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?

Why not keep the smells and mess where they belong and actually screen the films at McDonalds? Most of them have vast upstairs areas, usually empty. Then the rest of us can enjoy the cinema in peace.

But its a way of eating, Eating in the street, eating takeways, portions much bigger, eating just everywhere. My sons swimming instructor actually had to write to parents to stop bringing food to the poolside.

Oh la-di-da some people just LOOOVE films so much that they don't feel the need to have some snacks while watching because they are so engrossed in the quality of the production and the evolution of the directors....so what? 😂

For many other people food is a huge part of the experience so many cinemas cater for that too!

I've also made a nental note to avoid Everyman and Odeon cinemas and the type of customer they attract. Thanks OP, that's been helpful.

Everyman deliver food to your seats! They combine the two as do a lot of other places.

This comment is peak Mumsnet!

Need to add Cineworld to that list too 👍

In the same way that disliked mothers-in-law don’t walk into your house. They march in. And annoying people don’t sit next to you on a train. They plonk themselves next to you.

The hyperbole has been a bit less that usual on this thread. I’ve seen munched, chomped and pigged out but haven’t yet seen guzzled, scoffed or troughed. Plenty of time yet though.

Yes you are. Being forced to sit by other people eating smelly food, whether on public transport or at events, is SO annoying!

@confusedbythesystem as @Megifer says add cineworld and also Vue!

The peasants get everywhere these days!

Thanks @Megifer (mental note of course)

@Behindyouiam - I think you may be a troll. If you don't like what you consider 'peak Mumsnet' as part of the discussion, then surely this isn't the forum for you?

Cinema and Mumsnet police!

Multitasking!

You need to add Vue to your list also, probably easier to have a list of where you can go, it'll be shorter.

drive in Glyndebourne? 😅

No. @Ineke

This thread is all about the food.
Read back.

Just very relieved that in the Cinema I work at people come for the film and don’t eat any hot food ever. Children’s films are slightly different with more sweets and popcorn, but thankfully never any hot food. People choose this cinema for this reason.

Crack on. It's excellent there is something for everyone.

Let's bear in mind this OP was a child at a child's film in a Cinema where hot food was served.

And regardless, I don't believe food consumption is the first motivation @Ineke I think people choose for the film.

I've also made a nental note to avoid Everyman and Odeon cinemas and the type of customer they attract. Thanks OP, that's been helpful.

😩🙄👌🏼

I love Everyman.

They ALSO have sofas and comfy chairs and footrests. Lovely.

But there's probably something gratuitous about that. 🙄 Do you 'have' to have comfort for an hour and a half?

What?! Why on earth would anybody need footrests in a cinema?
You're there to watch a film, not relax with your feet up! No wonder we have an obesity epidemic in this country🙄

What?! Why on earth would anybody need footrests in a cinema?
You're there to watch a film, not relax with your feet up! No wonder we have an obesity epidemic in this country🙄

😂😄🤦‍♀️

What?! Why on earth would anybody need footrests in a cinema?

Best ask Everyman Cinemas.

@Extrasprinklesplz odeon has reclining seats! They're great!

They're all over the country @Extrasprinklesplz . There's probably one near you.

If you went along you could get a look at customers leaving and test out your obesity theory.

I despair at the way this country is headed. Not only do they need to gobble down food at the cinema, but they also want to recline.
Clearly not real film buffs otherwise they would sit up straight, feet on the ground and not on a foot rest, and they most certainly would never eat or drink.
This is all very lower class.

No way. I could not bring myself to be around that. Imagine the smells! They'll probably all come out smelling like chicken nuggets and that could make me heave and retch and I'll get a migraine.

@Extrasprinklesplz 😉

It’s all to try to get more audience in, cinemas have changed. 30 -40 years ago it was considered vulgar to eat in the street. So it goes, a shame really as it does spoil the cinema experience for many people.