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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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Sahara123 · 09/12/2023 16:12

I really, really hate the smell of food in a cinema, please don’t 🤢

FizzyLaser · 09/12/2023 16:11

Gross.

Please don’t

Hibernatalie · 09/12/2023 16:11

I've done this before and been in the cinema many times when others have done it. Totally fine.

00100001 · 09/12/2023 16:11

Ugh, god no.

Get him a snack and have maccies afterwards

DelphiniumBlue · 09/12/2023 16:10

catotangent · 09/12/2023 16:06

McDonald's 🤢. The smell must have been awful for the other people

Exactly this.
I'd prefer people smoking next to me than having to put up with the smell of McD's ( or hot dogs, or popcorn, come to that). In fact if I could find a cinema which banned all food I'd guarantee them my business.

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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:09

WashItTomorrow · 09/12/2023 16:08

No way. I think that’s awful. I’ve never heard of people eating hot food at the cinema.

Not even cinema nachos and hot dogs?

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WashItTomorrow · 09/12/2023 16:08

No way. I think that’s awful. I’ve never heard of people eating hot food at the cinema.

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?

crumpet · 09/12/2023 16:08

I wouldn’t take something strongly smelling into the cinema, no.

stayathomer · 09/12/2023 16:07

In Ireland most cinemas say you can only bring food bought there and the smell of McDonald’s!!! I love it but wouldn’t wish it on anyone!!!

HAF1119 · 09/12/2023 16:06

I would 🤷‍♀️

catotangent · 09/12/2023 16:06

McDonald's 🤢. The smell must have been awful for the other people

Gazelda · 09/12/2023 16:05

I would notice the smell. And its a smell I don't like.
I notice the smell of hotdogs and nachos though, so I suppose there's no reason why anyone would take offence.
But wouldn't it be messy to eat? Dropped fries, lettuce escaping, dip dripping?

Dinoboymama · 09/12/2023 16:05

Most cinemas allow food in as long as it's not hot food. Id take popcorn, snacks from a shop in and have the McDonald's before or after that way your not breaking any rules or trying to hide it.

adventadvent · 09/12/2023 16:05

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

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fr4zzledmum · 09/12/2023 16:05

ElevenSeven · 09/12/2023 16:04

Why don’t you just eat it there before you go to the cinema?

Times a bit stretched so we can only just get to the cinema and food as the film starts.

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WhoYouGonnaCallStressbuster · 09/12/2023 16:04

People go to my local with maccies all the time, I think it’s fine. Although I’m always jealous!

ElevenSeven · 09/12/2023 16:04

Why don’t you just eat it there before you go to the cinema?

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