CAUGHT IN THE LIGHTS.

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@Kandae11 (57233)
March 12, 2017 10:50am CST
I haven't gone to a movie theater for sometime now , but I recall when I was a regular patron there how annoying it was when members of the audience would rise hastily and hurry to the exit before the show is properly ended. It seems as if they are afraid of being seen there when the lights go on. Not that I enjoy sitting through endless credits rolling on the screen - but why the mad rush ? Have you noticed this?
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
12 Mar 17
I am always one of those who want to leave early and my boyfriend wants to stay until some people leave to avoid the crowded exit. He wins because his was works better.
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besweet
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
12 Mar 17
@Kandae11 Yes people can be very impatient. I discovered that waiting for a while is actually a good idea, we get to read the credits and learn more about the movie that we just watched.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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12 Mar 17
That is definitely a good reason to stay. Most times I choose the front row in the balcony section or a seat at the end of the row in order to avoid people from the other rows standing in front of me or stepping over me to get out.
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 17
When I was very much younger at the end of the film they used to play the National Anthem and everyone stood for that before leaving. I don't think they even play it these days at the cinema.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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12 Mar 17
I don't remember that happening - but it is very interesting. What I do know is that the National Anthem is played before the start of important games.
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 17
@Kandae11 Yes same here!
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
13 Mar 17
Yes, I also notice that there are some incorrigible souls in theaters who would get up prior to finishing of movie. They disturb others. I wonder if they were in a hurry to leave, they should not have come to theater to watch movie.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
13 Mar 17
@Kandae11 Yes, many people avoid going for this reason to theater. Some have arranged home theaters in their homes and they watch movies in comfort of their homes.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
That is one of the reasons why many are opting to watch movies in the comfort of their homes.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
12 Mar 17
I like to read the credits. Some people may have to rush to go out to dinner, get home to the babysitter, or rush to beat the traffic.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
Beating the traffic could be one good reason.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 17
Maybe their parking tickets are due to expire.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
Well they should have planned for that. There are usually two showings of a double - at 4 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. - therefore patrons would have some idea of the length of time they would be in the cinema.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 17
@Kandae11 I agree really but I'm always trying to make excuses for people.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
@JudyEv Me too- but sometimes I am not very lenient.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Mar 17
Maybe to conceal themselves because others might see them together if they are lovers? Hahaha.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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14 Mar 17
But it is most of the audience on the run.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
14 Mar 17
Lol! In the Philippines the only reason for that is they always want to get out first as if the door will banished! Lol! Funny but it's true. Even when they go out in an airplane and train stations lots of Filipino always headed to the door even before the trains stop and open it's window. Silly!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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14 Mar 17
I know -- no one likes to wait anymore.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
13 Mar 17
I have also experienced this
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
It is not nice.
Joanie
@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
13 Mar 17
We always stay until the last credit has rolled
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
That is the way it should be.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
22 Jan 18
I also have not been to a movie in a long time and do remember people wanting to rush out after the movie ended and then people were trying to get out fast and would push each other. It is best to sit and wait till it thins out and not crowded.
Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
13 Mar 17
I too, like to sit there while the credits roll
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57233)
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13 Mar 17
Me too--it gives you time to digest what you have just seen.