Comments on: Bringing Snacks Into a Movie Theater – Frugal or Unethical? http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/ The journey of a lifetime Wed, 16 May 2012 20:16:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Frank http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-6872 Frank Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:50:25 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-6872 From the cinemas point of view it is clear why they do this. But you are paying to see the film. I don't see any reason why you cannot take your own food/drink in. Crazy. From the cinemas point of view it is clear why they do this. But you are paying to see the film. I don’t see any reason why you cannot take your own food/drink in. Crazy.

]]> By: Dave http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-4698 Dave Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:47:51 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-4698 Kudos on your integrity. I'm a believer in a free market. It's their food, they can charge what they want, and it's their theater, they can make the rules. It's not like it's an apocolyptic wasteland and they're hoarding food and water. Sure it's not really a big deal, but it is a matter of principle. Are you four years old? Who can't go 2 hours without eating? Just have lunch or dinner beforehand. Kudos on your integrity. I’m a believer in a free market. It’s their food, they can charge what they want, and it’s their theater, they can make the rules. It’s not like it’s an apocolyptic wasteland and they’re hoarding food and water. Sure it’s not really a big deal, but it is a matter of principle. Are you four years old? Who can’t go 2 hours without eating? Just have lunch or dinner beforehand.

]]> By: Kate http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1895 Kate Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:25:02 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1895 I don't think there is anything wrong with bringing your own snacks into movie theathers. Generally I always end up buying a drink and popcorn, but sometimes I bring in my own red vines (my theater has twizzlers) or other candy I have around the house. I also remember going to the movies in my college town where you could hear everyone open their coke cans when the lights went down - hilarious! I don’t think there is anything wrong with bringing your own snacks into movie theathers. Generally I always end up buying a drink and popcorn, but sometimes I bring in my own red vines (my theater has twizzlers) or other candy I have around the house. I also remember going to the movies in my college town where you could hear everyone open their coke cans when the lights went down – hilarious!

]]> By: Squirrelers http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1879 Squirrelers Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:44:31 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1879 I have done this before, but it was when I was younger. Now, I would have to say that I have come around to your view on this. Instead of sneaking food in, just don't buy anything, or eat before you get there. Besides, movie theatre popcorn is absolutely hazardous to our health! I went to see a movie with my nearly 7-year old daughter today, and I'm proud to say that we did not buy anything at all! On our way out after the movie, to my surprise she asked me "Daddy, can I get some Nachos", but chuckled as I told her that cheese shouldn't be glowing orange, and it wasn't good for her. Or cheap, either:) .-= Squirrelers´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Squirrelers/~3/42zLhMDubuE/" rel="nofollow">Squirreling Gone Wild #8 – Doubling Down</a> =-. I have done this before, but it was when I was younger. Now, I would have to say that I have come around to your view on this.

Instead of sneaking food in, just don’t buy anything, or eat before you get there. Besides, movie theatre popcorn is absolutely hazardous to our health! I went to see a movie with my nearly 7-year old daughter today, and I’m proud to say that we did not buy anything at all! On our way out after the movie, to my surprise she asked me “Daddy, can I get some Nachos”, but chuckled as I told her that cheese shouldn’t be glowing orange, and it wasn’t good for her. Or cheap, either:)
.-= Squirrelers´s last blog ..Squirreling Gone Wild #8 – Doubling Down =-.

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]]> By: corey http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 corey Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:41:59 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1875 Bringing food in theaters is actually frugal . We can get every thing in theater so why do people bring food over there .This is nothing but frugal thing . Bringing food in theaters is actually frugal . We can get every thing in theater so why do people bring food over there .This is nothing but frugal thing .

]]> By: Friday Finds June 4, 2010 http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1868 Friday Finds June 4, 2010 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:35:50 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1868 [...] Lakita over at Personal Finance Journey asks the question: Bringing Snacks Into a Movie Theatre – Frugal or Unethical? [...] [...] Lakita over at Personal Finance Journey asks the question: Bringing Snacks Into a Movie Theatre – Frugal or Unethical? [...]

]]> By: Mrs. Accountability http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1867 Mrs. Accountability Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:25:59 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1867 I have taken my own snacks in on occasion, although I agree with you it is not ethical, and like Bucksome Boomer, I've done it more on the grounds of wanting something more healthy and/or simply wanting just a *LITTLE* bit of a treat, not a huge box. I have taken my own snacks in on occasion, although I agree with you it is not ethical, and like Bucksome Boomer, I’ve done it more on the grounds of wanting something more healthy and/or simply wanting just a *LITTLE* bit of a treat, not a huge box.

]]> By: Trace http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Trace Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:31:23 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1858 Take my own snacks all the time. The prices are crazy-stupid. The most they would do is kick you out. They can't have you arrested.But have you ever seen someone kicked out of a theater for bringing snacks? My kids are totally aware of the markup and are like "we can buy a whole bunch of candy for the price of just one at the movies. To each his own. Take my own snacks all the time. The prices are crazy-stupid. The most they would do is kick you out. They can’t have you arrested.But have you ever seen someone kicked out of a theater for bringing snacks? My kids are totally aware of the markup and are like “we can buy a whole bunch of candy for the price of just one at the movies. To each his own.

]]> By: Suzanne http://personalfinancejourney.com/2010/05/bringing-snacks-into-a-movie-theater-frugal-or-unethical/comment-page-1/#comment-1856 Suzanne Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:06:03 +0000 http://personalfinancejourney.com/?p=772#comment-1856 I never really thought about this before. We don't often go to the movies because the cost of admission for our family of four is almost $40! We usually treat ourselves to a late popcorn to share (it's not the movies w/o popcorn) and 2 drinks one for the kids and one for us. So till it's all said and done we spend about $60 total for the evening out. Not bad considering dinner for four in a restaurant is at least that much. So we eat at home and enjoy the evening. Suzanne Social Media Specialist CareOne Debt Relief Services http://twitter.askcareone.com I never really thought about this before. We don’t often go to the movies because the cost of admission for our family of four is almost $40! We usually treat ourselves to a late popcorn to share (it’s not the movies w/o popcorn) and 2 drinks one for the kids and one for us. So till it’s all said and done we spend about $60 total for the evening out. Not bad considering dinner for four in a restaurant is at least that much. So we eat at home and enjoy the evening.
Suzanne
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