my biggest rant of the century

[marine]

You go to the movie theatre, you shell out 8 freakin dollars to see the damn show, you even show up 10 minutes early to get a decent seat.... you get in the theatre, its nearly empty... you get the perfect spot... middle of the theatre, both left to right and front to back, and NO ONE is within 7 seats of you in any direction.

and then ma and pa trailer park come in and take their seats... right smack dab in front of you!!!! And this isnt stadium seating folks... this is the old school "tough shit if someone tall sits in front of you" type seating.

Do people have no F****CKING COMMON SENSE????? slide one or two to teh side and let the guy behind you have a peek at the screen!
Its not like its a sold out show and this is the only spot left, there are many other seats to choose from!

I used to remedy this by letting out a loud huff and getting up, hopping over the row and claiming the seat right in front of them and making sure to exercise proper posture and kept my back erect the entire film, or even just hoping to their row and snuggling up in the chair next to the felon....
But I am looking for a sure fire way for them to get the ****ing clue and not continue this rude behavior in the future!
Any ideas?
Yesterday I damn near punched a guy in the back of the head after he pulled this manuever on me. Only ones in the damn theatre and where does he sit? yup, right smack dab in front of me.


Also, for the blabber mouths that insist on running their soup cooler during the show, is there a better way to deal with it than stand up, turn around, and loudly ask them to shut their pie hole?

 

[yyz]

Wait for the video to come out!



Actually, just try to "out piss them off"! Sit there and talk to yourself, or a real good tactic is to place your foot on their seatback, and wiggle it nonstop. They will eventually ask you to stop, at which point you say, "Sorry man, it's a nervous habit I have......That's why I chose a seat with no one in front of me." (hint hint!)

 

[THE KOD]

I don't know if its that big of a deal marine.

I hate it worse when I have chosen my seat carefully and in a half filled house someone comes in late and sits behind me. I hate that too. And I dont care for someone in front of me at any time.

Bit arn't the seats designed to have someone sit in front of you with no obstructions. One time I had a 7 footer sit in front me of in a packed movie and I could not see the movie!

What about the times when you get in the movie and its packed and several young hoodlums talk through the whole first ten minutes. I would tell you how I resolved this problem and it wasnt a nervous toe as yyz suggests. It has a somewhat violent outcome.


Scott King of Dogs

 

[AR182]

Marine,

I used to get pissed at these type of people also, but I then realized that it wasn't worth the energy.These people are in their own world, & couldn't care less that they have caused you an inconvenience. Your best bet is for you to move your seat & ignore them.

I very rarely sit in the center section of a movie theater, I prefer sitting on the side where you get less people.

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Marine:

Couple of weeks ago, Mrs. Haskell and I are in the theatre watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding when a cell phone goes off couple of rows behind us. The slutbag answers the phone but instead of walking out of the theatre, she carries on a five minute conversation in her seat.

Living here in Cincitucky, I should get used to outright rude behavior, similar to your situation, but it still gets under my skin. In my opinion, there is a large, and growing, percentage of people that are only concerned with themselves.

I believe they are aware of what they are doing and that their behavior infringes upon the rights of others but they really don't care. Kinda like speed-limit self enforcers driving in the left lane who won't move over to allow others going faster then them to pass.

Lotsa rude pricks in this country. By the way, YYZ, your right, dealing with the public can be hazardous to ones mental health. You can see how it affected me. Should have been a vet.

Eddie

 

[DOGS THAT BARK]

Agree 100% Marine------ and in answer to your

"Do people have no F****CKING COMMON SENSE????? "

The Obituary below tells the story.

We mourn the passing of a beloved old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life in Canada and the United States but died from heart failure at the beginning of the new millennium.
No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, and factories, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always fair.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you have), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the children), and knowing it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing, whole language, and "new math." But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-helps-only-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.
In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentioned, but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by principles of self-seeking.
His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance policies. But he survived reports of a six-year-old charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student. His health declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to students but were prevented from informing parents when female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.
Eventually Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than their victims, and federal judges stuck their noses into everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports.
Finally, when a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot and was awarded money for her stupidity, Common Sense threw in the towel. As his end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of consciousness, but was kept informed of important developments such as legislative regulation of low flow toilets, rocking chairs, and stepladders.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by two stepbrothers: My Rights, and I'm a Whiner.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

 

[marine]

agreed DTB,
posted that obit long ago when the country was in uproar over the pledge of allegiance vs religion vs common sense thing.
Seems like its just a platter of gripes america has and the majority of them just seem to be "trendy"

Ozone
Lesbianism and queers (biggest fad I have ever seen!)
Religion in the school
frivolous lawsuits vs corporations for unreasonable sums due to lack of one man's common sense.... oh wait, we are still in this phase.

But you get the jist of things.

Makes me sick to my stomach sometimes and I still wonder what the hell I was thinking bringing a child into this world shortly.

 

[ferdville]

Marine - couldn't agree more. I seldom go to the movies anymore unless I can go on Tues, Wed, Thurs early show. I cannot stand the talking and always end up in a near fight over it. But, $8.00? That is a good deal!

 

[TheShrimp]

I went to see "Gladiator" by myself once (wifey had NO interest in it) and I was sitting in the back with no one around me. It was showing in the kind of artsy (read, gay) part of town. About halfway through the movie, this strung out looking dude shuffles down my aisle and says, "Can I sit in your lap?"

I just about flipped, "WHAT? Christ no." Half the theater turned around.

I skedaddled and went and sat closer to others.

After the movie, my wife says, "that's what you get for going to watch gladiator movies by yourself."

So Marine, it could be worse. When someone sits in front of me (I'm kind of short, and I like to slouch at the movies) I just move. I don't think you can really take it personally.

 

[yyz]

Shrimp,

You have no idea how long I cried that night..............

 

[TheShrimp]

Shrimp,

You have no idea how long I cried that night..............

Well, next time, try to have a full set of teeth, don't carry a bag of dirty socks with you, and try to not smell like a wood fire.

 

[yyz]

As long as you keep your options open, I will try to get the hygiene thing worked out.