Page 13 | To sneak McD's into the cinema

fr4zzledmum · 2023-12-09T16:03:02+00:00

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?

Elfontheshmelf · 09/12/2023 21:54

I probably wouldn't do this tbh. Fine to sneak in your own sweets and a drink because they are so expensive at the cinema, but sneaking in a McDonald's is pushing it.

GreyWednesday · 09/12/2023 22:05

I would say YABU because I think most cinema chains request that you don’t take hot food in, so I would suggest not booking a film at a time you would want your daughter to have a meal.

However, you’ve had some ludicrous replies on here. Must be terrible to have your trip to the cinema ruined because you can smell an open bag of revels at 20 paces…

Scorchio84 · 09/12/2023 22:06

WelshFionaThePlasticSurgeryGorgon · 09/12/2023 21:16

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. All our cinemas display the necessary signage, advising customers of this policy.

over here In Dublin our Cineworld has a bar.. in fact most cinemas do

Cosywintertime · 09/12/2023 22:06

Goodness these responses, it’s a kids happy meal. Not a dead fish smothered in egg 😂

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 22:21

I'd hazard a guess that a multitude of posters on here don't really know what a Happy Meal is.

And a good portion haven't darkened the door of a cinema in years.

WhateverMate · 09/12/2023 22:23

sunglassesonthetable · 09/12/2023 22:21

I'd hazard a guess that a multitude of posters on here don't really know what a Happy Meal is.

And a good portion haven't darkened the door of a cinema in years.

Some people wouldn't know Happy if he turned up at a panto with the other six 🤣🤣

Budgiegirlbob · 09/12/2023 22:33

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. All our cinemas display the necessary signage, advising customers of this policy

Just because they have this policy, doesn’t mean they’ll enforce it. Our local Cineworld doesn’t bat an eyelid at customers taking in a Maccies, I’ve seen it lots of times. I’ve never seen anyone taking in alcohol though, so presumably they’re a bit tougher on that.

soemptyinside · 09/12/2023 22:39

Panaa · 09/12/2023 17:56

I was going to say the OP shouldn't bring in hot smelly food... but if it's a cinema that sells hot dogs (Cineworld?), I'm not sure it matters.

Would you bring hot dogs to Mcdonalds though?

They might sell hot food but that doesn't mean that they allow people to bring whatever other hot food they want.

I mean, I wouldn't... but there is one particularly shitty McDonalds I know where people regularly sit in and eat their own food and drink and the staff don't care. I think they're just grateful no one is trying to attack them, which is a pretty low benchmark for job satisfaction.

It's funny, there are branches not that far away which are much nicer (for customers and staff). I don't know why that one is so grim. All. The. Time.

With the cinema, you're paying for your seat to watch a film. You don't have to eat or drink.

With McDonalds, you're paying for your seat to eat food. Eating and drinking is kinda the point. So, no, I don't see the issue with bringing food to the cinema... as long as the food doesn't impact the other customers.

A cinema that sells smelly hot food is one where I don't think a burger is going to make a difference.

soemptyinside · 09/12/2023 22:43

WhateverMate · 09/12/2023 18:34

It's sad that a 4 year old sees McD as a treat. Start them on the road to fast food early eh?

Mind you this is a load of bollocks ^^

Kids of parents who are this uptight about food, tend to then become uptight about it themselves.

It's perfectly feasible this child sees McDonald's as just as much of a treat as other much healthier foods.

I don't really understand all the McDonald's hate.

They were voluntarily publishing nutritional values long before other places did. It allows you to choose wisely, and to plan the rest of your food for the day around it.

We should be teaching children that they can eat anything they like in moderation rather than designating certain foods as naughty. That sort of approach just sets kids up for eating disorders.

FOTTFSOFTFOASM · 09/12/2023 22:44

I would have zero interest in going to the cinema if I couldn't eat a load of crap there too, many others would be the same, and then all of the cinemas would close because they get a high % of their revenue from food

Wtf have I just read? You would seriously not go to see a film unless you could also eat a load of crap?

I suppose it's all part of the general constant snacking/grazing way of life that some people lead.

RVers · 09/12/2023 22:44

I don’t care about the ethics.

But I hate the stink of takeaway food second-hand. I hate it when people bring McD on tube carriages.

Be creative and think of a ‘treat’ packed dinner!

Behindyouiam · 09/12/2023 23:07

@FOTTFSOFTFOASM I think they Dan survive? What makes you think people can't survive? You think they'd like to have and is etc though.

Panaa · 09/12/2023 23:37

@soemptyinside

With the cinema, you're paying for your seat to watch a film. You don't have to eat or drink.

With McDonalds, you're paying for your seat to eat food. Eating and drinking is kinda the point. So, no, I don't see the issue with bringing food to the cinema... as long as the food doesn't impact the other customers.

Do you not realise that the ticket prices for the non eaters/drinkers are essentially subsidised by the people who eat and drink?

The food and drink sales make up a huge amount of the revenue that they take in, if they weren't selling that then ticket prices would increase massively and/or lots of cinemas would have no option but to close.

Watching the movie AND eating and drinking is kind of the point. Most cinemas would not survive if the business model was just about selling seats to watch a movie.

Panaa · 09/12/2023 23:40

FOTTFSOFTFOASM · 09/12/2023 22:44

I would have zero interest in going to the cinema if I couldn't eat a load of crap there too, many others would be the same, and then all of the cinemas would close because they get a high % of their revenue from food

Wtf have I just read? You would seriously not go to see a film unless you could also eat a load of crap?

I suppose it's all part of the general constant snacking/grazing way of life that some people lead.

Nope I really wouldn't!

And I don't constantly snack and graze. I'm actually a size 6/8 and have always been slim. I eat healthy a lot of the time and then when I want to go all out and binge at the cinema or wherever I do.

ALongHardWinter · 10/12/2023 00:05

Absolutely. Go for it! I have

Lavender14 · 10/12/2023 00:07

I wouldn't like the smell to be honest. I'd go either before or after with your kids. Prolong the treat for them!

BadLad · 10/12/2023 00:18

PuppyMonkey · 09/12/2023 16:52

This is my first time on a “can’t bear the smell of Maccie D” thread, enjoying it so far.

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A long thread about food in a cinema is always a good laugh. Pour yourself a drink and take a swig every time you come across a ridiculous overreaction.

Nanaof1 · 10/12/2023 07:16

BrimfulOfMash · 09/12/2023 17:57

I need my own personal cinema where eating anything is banned, as is talking, whispering, fidgeting excessively, drinking through a straw from a cup with ice in it, and looking at your phone.

That already exists. It's called a large screen tv in your own home. You can ban everything you dislike there.

WashItTomorrow · 10/12/2023 07:29

Panaa · 09/12/2023 23:37

@soemptyinside

With the cinema, you're paying for your seat to watch a film. You don't have to eat or drink.

With McDonalds, you're paying for your seat to eat food. Eating and drinking is kinda the point. So, no, I don't see the issue with bringing food to the cinema... as long as the food doesn't impact the other customers.

Do you not realise that the ticket prices for the non eaters/drinkers are essentially subsidised by the people who eat and drink?

The food and drink sales make up a huge amount of the revenue that they take in, if they weren't selling that then ticket prices would increase massively and/or lots of cinemas would have no option but to close.

Watching the movie AND eating and drinking is kind of the point. Most cinemas would not survive if the business model was just about selling seats to watch a movie.

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But you don’t do the eating in the actual screening. My local cinema has a very popular bar and cafe-restaurant. You eat there first, or later, not during the actual film. You would be escorted out, I think, but I’ve never seen anyone do it.

BadLad · 10/12/2023 07:31

WashItTomorrow · 10/12/2023 07:29

But you don’t do the eating in the actual screening. My local cinema has a very popular bar and cafe-restaurant. You eat there first, or later, not during the actual film. You would be escorted out, I think, but I’ve never seen anyone do it.

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Well, in many cinemas you do actually eat the food during the actual screening.

WashItTomorrow · 10/12/2023 07:58

BadLad · 10/12/2023 07:31

Well, in many cinemas you do actually eat the food during the actual screening.

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I’ve never come across that, and I go to the cinema a lot.

confusedbythesystem · 10/12/2023 08:02

Nanaof1 · 10/12/2023 07:16

That already exists. It's called a large screen tv in your own home. You can ban everything you dislike there.

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Er no, home is where you eat your McDonalds in front of the TV (if that's your thing). In a cinema or theatre you show consideration to others so everyone can enjoy the performance.

Londonrach1 · 10/12/2023 08:03

Not McDonald's as you can smell it. But anything that doesn't smell

WalnutBlue · 10/12/2023 08:16

@confusedbythesystem

Your issue should be with the cinema that promotes the sale of food rather than the audience.
I will continue to eat in the cinema as long as they allow it. Also next time I will make sure to bring something extra smelly. 😂

BadLad · 10/12/2023 08:31

WashItTomorrow · 10/12/2023 07:58

I’ve never come across that, and I go to the cinema a lot.

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It is extremely common, and you will certainly come across it if you go to other cinemas in future, especially large chains.