Movie Theater Etiquette

So, last night I went and saw the midnight showing of The Other Guys. I personally, hate going to movies anywhere near the time the come out. I hate watching movies in a theater of other people. Even more so when the theater is packed. EVEN MORE SO when I have to sit next to people I dont know.

Here are a list of rules people, in general, should abide by to make EVERYONES experience enjoyable.

1. Silence is still golden. Except in the technology age, its not you talking to the person next to you that makes me want to rip your head off. Its the fact that you answer your cell phone. Youre actually answering your cell phone. I realize(as a mom) that sometimes, you cant always get out of answering your cell phone. But for the love of god, you cant walk into the hallway to do it? And lets be honest, no one that has the audacity to answer the phone whispers. You are brash. Bold. Boardline yelling. Shut the fuck up please.

2. Just because your not talking on your phone, doesnt mean that your texting isnt also irritating. Your bright ass light that keeps going off every three seconds? Yeah, Im not into that.

3. Dont kick the back of my chair. For any reason. Child, teenager, adult. I dont care. Do not kick the back of my chair. If you do not immediately appologize, I will turn around and say something. Vicious.

4. If there is an empty seat next to me...while I appreciate that you are not putting your feet on my chair...but dont put it on the one next to me either. Its disrespectful and I dont want to smell your feet. On that note, as well, dont take your shoes off in the theater. Gross.

5. If you are going to chew sunflower seeds, bring a bag/cup/hand to spit the shells into. Last night, I picked two wet shells off my arm. I nearly punched the guy.

6. I find it absolutely disgusting when selfish parents bring their children into movies that are clearly inappropriate for them. Not only is it irritating to hear your baby/child cry, but there is a reason that these movies are rated R. Dont get my started on children in movie theaters at like, 10 pm...

7. Im all for PDA at the movie theaters. I find it quite hot. But, to pull this off properly, you need to find a movie that has been out for weeks at an odd showing. No one will be there. Have at it. The fact that you elbowed me when you went to straddle your man friend is what had me get you thrown out of the theater.

8. Why the hell would you eat a tuna sandwich at the theater?

I guess Ill get off my soapbox...

Xo,
M