To sneak McD's into the cinema

[fr4zzledmum]

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?

The definition of normal people is in the brackets @Behindyouiam

I have been pretty consistent on this thread in thinking eating smelly food at the cinema is antisocial. You were very much 'people can do what they like' which is a pretty selfish attitude when in a public area.

small Happy Meal now on a par with an unwashed body.

@WashItTomorrow the local chains allow chips, chicken strips, pizza etc...

Blimey you were hungry @CantFindMyMarbles

@TheCadoganArms you are trying to tell people that they can't eat within the rules. Pretty controlling in my opinion?

Are you controlling all the time?

If you don't like a business decision, then stay away! You've no grounds to complain.

yanbu popcorn smells worse! Go for it .

And anyone who talks on the phone or to their friend, partner, child or the movie screen during the movie should have a 300 db airhorn blasted one inch from their ear for five seconds. That'll show 'em! Amirite?🙄 FFS

I can actually imagine you doing that and getting chucked out, to a round of applause.

@sunglassesonthetable The smelly food and an unwashed body being foisted on someone who has paid to attend something is the same olfactory experience - rank

Please don't do that. Not nice for the rest of the cinema.
BTW, Macs are really bad for you.

The funniest part of that is the fact that you actually think YOU fall into those brackets. 🤔😬😆

No, the regular chains say you can bring in food as long as it’s not hot or pungent.

No. Never, ever seen a sign for that either.

Honestly these " rules "?

How can Macdonalds be a treat? Have you seen what goes in to it 🤢
I agree with the other comment, take snacks but go somewhere nice ie pizza afterwards.

This is a polarising discussion it seems.

Those who know how to behave in public and those who don't.

Very selfish
If I had to sit through a film smelling that vile food, I’d be complaining about you!
it’s the most revolting smell ever and also I’m allergic to cheese so if it had cheese on it, it would make me ill

Please don't. Revolting smell, noisy and messy. I hope I'm not sitting next to you.
And to those people who say it's totally fine, it isn't!

The smelly food and an unwashed body being foisted on someone who has paid to attend something is the same olfactory experience - rank

If you've put a Happy Meal ( which is the OP) on the same par as someone else's unwashed body my first instinct was correct.

You're very precious.

@AzureBlue99

And those that don't understand business decisions and rules!

Don't go to the cinema, it's not good for you!
You think that everyone should think like you and they don't..... which doesn't make them wrong.

Netflix is your friend.

Precious is a kind word, bat shit crazy is more apt!

Really it is!

Cineworld website:

Can I bring in my own food and drink?

Cineworld have a strict NO HOT FOOD OR ALCOHOL policy. We reserve the right to refuse customers entry into the screens with hot food or alcohol bought outside the premises.

Those who know how to behave in public and those who don't.

Totally disagree.

I'd say those who have a sense of proportion and those who are knee jerk precious.

Having an opinion is now controlling?? Just because something is 'within the rules' does not mean you cant be considerate in your choices. I feel that smelly food in the cinema is antisocial, you think otherwise, so crack on. I do stay away from cinemas that allow this, thankfully i have an independent near me that does not flog hot food or allow takeaways in so I can enjoy the film.

I always take my egg and onion sambos with me to the weekly cinema trip. No one ever minds ! I make sure to clean any dropped bits , I also have a flask of tea