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Grown man at cinema on his own

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Littlebluecreature · 02/06/2025 14:03

Watching Lilo & Stitch..is this odd?

Here with Dd, only one other family here…and this guy, munching on snacks..watching Lilo & Stitch

Is it just me 😂

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hellokellie · 08/06/2025 19:33

Waitingfordoggo · 08/06/2025 10:31

I’d find it a bit unusual for an adult to go alone to see a children’s film. My first thought would be that the person might have some additional needs, not that they are a paedophile.

But I’m sure there are adults who don’t have additional needs who go to watch children’s films alone; I just don’t know anybody like that.

There definitely is, I'm 32 and went to watch it alone on Wednesday night, definitely no additional needs thanks!

Also went to Disney World for 10 nights alone too.

We really need to stop finding it so acceptable to call other people 'unusual' or suggesting they may have additional needs just because they do or like something that's different to ourselves!

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Littlebluecreature · 08/06/2025 19:30

ThatGreatMember · 08/06/2025 17:40

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CovenOfCheeses · 08/06/2025 18:11

Littlebluecreature · 02/06/2025 14:03

Watching Lilo & Stitch..is this odd?

Here with Dd, only one other family here…and this guy, munching on snacks..watching Lilo & Stitch

Is it just me 😂

I would take photographs of him and report him to the police. No decent human being would want to watch a monstrosity like LILO.

ThatGreatMember · 08/06/2025 17:40

Littlebluecreature · 02/06/2025 14:03

Watching Lilo & Stitch..is this odd?

Here with Dd, only one other family here…and this guy, munching on snacks..watching Lilo & Stitch

Is it just me 😂

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Skybluepinky · 08/06/2025 11:09

Sounds like you are a sticky beak.

Waitingfordoggo · 08/06/2025 10:31

I’d find it a bit unusual for an adult to go alone to see a children’s film. My first thought would be that the person might have some additional needs, not that they are a paedophile.

But I’m sure there are adults who don’t have additional needs who go to watch children’s films alone; I just don’t know anybody like that.

Ajayo · 08/06/2025 08:02

And the funny thing is - or really the sad thing I should say - is most abusers are “family men” and “good husbands” who do “normal things” with their other half and/or kids etc

WhichAreaisGood · 08/06/2025 04:23

Your attitude is why many guys feel they are typecast as paedos, child molesters etc.
Unless the guy does something strange he is entitled to view movies alone, with a partner or with a crowd. Stop typecasting by innuendo.

Justaspy · 07/06/2025 22:18

Give your head a wobble, you're just looking for a problem where there isn't one.

Fluffyeye · 07/06/2025 21:12

Who’s weirder.. the person who chooses to go and pass some time enjoying themselves alone at the movies with some popcorn or the mumsnet user that chooses to focus on them and start an internet thread to try and drum up some hateful comments towards them?

NoNameMum · 07/06/2025 21:05

Smoulderdash · 02/06/2025 14:19

@Littlebluecreature would you think it was weird if he was female?

I’m asking because I’m trying to pluck up the courage to go to the cinema solo (unsure which film..) following the recent breakdown of my marriage. Maybe I’ll be judged though?!

I recently went to the cinema on my own for the first time ever. I had to drop my son at an event over an hours drive away and he had to be there for 4 hours so I had that time to fill. Went to see a film, was surprised how much I loved it. You can just sit there and enjoy the film and you’re not worried about whether the people you’re with are enjoying themselves and comfortable. You can just chill and eat your popcorn. Will definitely do it again, especially when a film comes out that my male household don’t want to see.

Manypets · 07/06/2025 20:32

Literally just read a post from a mum saying she was going to the screen next door to her kid to give them some space..

Would you judge her as odd?

AlexStocks · 07/06/2025 20:17

Plenty of adults go to films on their own. There are folks who study them academically, even. The only odd thing here is that you think it's odd.

Ajayo · 07/06/2025 19:40

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What a shame @Engagebrain

You didn’t engage your brain.

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Justsaying22 · 07/06/2025 19:02

I used to work in an animation studio. Those guys probably go to see every animation film that comes out. They live and breathe discussing cartoons. Don’t judge.. it might just be someone who loves animation.

homelover · 07/06/2025 18:20

Given the abysmal options at most cinemas (about 10% at a multiscreen worth watching imho truly), it could have the less worst available on the night after eliminating the rest. (:c)

BatchCookBabe · 07/06/2025 18:08

Isxmasoveryet · 05/06/2025 15:59

Man goes to cinema
Mumsnet gets offended how dare this man go somewhere alone what an awful man he is shock close all the cinemas quick

'Mumsnet' isn't offended though. 98% of just over 3100 people think the OP is being unreasonable and ridiculous! (Including me!)

R2024 · 07/06/2025 18:02

Have you tried being single and on occasion lonely?

Isxmasoveryet · 05/06/2025 15:59

Man goes to cinema
Mumsnet gets offended how dare this man go somewhere alone what an awful man he is shock close all the cinemas quick

Jdh172 · 05/06/2025 14:12

He probably has an unlimited pass and goes to see them all or liked the movie as a kid and wants to watch the re make. Not strange at all. I went to see frozen by myself when it came out and had a great time! Hopefully no one was judging me for being weird 😂😅 everyone likes a good Disney movie!

FreezeDriedStrawberries · 05/06/2025 00:09

Catcooper25uk · 04/06/2025 12:31

See this is why i won't do things like this even though I would love to but I miss out because of judgmental people like you.

Please don't let randomers on MN put you off doing things alone.
I love going to the cinema/theatre etc by myself, and it's brilliant.
I couldn't give a shit what other people may or may not be thinking, I'm too busy enjoying myself!
Go for it. Nobody's going to be judging, but if they are it's their problem and their issues, not yours.

NameChangerPopstar · 04/06/2025 20:22

LemonOwl · 03/06/2025 15:21

I'm pretty confident he's not. I'll take that risk though as he's already seemed a nice bloke.

My ex? I wouldn't put it past him.

Not quite my point.

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Dangermoo · 04/06/2025 14:45

HunnyPot · 04/06/2025 14:36

To be fair the real world isn’t as judgy and small minded as MN is.

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HunnyPot · 04/06/2025 14:36

To be fair the real world isn’t as judgy and small minded as MN is.

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