Movies - What do you eat?

I went on Saturday and took some blackberries which were yummy.

billieljaime wrote: »

If you can try to break the habit of mindless snacking in front of the screen. It is a learned behaviour and a poor one. It wont serve you any good.

I know people don't agree with it, but this really is true. I am not saying *don't* get movie snacks if you want them. I just don't see why movies HAVE to be associated with snacks. It almost sounds like some people can't ever go to a theater without eating something. I go to a theater maybe once a year. If I feel like that happens to be at a time when eating should happen I'll get popcorn. Otherwise, no I don't eat. I would much rather eat a nice meal before or after than mindlessly snack on stuff.

Honestly, I don't really like eating during the movies because of how much it costs and because of how noisy it is with the unwrapping and chomping. I tend to just sneak in a drink.

I prefer stopping at the Marble Slab near the theater afterward. :P

Sometimes a small popcorn, sometimes nothing.

I have an enormous love of cinema popcorn. I actually get cravings for it. I go to the movies a couple of times a month, I love the experience and popcorn is part of that. I plan ahead and allow my calories so I can have it but bring water instead of having soda, to level it out.

The salt is a killer tough.

Once upon a time, I would have dumped a bag of malteasers in there too but no more! For I am a reformed "fat man eater" these days!

POPCORN
ICECREAM
M&MS

I've been known to bring a fruit salad.

Ready2BFitMom wrote: »

Some of you are pretty upset at the idea of snacking at a movie. I literally go once or twice a year. I have 3 kids. Those very rare occasions where I get to go to a movie without kids, I want the full experience. I enjoy snacking while at the theater. I don't snack at home when watching a movie, so why is it such a bad thing?

You asked what people eat when they go to the movies. How is saying you don't eat anything at the movies being "upset at the idea of snacking at a movie"? It's just answering your question.

glevinso wrote: »

billieljaime wrote: »

If you can try to break the habit of mindless snacking in front of the screen. It is a learned behaviour and a poor one. It wont serve you any good.

I know people don't agree with it, but this really is true. I am not saying *don't* get movie snacks if you want them. I just don't see why movies HAVE to be associated with snacks. It almost sounds like some people can't ever go to a theater without eating something. I go to a theater maybe once a year. If I feel like that happens to be at a time when eating should happen I'll get popcorn. Otherwise, no I don't eat. I would much rather eat a nice meal before or after than mindlessly snack on stuff.

See, for some people it's part of the ritual, and there is nothing wrong with having rituals involving food. It shouldn't be looked down upon as "poor behavior" because the purpose it serves is not really to mindlessly eat, but to mark an occasion as special. Some events are usually associated with food like holidays, birthdays, festivals, some kinds of parties, carnivals and fairs...etc. Some foods are strongly associated with some occasions marking them as special, and for some going to the movies is one of these special occasions, with food being a part of the experience.

It's interesting how some go with "it's a birthday/date/whatever, eat and enjoy your time" but draw the line at movie popcorn. I'm not singling anyone out, it's just this disconnect is a bit peculiar to me.

On a side note: not my place to judge what people eat, but I'm a bit surprised that many people mention nuts. They are even more calorie-rich than popcorn per volume. That wouldn't last me 5 minutes into the movie then the experience is over.

I like popcorn and diet coke at the movies but it's more about enjoying the movie than health.