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One reason that some people prefer to carry big bags into the movies is that they are perfect for storing extra snacks and drinks, so the lines at the concession stands, not to mention their high prices, can be avoided. We know that we're not supposed to do it, but slipping a can of Coke or a bottle of water into a handbag will save a few dollars and you can pick out a snack at the store that is something other than the standard theater offerings.
Speaking of theater offerings, another reason to consider taking your own snack is that most movie theaters are diet disasters - even if you're not actually on a diet. A large popcorn with butter can have more than 1,500 calories and 120 grams of fat. Movie sized boxes of candies usually contain multiple servings, so those calories can add up quickly if you're munching in the dark.
A snack bar or a small bag of trail mix will satisfy you better than a tub of popcorn, since it won't leave you feeling greasy and bloated from eating way too much in a short time. Hard candies and other regularly sized sweets are better options, or you could even bring a bag of sliced apples if you want to be a really healthy snacker.
Admit it: you've done it at least once. What's your favorite food to sneak into the theater?
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10-01-2006 @9:22PM Brian said... We covered this topic back in August and even took a poll:
http://candyaddict.com/blog/2006/08/27/smuggling-candy-into-theatres-poll-results/
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10-03-2006 @7:07PM Eric said... I find it more fun to eat whatever I like at home while watching something on DVD. Better seating, better company, and better food.
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11-19-2006 @4:43AM ti said... I wondered if lots of other people were bringing their own food to the movies. I went to Target right before going to a movie to get some candy and I noticed a few people buying the same things, then I saw them later in line at the theatre. At least now I know I won't really get into trouble for it. Besides being overpriced, the food they sell there doesn't even taste good. I bought a pretzel last time I was at the movies and I could barely finish it. I wouldn't even touch the popcorn my mom bought. I don't really like eating at the movies anyway, I always end up getting sick, maybe just something to drink depending on how long the movie is.
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10-02-2006 @12:05PM emily said... I snuck in a pizza once... and I also brought a big bag of Mickey D's. The pizza we got away with, but even though we were the only people in the movie, the usher made us get rid of the McDonald's.
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10-02-2006 @12:10PM Brad Hill said... Absolutely! I've smuggled everything from a hoagie to baklava. I moved recently, and the local theater here is right next to a Starbucks. Sneaking in a hot grande is tricky, but worth whatever resourceful subterfuge is required. Guilty? Not very. How hard would it for the theater chains to become a little more imaginative and market-sensitive? I don't need a $5 bag of M&M's. But if I could legitimately bring in an espresso machiatto, I'd be glad to give the money to the theater rather than Starbucks.
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10-11-2006 @10:31AM laura said... I have brought in a bag full of the 29 cent McDonalds Hamburgers, but soon realized that the smell of them permeated the entire theatre and i had people offering me money for them.
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10-14-2006 @9:22PM Megan said... Once in high school my best friend and I decided to go shopping for snacks before heading into a movie. We went to a grocery store, where we bought candy, Snapples, and a baguette. I don't know what we were thinking, but my friend slid the baguette up her coat sleeve and it all turned out OK in the end. Warm, too.
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10-18-2006 @12:51PM Erich Kuersten said... I agree with the dlz, it's sooo gross when somebody decides to eat their entire dinner in the theater. I mean, we can all smell it, dude, especially the fried squid, or chinese food, or whatever the hell. If you're going to be lugging that crap in there, taking your cell phone calls and talking loudly through the whole film, why not save the $$ and just rent the dvd and see it in the privacy of your own home?
It's the collapse of public space is what it is! By jiminy.
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