Grown man at cinema on his own

[Littlebluecreature]

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 😂

Which is far more creepy than a lone man watching a film.

What was your intention, then?

It's far more sinister and troubling

Also quite a bit of toxic masculinity. Both by getting kicks from arguing with women and by saying men aren't "normal" for liking softer, gentler things. I guess he thinks men should only watch films with tits, explosions and cars going too fast because those are "manly"

Is it that he is alone? So if a pair or a group of adult men went to see it together, it wouldn't be weird?

Indeed. Well I see he's modelling himself on James Bond by his username. Sick bucket all round, really.

"Lurking in the dark"

Unlike all of the other patrons, who are... oh, also lurking in the dark.

They've got an entire wing dedicated to these monsters in Wormwood Scrubs, don't you know?

Just between the murderers' wing and the armed robbers section, they have the secure compound where they cage all of the disgusting men who were found guilty of watching a film on their own in public that is also suitable for children, families or women on their own.

Personally, I think they should just hang these vile beasts - prison is far too good for them and just a huge waste of taxpayers' money in keeping them needlessly alive.

I'm a woman who also loves going to the cinema alone, don't let judgemental people on MN put you off going - if you look at the majority of replies it's the judgemental ones who are in the minority!
Who cares if they see it as weird, anyway?!
It's them with the problem. Trying to project their own insecurities and issues onto others who are just going on with their lives and enjoying themselves by going to the cinema.
Stick a mental finger up at them and think "blah bollocks, I'm still going anyway" that's what I do 😁

Let’s all laugh at the sad man on his own watching a kids film. That’s the reaction you expected op wasn’t it? I’m glad most people aren’t as cruel

Why is it so hard to understand that we don't all like the same thing, that we all have different interests and likes?!
Is there a set list of "approved" things to like once you hit a certain age? 🙄

If people freak out here, where kids go with their PARENTS, imagine the complete meltdown when a single man goes to Minecraft movie or similarly targeting pre-teens and older, with kids going WITHOUT their parents.

Predator dream apparently.

The original Lilo And Stitch was my son’s favourite movie when he was small. He went to see the new one when it came out to see how it measured up and what they’d changed.

He’s a grown man who just remembered something fondly so went to see the new version. I think it’s pretty unpleasant to judge anyone for that.

He has that Odeon subscription where he can see endless movies for £18 a month, so he’s at the cinema by himself frequently.

Was he threatening you in any way? Was he abusive? Have you considered that he may be autistic or have additional needs?
And yes, it's just you.

I came on to say exactly this. Also, it can take a lot of courage to go out on your own.

You did not make a good point 😂
I’d hate to be inside your head, it sounds like a pretty terrifying place.

Well personally, I am 💯 not a man hater !
I see it all the time on Mumsnet & I always think it’s ridiculous how so many women hate men. !
They didn’t hang their coat up , divorce them 🙄 !
All that said though , I do think it’s weird a grown man watching lilo & stitch on his own , it could very well be very innocent , but it may not be , no harm in being wary of it , that’s all …

HOW would you even be wary of it?

If I am in a cinema, and a random man tries to seat on my lap or something, I'd be more than wary regardless of the actual movie 😂

A man on his own? I would find it weird in a baby-session, because who wants to put up with that unless they have a baby: noise reduced, light is on, babies making a racket, mums being overly loud with said babies, it's not most people idea's of a great cinema experience!

Apart from that?

Like what I’m trying to say is , if there is a grown man in cinema watching lilo & stitch on his own & I’m there with my daughter or son , I’d be aware that there is a grown man sitting there on his own behind me & I’d be more mindful of her/him , if she’s looking to go out to cinema shop or bathroom , I’d make sure to go with her , well I always do that anyway, but some don’t, so if I was in their shoes I would, ( being conscious of an adult man there sitting on his own ) sorry if that doesn’t make sense to you , I’m just being honest …

Would you be fine if a man was with his family but headed to toilet or shop alone at the same time as your DC?

I'm not getting the grown man thing either - would it be fine if a 15 year old boy was there on his own?

Yeah , I wouldn’t take any notice of a man there with his kids or with his wife & kids & most people are the same & you know that’s true !
It’s far more normal than a grown man on his own , sat there watching a kids movie , the truth is all the men I know would never do it & that’s a fact !
I don’t care if I come across as too suspicious or whatever way I’m coming across , I simply am being honest, grown man on his own in cinema watching a kids movie is kinda weird to me & that’s just the way I feel about it 🤷🏻‍♀️ & I’d be conscious of it , that’s all , and as I’ve said , if I was someone who left my lads out on their own to bathroom/ shop I’d be making sure to go with them ..

Oh & sorry you asked if i would be mindful of my dc if a man there with his wife & kids went to bathroom same time as her on his own ,
I always accompany my lads to bathroom & wait outside for them ..
I’m sure most parents do .

🙄🙄

You absolutely are judging him!! That’s why you’re posting this! Sit back and enjoy the film and forget about someone doing no harm whatsoever! 🙄

I think if you think a man being in a cinema, watching a film, a completely normal activity, is a threat, then you aren't as "not man hating" as you think

Would it be odd if I went to a Disney film on my own? I don't think so, don't see why a man on his own who is minding his own business watching a film is odd.