Fear of going to the cinema alone?...

Dr.Sanchez

Whats with Irish people and their fear for going to see a movie on their own?

I'm Irish and in some cases when Im bored or really want to see a movie but nobody else will go, I'll go see it alone. However when I suggest it to others when they tell me their bored I always get the reaction: "One my own? Are ya mad?!"

starlit

Well I see nothing wrong with it! I often go on my own if I really wanted to see a particular film and had no-one else to go with or they wern't interested in going to see the film. Its not a big deal, tis the same as watching a dvd yourself is it not? the only difference is you are in public going to see the movie which you might actually enjoy more!

Dudess

Is it an Irish thing? But yeah, it's not even a social occasion - makes perfect sense to go alone... unless you're 15.

MitchKoobski

No frrrriiiieeeennndddsss :pac:

Donkey Oaty

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Whats with Irish people and their fear for going to see a movie on their own?

Is it a really scary movie?

WindSock

I love going to a near empty cinema on my tobler. Hate the crowds.

Orizio

I invariably go the cinema on my own, unless I'm bringing my nieces to a cartoon. And yes to avoiding large crowds.

Dave D

I get the same reaction from friends. Most of the time I go with people but the second I say I saw a movie by myself I get a look. :rolleyes:

went on my own recently, quite enjoyed it

Zillah

People are idiots who pay far too much attention to what others might think of them.

Technically I've never been to the cinema on my own, but I wouldn't hesitate if there was something I really wanted to see and there was no one to go with.

caseyann

I wouldnt go see a movie alone because i only watch comedies and horror and always funnier with your OH

littlehedgehog

Had this conversation with a friend recently - a group of them went to the cinema and a guy ON HIS OWN *shocked inhalation of breath* sat near them. What a weirdo, etc etc.

I laughed.. and then realised she was serious!

I agree with everything Zillah has previously said, basically.

AnonoBoy

People who are afraid of going to the cinema by themselves are people who have yet to grow up and realise that nobody else cares what you're doing and even if they did - they can go and f*ck themselves.

They're normally the needy, insecure terribly terribly immature type of people who are constantly seeking approval from people they don't even know.

owenc

I go on my own all the time (with my sister and friend but thats not parents ) and its fine except, when theres like 3 seats left, we always end up leaving because we are not sitting on our own all over the place... i really do hate crowds in cinemas and i always worry incase there is a crowd incase i can't get a seat!! ugh..:rolleyes: But my sister and friend are younger and are pure awkward it does my head in, the last time we went which was last week, we went to see toy story 3 and it was a big cinema except it was packed as per usual:rolleyes: so we had to sit down at the front because they didn't have the confidence to walk up in front of people.. especially the friend oh god..:rolleyes: sometimes i feel like hitting him over the head.:mad:

BLACKEN

I've been once or twice! to be honest NOTHING beats going to see a film you really are looking forwrd to and going alone......... even better when the place is empty and you can enjoy a few bottles of you favorite "pop"

this thread reminds me of the time me and a mate of mine went up to monaghan town cinema one boring sunday nite.... now the place is a ****hole and it turns out we were the only people in the ENTIRE cinema! same guy sold us the tickets, then walked to the shop bit and sold us sweets and the SAME guy put the movie on two! lol

Donkey Oaty

owenc wrote: »

I go on my own like all the time (with my sister and friend but thats not parents like)

Ahh. Sweet.

owenc

BLACKEN wrote: »

I've been once or twice! to be honest NOTHING beats going to see a film you really are looking forwrd to and going alone......... even better when the place is empty and you can enjoy a few bottles of you favorite "pop"

this thread reminds me of the time me and a mate of mine went up to monaghan town cinema one boring sunday nite.... now the place is a ****hole and it turns out we were the only people in the ENTIRE cinema! same guy sold us the tickets, then walked to the shop bit and sold us sweets and the SAME guy put the movie on two! lol

Lol that place must be a dive, is it still there?

BLACKEN

caseyann wrote: »

I wouldnt go see a movie alone because i only watch comedies and horror and always funnier with your OH

Oh thats it make all the single people even more depressed!:pac:
oh wait a minute i have a gf!:eek: :P GO ME!lol

owenc

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

Ahh. Sweet.

Aye, what are you trying to say.

BLACKEN

owenc wrote: »

Lol that place must be a dive, is it still there?

it was about six months ago! needless to say i've yet to plan another trip to the place! :pac::pac:

Donkey Oaty

owenc wrote: »

Aye, what are you trying to say.

What I've said.

owenc

BLACKEN wrote: »

it was about six months ago! needless to say i've yet to plan another trip to the place! :pac::pac:

Naw i wouldn't set foot in it again lol, it must be a dive.. i could never imagine that place in the town like that, its always packed out and if you don't leave 30 minutes before the films on you will get **** seats.

FortuneChip

Plus, it's easier to sneak into a 2nd movie when you're by yourself!
I paid to see Eagle Eye, I deserved a free movie afterwards

owenc

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

What I've said.

Oh god.:rolleyes:

owenc

FortuneChip wrote: »

Plus, it's easier to sneak into a 2nd movie when you're by yourself!
I paid to see Eagle Eye, I deserved a free movie afterwards

Sometimes we end up doing that because the film that we would goto is packed (its quite common actually) and they can't see us going in and after all you have paid to go see a film.

Donkey Oaty

owenc wrote: »

Oh god.:rolleyes:

So, Owenc, have you ever been to the cinema on your own?

(By the way, by "on your own" I mean without parents, and indeed also without sister or friend, or indeed any other person.)

How did/how would you feel about doing that?

owenc

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

So, Owenc, have you ever been to the cinema on your own?

(By the way, by "on your own" I mean without parents, and indeed also without sister or friend, or indeed any other person.)

How did/how would you feel about doing that?

No i have not, and i wouldn't feel save doing that either because of the amount of people in there..

Orizio

Has Ireland got a particular problem with cinema-related crime then?

Donkey Oaty

Orizio wrote: »

Has Ireland got a particular problem with cinema-related crime then?

No, thanks to people like Owenc's preventative measures.

Duckjob

Don't see the problem with it.

I'm of an age now when spontaneous cinema outings are difficult to schedule with friends, and IMO it's absolutely pointless dragging the OH to a film she has no interest in, or vica versa.

fonecrusher1

I would never go to the cinema on my own. Its a bit weird.

If theres a good movie on i just dress up my favourite mannequin (ella) & head in with her. Shes a pig for the pop corn & skittles though. But its worth it for the cuddles.:)

Strange Loop

Orizio wrote: »

Has Ireland got a particular problem with cinema-related crime then?

Besides the prices you pay for refreshments, not really.

I often go on my own.
I'm watching a movie, I don't need somebody sitting beside me to enjoy it.

And we still get an intermission here in Dutch cinemas when you can go out and grab a smoke and a beer.

krudler

I wouldnt go to a packed evening showing but I love going during the day, most of the people who go to daytime showings are there alone anyway, so nobody will care. Irish people do have a fear of doing things alone though, as if enjoying your own company makes you a wierdo. These are probably the same kind of people who demand someone walk out and meet them at the door of a pub if they're joiing friends as you cant be seen to walk in by yourself. I'm going to America for a few weeks on a holiday alone in October, and people think I'm crazy because of it, so what? it'll be an adventure and something to tell people about, being by myself doesnt bother me in the slightest it'll make me talk to people I probably normally wouldnt if I was there with someone.

Minstrel27

Going to the cinema on your own is the best way of going. Why do a lot of people need somebody there with them? For a chat?

OutlawPete

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Whats with Irish people and their fear for going to see a movie on their own?

What makes you think Irish people have a fear of going to the cinema alone?

Some maybe, but I see tons of people alone at the cinema.

In fact, in places like the IFI, you are more likely to see people alone than with someone.

Fridays and Saturday nights at peaktime I would feel a little awkward if I was alone though, as it's 99% couples .. but otherwise, I wouldn't have an issue with it.

tampopo

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

No, thanks to people like Owenc's preventative measures.

funny!

tampopo

yeah, I've gone by myself here and in America too...no bother...

owenc

Donkey Oaty wrote: »

No, thanks to people like Owenc's preventative measures.

Yes of course, always save to go into the town with someone.;)

Hackysack

It's kind of a bit odd. It's kinda like going to a gig on your own as well.

It's all well and good doing it on your own, but I dunno, it's kinda better to share the experience with someone else when you're going through it at the same time.

Minstrel27

Hackysack wrote: »

It's kind of a bit odd. It's kinda like going to a gig on your own as well.

It's all well and good doing it on your own, but I dunno, it's kinda better to share the experience with someone else when you're going through it at the same time.

How would you feel about watching a DVD on your own?

Hackysack

Minstrel27 wrote: »

How would you feel about watching a DVD on your own?

It depends on the film really! But I generally don't enjoy watching DVD films on my own. But I enjoy TV boxsets on my own.

Pretty weird. I know.

chopperbyrne

I much prefer going to the cinema by myself.

Always get to choose when I go, the film I see and where I sit.

lil_lisa

It's just like eating out on your own, it's not a big deal. If you have issues spending time in your own company then the 'mad' pointing fingers are directed the wrong way!

Scráib

Been to the cinema on my own a few times and it's not the worst thing ever. I miss the after-film debates though: 'That film was rubbish, I can't believe you liked it you big smelly ya' etc.

I want to see predators but everyone I know has already seen it, might go in on my own for a looksie, it's meant to be good.

Mimikyu

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genericguy

owenc wrote: »

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whatever.

deereidy

I went to see Avatar on my own because someone left a 20 in the ATM and it was starting in 10 minutes. Had a great time

genericguy

deereidy wrote: »

I went to see Avatar on my own because someone left a 20 in the ATM and it was starting in 10 minutes. Had a great time

Niiiiiice!

FortuneChip

deereidy wrote: »

I went to see Avatar on my own because someone left a 20 in the ATM and it was starting in 10 minutes. Had a great time

I was going to see Avatar on my own, but forgot to take 20 out of the ATM

Mimikyu

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deereidy

FortuneChip wrote: »

I was going to see Avatar on my own, but forgot to take 20 out of the ATM

Thanks, your absent mindedness made my night