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To sneak McD's into the cinema

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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:03

Going to a tea time showing tonight - McD's is right next door to the cinema so was just going to buy DC a Happy Meal and pop it in my bag to eat when we get in there.

Cheaper than a hot dog at the cinema. I don't think it's particularly a bother smell wise, as people have nachos and hot dogs etc.

AIBU?

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whatonearthisgoingonn · 09/12/2023 16:44

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:41

No one will complain op. Its only on MN that McDonalds makes people retch/faint/actually die.

😂😭

Absolutely this

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 09/12/2023 16:42

Guess depends on the cinema and likeliness of getting caught. Cineworld know its a no for hot food except their own so guess if notice on way in then you have to eat it before? Assume they don't take it away..

Ortila · 09/12/2023 16:42

Shithole101 · 09/12/2023 16:37

How is mc donalds noisy

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It's the gherkins. They're desperate for getting on the x factor so they keep singing Kelly Clarkson songs. Then they shit on the floor and assault people.

riotlady · 09/12/2023 16:41

I feel like people who think McDonald’s smells “rancid” need to recognise that unfortunately that’s them being more sensitive than the average, and it is a fairly normal thing for people to eat out and about.

FuckinghellthatsUnbelievable · 09/12/2023 16:41

BotterMon · 09/12/2023 16:15

Hate that people now eat in cinemas and no longer go. The smells, the constant rustling, slurping through straws, the crunching of popcorn and so on.

Personally find it disgusting but the ticket prices alone don't enable cinemas to survive financially unfortunately

So, no - take an odour free sandwich or snacks if your child can't possibly survive 90 minutes without food.

Me too. If you’re ever in Edinburgh you should go to the picture house in the Scotsman hotel. 50 leather armchairs, they serve you a wee tub of mackies ice cream on the way in and people just bring down a drink from the bar. Classic films. There’s no trailers or rustling or chatting or children. It’s my happy place 😉

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:41

No one will complain op. Its only on MN that McDonalds makes people retch/faint/actually die.

😂😭

Goldenbear · 09/12/2023 16:40

In our twenties and first dating DH and I took Gin and tonic cans and Jamaican Ginger cake warmed up in to the cinema but we did only live around the corner so microwaved it before we visited the cinema. I don't think the smell was that bad though as Ginger smell, certainly better than those hideous cheesy sauces nachos.

Shodan · 09/12/2023 16:40

If we're talking about assaulting other peoples senses, then I'm voting to ban everyone who keeps their hand in the popcorn bucket, rustling it about in between shovelling handfuls in their mouth.

Oh and people who wear strong scents/aftershave that I don't like.

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Toottooot · 09/12/2023 16:40

Canna dee at min.

whatonearthisgoingonn · 09/12/2023 16:40

OhpoorMe · 09/12/2023 16:37

There you go OP, we've escalated to assault 😂

😂

This thread is hilarious. If people don't enjoy the noise of people eating / rustling wrappers, or the smells of fast food such as hot dogs and burgers, then I genuinely don't think the cinema is the place for them. Probably best to stay home in the quiet without any offensive noises or smells and just watch a film by yourself. 🤷‍♀️

Megifer · 09/12/2023 16:40

No one will complain op. Its only on MN that McDonalds makes people retch/faint/actually die.

If it's not packed sit out of the way while you eat if it makes you feel a bit better.

Enjoy your evening!! ☺️

Westillaremadeofgreed · 09/12/2023 16:39

At my local cinema chain they sell Chicago town pizzas in boxes, chicken nuggets & chips aswell as the usual hotdogs/nachos. I've never heard anyone moaning about the smell, what's the difference between smelling food in the cinema and in a restaurant? Some people are just very precious about things like this OP.
Get the maccies and enjoy. If anyone moans just offer them a nugget.

Ortila · 09/12/2023 16:39

Oh my days.

Eating a burger in the cinema is really not the same as "dog shit everywhere".

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LK2610 · 09/12/2023 16:38

Hot food, fine. Mc Donald’s - no, it stinks. It has a really strong, oniony smell. I hate it when people eat it on the train but at least you can get off. It’d be inconsiderate to everyone else to take it into a cinema.

OhpoorMe · 09/12/2023 16:37

There you go OP, we've escalated to assault 😂

SleepingStandingUp · 09/12/2023 16:37

coldcallerbaiter · 09/12/2023 16:33

This, it is rude.

Do not assault other peoples senses in places that are not expected to have hot food and strong smells. It is not a restaurant.

Same as rude people on beaches and parks blaring music. Even in your own back yard if it happens a lot.

Same as dog shit everywhere or dogs everywhere.

Behave in public and do what you want at home.

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Yes, hot food in a cinema is totally comparable to dogs pooing on the pavement.

Mmm might be pizza when I go to the cinema tomorrow. You guys given me the cravings.

Shodan · 09/12/2023 16:37

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:29

Better warn some posters not to go to an EveryMan Cinema.

They bring you food , actual meals on a tray.
It's grand.

God I hate it 😂Not because of the smell, I don't mind that, but I always choose the end seats and the people in the middle of the row always seem to want enough food and drink to necessitate multiple trips by the staff...

I don't think someone sneaking in a McDonald's Happy Meal for their small child would be bothersome at all.

Shithole101 · 09/12/2023 16:37

ChocolateCinderToffee · 09/12/2023 16:33

Noisy and smelly.

Don't sit next to me, please.

How is mc donalds noisy

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:36

Yes, I was thinking of that but about 3 times the price of a McD's meal!

Most food cost more than a McDs meal. 😄

dooneyousmugelf · 09/12/2023 16:36

It's normal and permitted. People who don't like the smell of food probably avoid cinemas 😂

Bobsyouraunty · 09/12/2023 16:36

Go for it op! People who don’t like it will live

Goldenbear · 09/12/2023 16:35

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:29

Better warn some posters not to go to an EveryMan Cinema.

They bring you food , actual meals on a tray.
It's grand.

Yes, I was thinking of that but about 3 times the price of a McD's meal!

coldcallerbaiter · 09/12/2023 16:35

misssunshine4040 · 09/12/2023 16:31

Those saying they can't understand why people can't go a couple of hours without are missing the point.

Lots of people enjoy eating nachos, popcorn or whatever when going to the cinema as it's part of the experience and socially acceptable to do so.

Yes but hot food is different, it fills a room. Popcorn doesn’t

Shithole101 · 09/12/2023 16:34

Vue allows you to take your own stuff. Not sure about other cinemas. Remember being a kid sneaking food /sweets in 😅