Page 21 | Grown man at cinema on his own

Littlebluecreature · 2025-06-02T13:03:18+00:00

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 😂

JohnSt1 · 02/06/2025 21:50

I want to see Lilo & Stitch. 🙄

IfYouPutASausageInItItsNotAViennetta · 02/06/2025 21:52

Whataloadoffuss · 02/06/2025 20:28

No issues, but it isn't surprising the man would be more noticeable due to the film, innocent reasons or not.

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You could say the same thing about a black or white person who chose to go to a Bollywood film showing at the cinema.

Would they stand out? Yes. Does it matter in the slightest or should they be questioned as to their intentions? Absolutely not.

DoctorRoseReturns · 02/06/2025 22:02

Whataloadoffuss · 02/06/2025 20:37

I think you know that isn't the same thing though don't you? A beach isn't aimed predominately at kids, it is aimed at everybody. This film is aimed at that particular audience. I'm sure the man was there for perfectly innocent reasons. He may have children who used to like Lilo & Stitch, learning difficulties, walked in the wrong film and thought "hell I'll give it a go!, cinema pass, and goes there all of the time, an animation fan on the Stitch/alien additions, who knows. He still stands out though more than others imo. It doesn't mean his intentions were/are bad. I wouldn't automatically think they were, I would notice him however more than the typical audience it is aimed at, and probably lean more towards the innocent reasons.

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Lilo and Stitch isn't primarily aimed at young kids

A large part of the audience will be 30 somethings for nostalgia reasons

And Disney is never primarily aimed at kids tbh (young or not)

Pigtailsandall · 02/06/2025 22:17

DoctorRoseReturns · 02/06/2025 22:02

Lilo and Stitch isn't primarily aimed at young kids

A large part of the audience will be 30 somethings for nostalgia reasons

And Disney is never primarily aimed at kids tbh (young or not)

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Absolutely. I have a nearly 6yo and I think they are too young for this film. It's not aimed at "predominantly very young kids". It's aimed at everyone. And where fo you draw the line? Harry Potter is about kids but LOADS of adults are obsessed with it. Ditto Narnia stuff. Hunger Games is about teenagers (i'm totally going to see the new one in 2026 when I'm 45). Which, if any, would be OK for male cinema viewing by the mn undercover paedo surveillance team? I'd like to inform my film buff dh and my 64 year old dad who loves Disney.

Coffeewithtwosugars · 02/06/2025 22:18

Alone. Adult. Happily sitting eating his snacks . Staying at the end to see if there is a post credit scene ….

…. sounds just like my adult autistic son, who is the kindest soul you would ever meet and loves to go to the cinema alone for some independence.

Made me want to cry to read this and think some people may be watching him and laughing.

He was doing nothing wrong and not affecting anyone, yet you thought it ok to start a thread about him and likely expected people to laugh along with you .

I have read your replies and can see you regret it now but please think before you pass judgement.

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:25

No I am not the reason why your dh is reluctant to take his children to a play park because I have never approached, or would I openly stat my suspicions or had a go at a man in such a setting. If anything men alone with their children have been fawned over in my experience but appreciate that isn’t everyone’s

If I was seriously concerned I would be calling the police not marching over to stranger and questioning them

and if you had read my posts you would see that I have said I am more suspicious because I do work with child sex offenders and just being where they absolutely shouldn’t be is how sown operate (they don’t like being controlled) it’s part of their perversion

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:27

Trumptonagain · 02/06/2025 21:40

I'd be interested to know of those posting that this man must have been up to no good, had you of found out your own DH/DP had gone to the cinema on a whim and watched a film that had DC starring in, one supposedly aimed at DC, how many would have kicked them out for doing so.

I'd be extremely surprised if DH went to the cinema to watch a matinee screening of a kids film! I honestly don't know any men in my family or friend group that would do this by themself. I would think DH was having some kind of breakdown to be honest, if he did this!! I'd think this just because it would b v out of character for him. I'm not really attracted to the type of guys that are into little kids movies. But if I was, I guess I wouldn't feel shocked.

I don't think anyone (though I did miss a few pages of the thread)! has said this man must be up to no good. Most people have said it's probably innocent. However, some people, like myself, have said it's ok to wonder why an adult man would be watching a kids movie. And given my background working with sex offenders, I particularly (and some other posters) have pointed out that this is something that people with a sexual interest in kids might do ... and we've also raised that.its ok to question and think to yourself that it's odd...

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:28

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:25

No I am not the reason why your dh is reluctant to take his children to a play park because I have never approached, or would I openly stat my suspicions or had a go at a man in such a setting. If anything men alone with their children have been fawned over in my experience but appreciate that isn’t everyone’s

If I was seriously concerned I would be calling the police not marching over to stranger and questioning them

and if you had read my posts you would see that I have said I am more suspicious because I do work with child sex offenders and just being where they absolutely shouldn’t be is how sown operate (they don’t like being controlled) it’s part of their perversion

How is a a grown man watching a kid's film alone, being where they should not be?

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:33

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:28

and if you had read my posts you would see that I have said I am more suspicious because I do work with child sex offenders and just being where they absolutely shouldn’t be is how sown operate (they don’t like being controlled) it’s part of their perversion

How is a a grown man watching a kid's film alone, being where they should not be?

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A child sex offender would have conditions of not being able to spend time in areas where young children are likely to be

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:34

OonaStubbs · 02/06/2025 20:53

Without sounding horrible, surely a real paedophile would be far more likely to be watching lilo and stitch at home?

I'm my experience working with sex offenders, they enjoy the power of being present. They enjoy being in the dark watching both the film and the actual children that are present. They can sit in the dark amusing themself. All the better if there are only a few kids, who can have the freedom to run up and down in the isle where they can be watched properly and the man isn't just viewing the back of their head. All the better too if the cinema isn't too busy, so noone can see exactly what they are doing and noone from probation might accidently spot them there (where they would not be allowed to be).

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:38

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:34

I'm my experience working with sex offenders, they enjoy the power of being present. They enjoy being in the dark watching both the film and the actual children that are present. They can sit in the dark amusing themself. All the better if there are only a few kids, who can have the freedom to run up and down in the isle where they can be watched properly and the man isn't just viewing the back of their head. All the better too if the cinema isn't too busy, so noone can see exactly what they are doing and noone from probation might accidently spot them there (where they would not be allowed to be).

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Yes, all men alone watching a Disney film must be a nonce.

OP said he stayed when everyone else left. Usually a sign of a fan of the film )or franchise... there can be extras in/after the credits).

Gagaandgag · 02/06/2025 22:39

babystarsandmoon · 02/06/2025 14:15

I’m sick to death of strangers being judged in a world where friendships are dying, people are lonely and they get told to go and do the thing and then when they do it’s seen as odd.

👏

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:43

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:38

Yes, all men alone watching a Disney film must be a nonce.

OP said he stayed when everyone else left. Usually a sign of a fan of the film )or franchise... there can be extras in/after the credits).

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I think most people have said that more than likely it's innocent. Yes, this man may well have been in the industry and watching the credits for that reason.

All I've said is that it's ok to think to yourself that it is a bit odd to see a man there by himself and it's ok to be curious. In fact, it's probably protective because, while some lone males may be in the sound/movie/film industry or have learning difficulties or simply just innocently like kiddie movies, there are also some men who do have more sinister motives for attending child friendly spaces. When you've worked with such men, you tend to notice them or notice behaviours that raise your suspicions for a reason.

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:45

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:38

Yes, all men alone watching a Disney film must be a nonce.

OP said he stayed when everyone else left. Usually a sign of a fan of the film )or franchise... there can be extras in/after the credits).

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No one is saying that XenoBitch

when you have worked with these type of men (child sex offenders) it does make you more wary and suspicious (i do not voice this) and you learn how they operate and I am still shocked at times by the lengths they will go to to just be around children knowing they shouldn’t be

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:46

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:43

I think most people have said that more than likely it's innocent. Yes, this man may well have been in the industry and watching the credits for that reason.

All I've said is that it's ok to think to yourself that it is a bit odd to see a man there by himself and it's ok to be curious. In fact, it's probably protective because, while some lone males may be in the sound/movie/film industry or have learning difficulties or simply just innocently like kiddie movies, there are also some men who do have more sinister motives for attending child friendly spaces. When you've worked with such men, you tend to notice them or notice behaviours that raise your suspicions for a reason.

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But is is sad for those of us with men in our lives that would would enjoy seeing a Disney film, and know there are people out there thinking they should not be in a space that they have paid for and are perfectly entitled to be in. And know that there are people thinking that they might be a pedo or dodgy in some way.
It is fucking depressing.

MissRaspberryRipples · 02/06/2025 22:47

I'm 42 and i would definitely watch Lilo and Stitch by myself so no not odd at all maybe he's a fan and doesn't have anyone who wants to see it with him

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:48

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:46

But is is sad for those of us with men in our lives that would would enjoy seeing a Disney film, and know there are people out there thinking they should not be in a space that they have paid for and are perfectly entitled to be in. And know that there are people thinking that they might be a pedo or dodgy in some way.
It is fucking depressing.

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Yes it is sad. I don't disagree.

EzioAuditoredaFirenze · 02/06/2025 22:53

Ohh nooo better phone the police 🙄

Men are allowed to enjoy things (even movies, even Disney movies) on their own. FFS. Get a grip.

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:54

what is depressing is knowing there are child sex offenders out there that constantly push their boundaries and really shouldn’t be living in the community or in the very least be tagged but rarely are

it’s more comfortable not knowing tbh

EzioAuditoredaFirenze · 02/06/2025 22:55

I bet you're one of those people that bitch about adults going to Disney parks without kids.

Which me and my husband do. Better alert the FBI!

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:55

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:54

what is depressing is knowing there are child sex offenders out there that constantly push their boundaries and really shouldn’t be living in the community or in the very least be tagged but rarely are

it’s more comfortable not knowing tbh

What is depressing is assuming that a lone man watching a kid's film... during term time when barley any kids are about... is a threat and should be treated with suspicion.

EzioAuditoredaFirenze · 02/06/2025 22:58

Littlebluecreature · 02/06/2025 20:48

I thought it was unusual, I still think ‘Oh wow a man in his 40’s alone with no kids, watching a kids film’ it’s just not something i’d do (the kids film) without my kid (purely because i’m not a fan enough of kids films to go to the cinema on my own to see it) but I can see now others are/do. I can’t think of much worse 😂but each to their own.
Nothing sinister at all and was quite surprised when people were posting that, no kids there aside from me and Dd and a couple and their son. He sat a bit away and was the only one who stayed right until watching the credits etc and we all were leaving, just must be a big fan!

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Omg, well I didn't see this post before I commented! He stayed until the end of the credits!! He's definitely up to no good - not the fact that there could be a scene at the end of credits 🙄

For all you know the guy has learning disabilities/autism and thought that it would be quieter to see it today and therefore better for him. Or he could just want to enjoy a film that doesn't say lone men are not allowed to see it. Nowhere does it say it's just for kids. Disney is for all.

Maybe stop judging other people and focus on your own shit.

HRTQueen · 02/06/2025 22:59

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:55

What is depressing is assuming that a lone man watching a kid's film... during term time when barley any kids are about... is a threat and should be treated with suspicion.

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i never said I would treat him with suspicion …

I have many thoughts that I do not express or act upon like we all do

NameChangerPopstar · 02/06/2025 22:59

XenoBitch · 02/06/2025 22:55

What is depressing is assuming that a lone man watching a kid's film... during term time when barley any kids are about... is a threat and should be treated with suspicion.

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There is a difference between assuming this man is a threat, and being alert to the possibility he could be.

Anything out of the ordinary may alert suspicion. And that's ok.

As I said before. When I walk my dogs and see a group of kids with hoodies smoking, I don't assume they are bad kids. They probably are all lovely. But I am alert to the possibility they might be up to know good, and being alert to that possibility just means I can be a bit more cautious and aware of my surroundings.

PIPERHELLO · 02/06/2025 22:59

Don’t be ridiculous!!