STILL don't know how to flush the toliet. (ewwwww)


...yes..this will go on forever.
i'll pass the mic.


E ME!
Yep "sorry, i only work here!" Yep
yep@wam.umd.edu


BUH-byE!
>-)))-D

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