JustAmused
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Thu Jul-28-11 09:04 AM
Response to Reply #6 |
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I work at a drive-in in central kentucky. admission is $5 for two movies, and the kids can run themselves before the movie starts. It is a great experience.
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| -"Brat Ban" coming to a theatre near you? |
The Straight Story |
Jul-28-11 08:28 AM |
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My friend and I used to shop together and would often comment |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 08:35 AM |
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Nevertheless, businesses that ban children, not just unruly ones, ... |
damntexdem |
Jul-28-11 08:39 AM |
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+++++++ |
DrDan |
Jul-28-11 08:43 AM |
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Oddly enough, the restaurant that banned small children is |
MineralMan |
Jul-28-11 08:44 AM |
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and if enough people do, they will |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 08:48 AM |
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Um, no |
SoCalNative |
Jul-28-11 08:52 AM |
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Why? |
madinmaryland |
Jul-28-11 09:21 AM |
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ILL SUPPORT ANY BUSINESS THAT CATERS TO THOSE ACTUALLY SPENDING MONEY |
GillesDeleuze |
Jul-28-11 10:58 AM |
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Not by me! There will be other businesses where you can bring screaming babies. |
Thegonagle |
Jul-28-11 12:40 PM |
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I'm down with that. n/t |
cherokeeprogressive |
Jul-28-11 12:50 PM |
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I like the idea of some restaurants banning kids |
adigal |
Jul-28-11 01:32 PM |
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Regardless of age, I'd rather have movie theaters promote a |
Blue_Tires |
Jul-28-11 08:35 AM |
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I agree. |
Rainbowreflect |
Jul-28-11 11:05 AM |
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There's at least one in Texas that'll kick you out. |
tammywammy |
Jul-28-11 09:07 PM |
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Nothing wrong with child free as a concept but the snotty attitude about it sucks |
CBGLuthier |
Jul-28-11 08:37 AM |
#3 |
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thank you. |
Maine-ah |
Jul-28-11 09:49 AM |
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I don't think there should be brats in a theatre. Think of the mustard! What? .......Never mind. |
WinkyDink |
Jul-28-11 08:37 AM |
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Did they mean brats or brats? |
BanzaiBonnie |
Jul-28-11 09:00 AM |
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why is du so comfortable labeling a whole group of our people in an insulting tone |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 08:38 AM |
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I didn't see anyone call them brats (nt) |
The Straight Story |
Jul-28-11 08:42 AM |
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"Brat Ban" coming to a theatre near you?... i see brat ban in three places in your OP |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 08:44 AM |
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Um, I did not write the article or the headline. No one on DU did either I think :) (nt) |
The Straight Story |
Jul-28-11 08:47 AM |
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i will repeat. yes people on du are referring to kids as brat and worse. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 08:55 AM |
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I disagree with your broad-based judgement of du'ers. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 11:55 AM |
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this is the second thread based on this article. and the point being, when we read an article |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:12 PM |
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Ah, ok... |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:16 PM |
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I am in agreement with you. Label the behavior, don't insult an group based on the actions of a few |
uppityperson |
Jul-28-11 10:57 AM |
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That is the title of the article linked in the OP. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 11:52 AM |
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Since this isn't LBN, article title doesn't need to be used. |
uppityperson |
Jul-28-11 12:10 PM |
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Not every person switches away from that requirement on DU... |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:17 PM |
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And some like pushing buttons. eom |
uppityperson |
Jul-28-11 12:25 PM |
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Do you think the OP was purposefully pushing buttons by using the title of this article |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:26 PM |
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Actually, That's The Problem, Isn't It? |
ProfessorGAC |
Jul-28-11 11:01 AM |
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yup. well said. nt |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 11:09 AM |
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That is the title of the article. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 11:52 AM |
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again, another thread on same article ran last night and into this morning |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:14 PM |
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No, there is anger and frustration with parents who refuse to do their job and be parents. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:25 PM |
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i realy cant answer cause i am not sure what you are saying. it isnt a tough one. most all kids |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:29 PM |
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I don't think the implication is that all kids are "brats". |
A Simple Game |
Jul-28-11 08:30 PM |
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you dont think brats is deragatory? my kids would beg to differ |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 08:33 PM |
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Not exactly what I said. Please reread the post. |
A Simple Game |
Jul-29-11 07:02 AM |
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people still go to the movie theaters? |
NightWatcher |
Jul-28-11 08:38 AM |
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Try a drive-in |
JustAmused |
Jul-28-11 09:04 AM |
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It's a great experience but a dying one. |
William769 |
Jul-28-11 09:22 AM |
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Yeah, children don't bother me as much as bright smartphones with really stupid people |
tavalon |
Jul-28-11 10:54 AM |
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We already have a thread on this just below yours. |
newportdadde |
Jul-28-11 08:40 AM |
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Here's a Recording of an ACTUAL BRAT in a Theater in Austin Called the "Alamo Drafthouse"... NSFW |
NYC_SKP |
Jul-28-11 08:41 AM |
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Funny how |
sharp_stick |
Jul-28-11 08:45 AM |
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my kids know how so many feel about them. i have let them see these threads on du. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 08:57 AM |
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I have seen my elderly mother about knocked on her ass because kids racing through the stores .. |
madmom |
Jul-28-11 09:37 AM |
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i havent said all kids are good. so i guess the less than truthful can be thrown back. nt |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 10:17 AM |
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The kids are just fine - it's the parents who are out of control! |
hedgehog |
Jul-28-11 11:07 AM |
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and how are the kids supposed to learn if not from their parents? I agree kids are |
madmom |
Jul-28-11 12:18 PM |
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Our culture is becoming completely intolerant of children. |
peace13 |
Jul-28-11 08:46 AM |
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I think the problem here is that too many parents do NOT remove the screaming kid |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 08:52 AM |
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i am out in the real world socaldem, and i do not see all these unruly kids |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 09:01 AM |
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Kids will be kids.. and when they are tired & cranky they will act up |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 09:14 AM |
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most parent handle it. which is my point. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 09:16 AM |
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don't get me started on cell phones |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 09:17 AM |
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Exactly. I frankly consider those who rail about children to be immature |
Skidmore |
Jul-28-11 09:04 AM |
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I consider parents who think their kids have the right to invade personal space ill-fit |
GillesDeleuze |
Jul-28-11 11:01 AM |
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+1 |
SammyWinstonJack |
Jul-28-11 09:14 AM |
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Have to tell you that when my son was little I used to say to him... |
peace13 |
Jul-28-11 09:45 AM |
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Kids will be allowed back in when PARENTS learn how to parent. |
GillesDeleuze |
Jul-28-11 11:00 AM |
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how are we going to punish the stupid? 1000 well behaved kids ignored. one bad kid = brat ban |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 11:11 AM |
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"one bad kid = brat ban that is stupid." Yes it is. |
A Simple Game |
Jul-28-11 08:44 PM |
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Yes, but at the same time, us adults are treated like children. |
krabigirl |
Jul-28-11 11:30 AM |
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This is not a new concept. |
Lasher |
Jul-28-11 08:58 AM |
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Some had glassed-off "crying rooms" also. |
Gidney N Cloyd |
Jul-28-11 09:41 AM |
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I didn't know that. |
Lasher |
Jul-28-11 09:47 AM |
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You could call it the "Cone of Silence" |
geardaddy |
Jul-28-11 03:37 PM |
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Most Catholic churches we went to had "cry rooms" |
SoCalDem |
Jul-28-11 09:50 AM |
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We don't have a brat ban BUT |
supernova |
Jul-28-11 09:02 AM |
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Time and time again, the biggest problem I've had with people talking at the movies |
Burma Jones |
Jul-28-11 09:14 AM |
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Now, if we could only recognize that rude inconsiderate Brats come in all ages |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 09:20 AM |
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Going to dinner early with kids is the key!! |
driver8 |
Jul-28-11 09:31 AM |
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Quite true. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:19 PM |
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for me children at a movie depends on the time and the movie |
tabbycat31 |
Jul-28-11 10:49 AM |
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This parent of four has no problem whatsoever with this. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 11:13 AM |
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The writer should fact check. |
Gormy Cuss |
Jul-28-11 11:18 AM |
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Sounds good to me. If they are interferring with everyone else's |
cbdo2007 |
Jul-28-11 11:22 AM |
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I've got 4yo twin boys. |
Twinguard |
Jul-28-11 11:37 AM |
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Restaurant or movie theater, the biggest, loudest assholes have always been adults. |
Patriot 76 |
Jul-28-11 11:44 AM |
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Who here hates kids? |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 11:48 AM |
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here is just one. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:17 PM |
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That user says he/she hates kids but did not call them a brat or any other name. |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:21 PM |
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who here hates kids... i gave it to you. only one. now you want me to post |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:30 PM |
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What? |
Dappleganger |
Jul-28-11 12:34 PM |
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ya. i have noticed. i am lucky like that. i smile, i get smiles back. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:46 PM |
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Nobody is hating on the kids. |
HappyMe |
Jul-28-11 12:05 PM |
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Borderline discriminatory. |
Shagbark Hickory |
Jul-28-11 12:18 PM |
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"what you're bringing in" - not "who" - children are things, not people /nt |
jberryhill |
Jul-28-11 12:21 PM |
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I read this as "brat bun" |
PeaceNikki |
Jul-28-11 12:21 PM |
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I always liked him in "Law and Order," pre-Julia Roberts. What?.....Never mind. |
WinkyDink |
Jul-28-11 12:22 PM |
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Its too bad that there has to be rule like this. Its was my experience as |
LaurenG |
Jul-28-11 12:26 PM |
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and it is still happening today. honesty, how often are you disturbed by kids behaving badly. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:32 PM |
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I don't get out much during times when there are kids out. Reading about |
LaurenG |
Jul-28-11 01:30 PM |
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sigh... my kids behave and they do it without me whacking them, lol. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 02:01 PM |
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I don't particularly like kids, and they bother me on so many levels. |
Evoman |
Jul-28-11 12:30 PM |
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damn... family reunions i always sit with the kids. get along with them; they are more interesting |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 12:35 PM |
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I find kids okay, but only in short bursts. |
Evoman |
Jul-28-11 12:52 PM |
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you are a good guy evoman. |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 01:21 PM |
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No, I just pretend to be a good guy to get chicks. |
Evoman |
Jul-28-11 03:15 PM |
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your mama didnt teach you about sharin.... |
seabeyond |
Jul-28-11 03:45 PM |
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I have more problems with the adult BRATS with their cell phones and loud talking |
Donnachaidh |
Jul-28-11 12:33 PM |
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I like kids a lot, usually more than the parents, but I don't have a problem with this. |
Forkboy |
Jul-28-11 12:37 PM |
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Yeah. And keep out those blacks too. |
joeglow3 |
Jul-28-11 12:45 PM |
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Well I was expecting that response. |
Forkboy |
Jul-28-11 01:16 PM |
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Racial Discrimination Does not bother You???!!??? |
CBGLuthier |
Jul-28-11 01:46 PM |
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Oy vey. |
Forkboy |
Jul-28-11 01:53 PM |
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I sure hope so! Not that I can afford to go to the movies these days - |
lynne |
Jul-28-11 01:52 PM |
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Yay!! No republicans!! |
thelordofhell |
Jul-28-11 03:54 PM |
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Let the business decide |
bluestateguy |
Jul-28-11 09:05 PM |
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I've never been to a theater where brats were served but I'm all for banning them. |
Gormy Cuss |
Jul-28-11 09:08 PM |
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Many years ago when Scarface was first coming out on DVD, they had a showing in theaters |
tammywammy |
Jul-28-11 09:13 PM |
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All these theatres really need, is |
flvegan |
Jul-28-11 09:17 PM |
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The new sign in my studio reads: |
Le Taz Hot |
Jul-29-11 07:11 AM |
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