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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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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:23

ilovesooty · 09/12/2023 16:22

Take them for tea afterwards then. I'm sure they won't starve if they wait.

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I have a very hangry four year old.

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TheCadoganArms · 09/12/2023 16:23

Ponoka7 · 09/12/2023 16:20

People do this all of the time. I don't think that many people in RL are as sensitive as most of the posters on here, whose skin dries out if they shower every day and who gag at air fresheners 🙄

People generally sneak a bag of popcorn or M&Ms into the cinema, very rare to see hot fast food.

ilovesooty · 09/12/2023 16:22

fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:12

Because it's a treat tea night in fairness.

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Take them for tea afterwards then. I'm sure they won't starve if they wait.

SirenSays · 09/12/2023 16:22

I wouldnt, it will stink and go cold so fast.
I never see anyone ordering hotdogs or nachos at the cinema. Everyone has a bag of sweets, popcorn or the extortionate pick & mix.

kitsuneghost · 09/12/2023 16:21

I would be annoyed by the smell
McDonald's is revolting (as are nachos and hotdogs)
But so long as its not busy I can sit as far away from the nachos as I like.

greencheetah · 09/12/2023 16:21

I had no idea people ate hot food in cinemas! Definitely not allowed in my local independent.

I would definitely complain if someone started eating a McDonalds sitting next to me.

TheCadoganArms · 09/12/2023 16:21

I would be annoyed if someone at the cinema sat next to me and then proceeded to tuck into a McDonald's. The smell alone is inconsiderate before we get to the rustle of bags and slurping of drinks.

WashItTomorrow · 09/12/2023 16:20

TurkeyTrotToXmas · 09/12/2023 16:18

People have been sneaking food into cinemas since they've been in existence. Bring it, just take your rubbish out afterwards!

Yeah, popcorn, sweets, a sandwich if you really must.

Ponoka7 · 09/12/2023 16:20

People do this all of the time. I don't think that many people in RL are as sensitive as most of the posters on here, whose skin dries out if they shower every day and who gag at air fresheners 🙄

00100001 · 09/12/2023 16:20

TurkeyTrotToXmas · 09/12/2023 16:18

People have been sneaking food into cinemas since they've been in existence. Bring it, just take your rubbish out afterwards!

Difference between a packet of minstrels and a burger and chips!!

Abra1t · 09/12/2023 16:19

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.

I won't go either, unless it's at strange times of day because I hate having to smell other people's food and hear them eating and drinking.

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:19

It's a single Happy Meal not the contents of a MacDonalds Kitchen trucked in.

00100001 · 09/12/2023 16:19

adventadvent · 09/12/2023 16:05

It's not illegal to take your own food into the cinema

It's not illegal to take a hooter in and hoot it at random intervals either...

Just because it's not illegal doesn't mean you should do it.

TurkeyTrotToXmas · 09/12/2023 16:18

People have been sneaking food into cinemas since they've been in existence. Bring it, just take your rubbish out afterwards!

TomatoSandwiches · 09/12/2023 16:18

McDonalds smells awful though 😕

toastofthetown · 09/12/2023 16:18

Very unreasonable. I've been in a cinema where people have brought in McDonald's and it stinks. I don't why it's worse than the hotdogs, but it really was.

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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:17

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:16

Sounds fine to me. I always take my own snacks into the cinema.

Smell wise they sell hot dogs and all the rest anyways. I think people are being a bit precious.

I do feel like people are acting like I've asked if I can drop my pants and relieve myself in the aisle.

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fussychica · 09/12/2023 16:16

This is why I never go to the cinema anymore.

OhpoorMe · 09/12/2023 16:16

God this thread. How do people cope in life.

It's fine, it's a happy meal not a fistful of joints and a smoked fish.

Youthinkyoureuniqueyourejustastatistic · 09/12/2023 16:16

I would for the kids. Especially because they serve other hot food. And I wouldn’t eat something hot from the cinema.

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 16:16

Sounds fine to me. I always take my own snacks into the cinema.

Smell wise they sell hot dogs and all the rest anyways. I think people are being a bit precious.

MillicentMaybe · 09/12/2023 16:16

fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:12

Because it's a treat tea night in fairness.

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Not much of a treat for the people having to put up with the stink. But, hey, they don’t matter, just you and your kid matter.

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.

Ace56 · 09/12/2023 16:14

No, it smells too much and is very obvious. Nachos don’t really smell and a hotdog might a little bit but nowhere near as much as a McDonald’s! My car stinks for days after I’ve been to a drive thru McDonalds.

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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:12

ilovesooty · 09/12/2023 16:08

If they're going to be hungry who can't you make them a sandwich of something that doesn't smell?

Because it's a treat tea night in fairness.

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