Sneaky Ways Movie Theaters Get You To Spend More Money

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  • @Keffin1
    @Keffin1 5 років тому +14301

    Used to work at a cinema for 3 years. Couldn't care less about people sneaking their own food in. I even did it myself. And still do.

    • @sAMMYsILVER.
      @sAMMYsILVER. 5 років тому +1024

      good man Kevin, good man

    • @sjnmhn
      @sjnmhn 5 років тому +519

      That's nothing, i smuggled two apples in the theatre, dressed like a lady and apples in my chest!!! I went extreme because i did not like junk food!!! (note: theatre managers, this is just a joke, don't come to me)

    • @KathEriall
      @KathEriall 5 років тому +191

      Careful his a hero...

    • @sanegone
      @sanegone 5 років тому +141

      Kevin Wong no cap you a real one.

    • @elliothenderson1314
      @elliothenderson1314 5 років тому +60

      Same, I always sneak food.

  • @InsaneFire10YT
    @InsaneFire10YT 4 роки тому +2771

    I should build a dollar store next to my local cinema
    Id be able to retire in a few days

    • @d.n.3652
      @d.n.3652 4 роки тому +60

      InsaneFire10YT there was a 99¢ store around the corner from the movies. We used to make a pit stop there every time before the movie

    • @TomikaKelly
      @TomikaKelly 4 роки тому +22

      Lol, there IS a Family Dollar by a movies by me. Growing up we literally bought chips, drinks, and candy before going next door to the movies.

    • @skewerzz
      @skewerzz 4 роки тому +1

      Eyy my movie theatre has a dollar store next to it

    • @kanamekiyru
      @kanamekiyru 4 роки тому +8

      Theres a dollar tree next to the cinemark by my house and lets just say they dont struggle

    • @leonasinkoe4039
      @leonasinkoe4039 4 роки тому +1

      InsaneFire10YT theres a dollar store next to my movie theater

  • @RomikaTaher
    @RomikaTaher 5 років тому +1845

    I get buying popcorn but who would buy the candy, like just sneak that in

    • @iimochabearz9262
      @iimochabearz9262 4 роки тому +29

      I took in one of those big buttered popcorn bags from the dollar store in once. And the lady could see the bag and the soda I bought

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 4 роки тому +18

      @@iimochabearz9262 you bought a bug bag, obviously they're gonna see. You can sneak in a candy box though.

    • @jendeukiesjewel1375
      @jendeukiesjewel1375 4 роки тому

      Exactly

    • @rataliewhite498
      @rataliewhite498 4 роки тому +4

      @@iimochabearz9262 what did they do with ur food? Did they confiscate it?

    • @iimochabearz9262
      @iimochabearz9262 4 роки тому +8

      Stan LOONA CLC TWICE RedVELVET TXT NCT ONEUS 1THE9 nope just looked and just aint care

  • @catbug7908
    @catbug7908 2 роки тому +466

    As someone who worked at AMC, this is pretty accurate. We don't care if you sneak in food, sometimes we usually don't even care if you aren't even being sneaky about it.

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 роки тому +2

      Lies again? UEFA SW

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Рік тому +5

      that's not the case at any of the amc theaters where i live. if you walk in with a half bottle of water they make you throw it away, every time..

    • @CerealExperimentsMizuki
      @CerealExperimentsMizuki Рік тому

      ​@@marzsit9833I bet they do illegal spot checks and bag checks and I bet they even assault people and claim it as self defence. You can sue them.

    • @christopher9727
      @christopher9727 7 місяців тому

      Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today
      Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
      There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
      Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
      Come to Jesus Christ today
      Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
      Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
      Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
      Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
      Romans 6.23
      For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
      John 3:16-21
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
      Mark 1.15
      15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
      2 Peter 3:9
      The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      Hebrews 11:6
      6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
      Jesus

    • @addie-eileenpaige6460
      @addie-eileenpaige6460 4 місяці тому

      I heard one movie theater employee say she saw a man bring in multiple grocery bags into the theater. He literally went to the store before hand & walked in like he owned the place.

  • @renatoesteban5597
    @renatoesteban5597 5 років тому +11566

    Who else already finishes half of their popcorn and drink before the movie even starts

  • @idkaname3973
    @idkaname3973 4 роки тому +4951

    Movie theater popcorn just hits different, it doesn’t taste like any other

    • @omerde12
      @omerde12 4 роки тому +35

      Fr

    • @lugit36
      @lugit36 4 роки тому +64

      Jimi Moore And then have a stomach ache the next day😭

    • @matilder
      @matilder 4 роки тому +15

      Ive had popcorn better then in theaters 😳

    • @karanvora2674
      @karanvora2674 4 роки тому +87

      Add a flavouring called flavacol or something. It will taste and smell like theatre popcorn.

    • @smitshah387
      @smitshah387 4 роки тому +11

      Popcorn > my whole life savings

  • @MrKajithecat
    @MrKajithecat 5 років тому +1844

    I've smuggled in alcohol, sandwiches and tons of candy. My theater never checks or cares.

    • @alexdamaceno
      @alexdamaceno 5 років тому +65

      I live in Brazil. They only prohibit bottles and cans. You can bring whatever you want.

    • @Ivanmaradonaaa
      @Ivanmaradonaaa 5 років тому +8

      @@alexdamaceno Que chingon, saludos desde México hermanos

    • @Wafflecombo54
      @Wafflecombo54 5 років тому +4

      MrKajithecat Alcohol? You crazy😂

    • @MrKajithecat
      @MrKajithecat 5 років тому +28

      @@Wafflecombo54 Oh of course. I'll buy a large coke at the concession stand and then pour three airplane bottles of rum into it. Have a nice mixed drink with my movie.

    • @MrKajithecat
      @MrKajithecat 5 років тому +16

      @@moonovermiami9787 Regal went through my girlfriends backpack twice because of a recent shooting at a movie theater. They didn't seem to give us an option to say no.

  • @bugboyx2189
    @bugboyx2189 2 роки тому +93

    I work at a movie theatre, and have for nearly 2 years, and all of the stuff in this video is absolutely true. So yes we know the food is expensive, but we wouldn't be able to stay open otherwise.

  • @metallic4888
    @metallic4888 5 років тому +3737

    “You can’t get in the theatre without spending money”
    Challenge accepted.

    • @osko9346
      @osko9346 5 років тому +82

      *Brings only 12$*

    • @koolkyas
      @koolkyas 5 років тому +91

      Metallic Easy, collect discounts and spare tickets then buy food and drink from *Other* stores. There, not one penny spent in the movie theatre.

    • @angelkingsley5299
      @angelkingsley5299 5 років тому +8

      Kool Kyas true

    • @officialrizao2736
      @officialrizao2736 5 років тому +33

      @@koolkyas Go to a local store,buy some drinks and candy,put in your bag and maybe buy a popcorn

    • @imaginetheworldsbestuserna7461
      @imaginetheworldsbestuserna7461 5 років тому +25

      *steps into theatre* (breathes) *steps out* I think I did it c:

  • @Liddie722
    @Liddie722 3 роки тому +3502

    My grandma would always sneak random stuff into the theater. Once she smuggled a quarter pound of roast beef and a quarter pound of turkey. I'll never forget that, lol.

    • @Elijah-um8ve
      @Elijah-um8ve 3 роки тому +140

      How tf

    • @dantefreely5850
      @dantefreely5850 3 роки тому +275

      @@Elijah-um8ve the beef under her right titty the turkey under the left one 🦃🍖

    • @AltCTRLF8
      @AltCTRLF8 3 роки тому +140

      a girl i dated snuck in 2 bottles of soda, and she didn’t even have a purse!

    • @shoebox5195
      @shoebox5195 3 роки тому +76

      @@dantefreely5850 what the

    • @samuelocampo3726
      @samuelocampo3726 3 роки тому +26

      @@dantefreely5850 lmao😂

  • @koco_k_sassa2782
    @koco_k_sassa2782 5 років тому +1451

    Psst.....ppl who work in theaters know ur "sneaking in" food, most just don't care.

    • @mr.cuttystabby5331
      @mr.cuttystabby5331 5 років тому +44

      because theaters are looking for weapons, not food.

    • @LegendNinja41
      @LegendNinja41 5 років тому +26

      why would they care ?
      i bet the theaters pay just as much wages to their employees so they don't starve and not one cent more like many employers do in the US.

    • @mr.cuttystabby5331
      @mr.cuttystabby5331 5 років тому +4

      @@LegendNinja41 can confirm. Most theaters (minus actual luxury places) pay minimum wage to their staff.

    • @granteubanks
      @granteubanks 5 років тому +1

      @@LegendNinja41 yep you're very correct

    • @lethalfang
      @lethalfang 5 років тому +4

      Why would they care? Do they get a bonus for busting someone for sneaking food in?

  • @aliawan5490
    @aliawan5490 2 роки тому +33

    I once snuck a big ass McDonalds order in AMC this lady at the door caught me hiding it in my bag. She still let me take it in. Thank you, lady.

  • @AaronTsuii
    @AaronTsuii 4 роки тому +1102

    "no outside food or drink is allowed"
    When did that ever stop someone?

    • @realistic500
      @realistic500 4 роки тому +8

      Aaron ikr

    • @lefthanded5473
      @lefthanded5473 4 роки тому +51

      I've openly walked into my regal cinema with a bottle of Gatorade and a bag full of candy (didn't even bother to hide it). They didn't say a thing.

    • @kauigirl808
      @kauigirl808 4 роки тому +25

      Theater near me used to search bags wtf idk if they still do.

    • @vel6979
      @vel6979 4 роки тому +4

      kauigirl808 they can’t do that. That’s pretty illegal

    • @kauigirl808
      @kauigirl808 4 роки тому +1

      @@vel6979
      Technically they didn't go in my bag but they make us open our bags. They probably don't do that anymore. I never went back to that location.

  • @gavinthecrafter
    @gavinthecrafter 3 роки тому +2061

    There used to be a movie theater near me that charged a bit more for tickets, but because of that, the prices on food and drinks were lower. $4 for popcorn instead of $8. They also didn't have any commercials before the trailers, just nice relaxing music, which was great. Unfortunately they closed down due to shutting down for almost a year during COVID. They simply weren't able to stay in business after that. RIP

    • @UnknownRaiderGuy
      @UnknownRaiderGuy 2 роки тому +47

      Ways to hack the movie theater food prices
      -Hot Dogs (Go to 7 Eleven or Costco to grab $1 hot dog)
      -Soda (Go to your local store to buy a $1.99 24 ounce)
      -Candy (go to your local store to buy a 1.99 candy)
      Note :bring your date or wife with you because you’ll need them to sneak the snacks in her large purse. Movie theaters can’t check a woman’s purse.

    • @roan7316
      @roan7316 2 роки тому +3

      cinema i go to is the opposite. tickets are maybe €4 with food being that little more expensive

    • @Ifalvarado
      @Ifalvarado 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah those are budget theaters. Mine would also show older movies to accommodate costs.

    • @fireflymiesumae
      @fireflymiesumae 2 роки тому +1

      That's amazing

    • @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman
      @Russia_Moscow_countryhuman 2 роки тому +7

      That’s sad honestly.

  • @Owen004
    @Owen004 4 роки тому +3766

    The dollar tree knows what its doing by always being beside a movie theater

    • @bobbysflyinghat3722
      @bobbysflyinghat3722 4 роки тому +270

      Those stores come in clutch

    • @scotty5337
      @scotty5337 4 роки тому +33

      @@bobbysflyinghat3722 fr

    • @garrettmeador7884
      @garrettmeador7884 4 роки тому +30

      Or a dollar gernal comes handy.

    • @samstevens2945
      @samstevens2945 3 роки тому +82

      I can’t believe I haven’t noticed that I live by a movie theater that is right next door to a Dollar Tree

    • @goosey6553
      @goosey6553 3 роки тому +6

      @@bobbysflyinghat3722 fr

  • @sleepyfromstress6524
    @sleepyfromstress6524 2 роки тому +141

    What I learned from this is
    • Bring your own food
    • Wear sunglasses to resist flashy marketing
    • Bring earmuffs to take a 15-20 minute nap before the movie starts
    • Get a membership only if you frequent movies often, and only use it for its discounts not points
    • Don’t download their apps

    • @natwel1544
      @natwel1544 2 роки тому +2

      I attend every movie 30 mins late 😂

    • @Shrektopuz
      @Shrektopuz 2 роки тому +7

      @@natwel1544 Why??

    • @glitchy_weasel
      @glitchy_weasel Рік тому +9

      >"Wear sunglasses to resist flashy marketing"
      lmao, lmao that's some tinfoil hat shit

    • @christopher9727
      @christopher9727 7 місяців тому

      Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
      There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
      Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
      Come to Jesus Christ today
      Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
      Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
      Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
      Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
      Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will
      John 3:16-21
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
      Mark 1.15
      15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
      2 Peter 3:9
      The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
      Hebrews 11:6
      6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
      Jesus

    • @RichV20
      @RichV20 7 місяців тому +1

      @@natwel1544 CPT?

  • @123youtue1
    @123youtue1 5 років тому +13872

    “Sir what’s in the backpack?”
    “That’s an AK47”
    “No next to that”
    “Ah, just a Snickers”
    “You can’t bring that in the theaters”

  • @ernigee
    @ernigee 4 роки тому +767

    "Eat before you go" is actually a good advice. Also, when you're feeling full, you likely will spend less money when you do grocery shopping.

  • @DCDC2012
    @DCDC2012 5 років тому +3029

    Let's pretend we all don't just sneak food in 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @nikko6883
      @nikko6883 5 років тому +12

      DCDC2012 can’t really sneak in popcorn

    • @DCDC2012
      @DCDC2012 5 років тому +47

      Lol I bought a bag at the store and just brought it in

    • @nikko6883
      @nikko6883 5 років тому +17

      DCDC2012 doesnt taste the same

    • @mma6055
      @mma6055 5 років тому +44

      @@nikko6883 theres a trick to that too just grab an empty bucket of popcorn out of the trash and give it to the concession stand they'll give you a brand new bucket and there you got your free popcorn

    • @Avianca-rr3rf
      @Avianca-rr3rf 5 років тому +10

      I don’t do that. That’s ridiculous. Movie theater food is awesome

  • @Thincrust128
    @Thincrust128 2 роки тому +55

    The theatre I used to work at had rent of like five thousand dollars every couple of weeks. That was after they negotiated a discount. Also, the utility (air, water, electric) costs to keep the building running was crazy. For example, each projector bulb was almost a thousand dollars and that needed replacing every 800 hours or so with the projectors running 12 hours or more some days.
    Plus you have staffing costs and food costs for ordering and damaged foods thrown away. Not to mention the studios charge sending you the movie and showing it. There were some weeks we would be in the red as far as profit after everything. So yes it costs a lot for concessions, but a lot goes on behind the scenes that you purchase helps.

    • @BrandonTharphorrortownusa
      @BrandonTharphorrortownusa 2 роки тому +14

      Yup and people don't seem to realize when you purchase a ticket $12 or whatever to see a film it's doesn't mean the theater just made $12 dollars most of that money goes to the movie studio that's why theaters charge a higher price for snacks.

    • @1486230
      @1486230 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes. The video is confusing gross margin with profit.

    • @splendidtorch7800
      @splendidtorch7800 8 місяців тому +3

      yeah exactly lol this is why i never feel bad about spending too much on concessions, cuz i want to keep these theaters in business

  • @remytv8485
    @remytv8485 5 років тому +9923

    If you don’t sneak in your own snacks, you are living wrong

    • @mirmir8849
      @mirmir8849 4 роки тому +728

      Remy Tv if one time I got caught and the lady was like I don’t get paid enough for this and she let us go 😂😂

    • @randomizer8267
      @randomizer8267 4 роки тому +298

      In my country (Brazil) By law they can't stop you from bringing your own popcorn (Some Movie theaters have rules like: No Hamburgers/Fried food; No Ice cream/Gum, But you can always take your own Soda and Popcorn

    • @DecemberMcSprinkles
      @DecemberMcSprinkles 4 роки тому +154

      I always sneak snacks into the movie theater

    • @jesselibrack-balroop358
      @jesselibrack-balroop358 4 роки тому +78

      There are companies called Odeon and Cineworld in the UK, where you're allowed to bring your own snacks in to the cinema

    • @jesselibrack-balroop358
      @jesselibrack-balroop358 4 роки тому +22

      @@randomizer8267 same in Odeon and Cineworld in the UK

  • @niceshot4563
    @niceshot4563 5 років тому +7249

    Free refills? Nobody gets up in the middle of the movie to get a refill. Genius.

    • @dangerousjGD
      @dangerousjGD 5 років тому +224

      Wow you sound fun at parties

    • @wanker6379
      @wanker6379 5 років тому +1001

      @@dangerousjGD bold of you to assume anybody on UA-cam is invited to partys

    • @dangerousjGD
      @dangerousjGD 5 років тому +39

      let me change my name *parties

    • @wanker6379
      @wanker6379 5 років тому +428

      @@dangerousjGD you seem fun at parties

    • @dangerousjGD
      @dangerousjGD 5 років тому +13

      let me change my name weeb trash

  • @nickgehr6916
    @nickgehr6916 5 років тому +821

    "Sneaky ways movie theaters to make you spend more money"
    Me: *reverse uno card*

    • @kathurtado13
      @kathurtado13 5 років тому +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @rolandodennis8385
      @rolandodennis8385 5 років тому +4

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @yuni_strawberi
      @yuni_strawberi 5 років тому +3

      @@kathurtado13 lol

    • @idkidk4334
      @idkidk4334 5 років тому +2

      Lol there's a uno restaurant next to the movie theater I go to

  • @eec589
    @eec589 2 роки тому +26

    The irony of concessions is that popcorn started as street food that vendors sold to patrons who were waiting in line to see the movies and theatres at that time didn’t allow snacks.

  • @angelmacias2084
    @angelmacias2084 3 роки тому +3650

    I used to work at a movie theatre, I’ve literally let a family walk in with an entire little caesars pizza box. We don’t care, as long as they don’t have a gun they’re chillin.

    • @monicamakui2171
      @monicamakui2171 3 роки тому +59

      So they can have a butter knife to butter there bread?

    • @hurricane5488
      @hurricane5488 3 роки тому +14

      what about candy?

    • @imogenkemp4626
      @imogenkemp4626 3 роки тому +62

      I didn't even know that some theatres don't allow you to bring food in, that sounds annoying

    • @DiscoveryDarks
      @DiscoveryDarks 3 роки тому +6

      What's wrong with having a gun though?

    • @Woeisme2
      @Woeisme2 3 роки тому +2

      @@DiscoveryDarks KKona

  • @dtack1016
    @dtack1016 5 років тому +10059

    Who else just goes to the dollar tree and buys candy then sneaks it in

    • @kdcharles5613
      @kdcharles5613 5 років тому +224

      Me hahhahah have a gr8 day

    • @titang5096
      @titang5096 5 років тому +181

      Im doing this on saturday

    • @ashleyshim2078
      @ashleyshim2078 5 років тому +66

      Lmaoo

    • @jerrycorrea5974
      @jerrycorrea5974 5 років тому +365

      Yeah, but whom'st just carries a burger in their pocket from the near-by fast-food joint?

    • @geekfreak2000
      @geekfreak2000 5 років тому +161

      The smart people

  • @Fake-rt9uk
    @Fake-rt9uk 5 років тому +1591

    the narrator sounds like he's saying a scary story in boy scouts

    • @nmrvproject668
      @nmrvproject668 5 років тому +28

      'back in the ol' day as a wood scout, i had to pay for the theater snacks ? ! h o w d a r e t h e y m a k e m e p a y ? !'

    • @berbo4063
      @berbo4063 5 років тому +2

      Uhhh? Ur mom?

    • @AdamHallacher
      @AdamHallacher 5 років тому +5

      thats weirdly true

    • @ironman2326
      @ironman2326 5 років тому +4

      😆😂🤣

    • @princess_niah1420
      @princess_niah1420 5 років тому +3

      FakeThePiranha im weak 😂

  • @the_real_cookiez
    @the_real_cookiez Рік тому +76

    I think as time passes, theatre workers care less and less about people "sneaking" food in. I think it's cuz the workers are young people who also understand and empathize that the food at theaters are extremely overpriced. Just last week my group of 10 people brought in taco bell and kfc buckets lmao.

    • @nurseii9018
      @nurseii9018 Рік тому +11

      Taco Bell and KFC into the movie? Ain’t no way, the whole movie theatre gonna be smelling like a fast food restaurant 😭

    • @hawkeye7527
      @hawkeye7527 7 місяців тому

      Sneaking is one thing but that's just disrespectful 😒

    • @the_real_cookiez
      @the_real_cookiez 7 місяців тому +1

      @@hawkeye7527 Disrespectful to who? The company? LMAO

    • @w8kdzradio113
      @w8kdzradio113 6 місяців тому

      well imagine for a moment that you own the theater, it's 2024, day 1 you get to run Ghostbusters frozen empire, every showing is pretty full, you have taken in a lot of money at the box office, life is good, until Sony comes the next day and takes 90% of it, that's why concessions are expensive, not on that 10 years ago you were just FORCED to drop 80K per screen for digital projection equipment to keep the doors open and keep showing moves, yes concessions are expensive, but the greed starts at the top with the movie companies, at least it did when I worked at a theater, 1996 was the year I started at a drive in as a projectionist apprentice, and we sold out on night one, life was good, until Universal showed up on Saturday, and robbed the box office with no weapon, yeah I bet that still goes on to this day

    • @the_real_cookiez
      @the_real_cookiez 6 місяців тому

      It's all good though, cuz movie theatres are all owned by big corp themselves too. It's big companies with big companies screwing over the consumers like you are me. I could imagine it, but I don't empathize lol. ​@@w8kdzradio113

  • @himikotoga4270
    @himikotoga4270 3 роки тому +5671

    I remember somebody brought in a whole damn rotisserie chicken and the whole movie theater smelt like Thanksgiving

    • @LAUGHINGBUDDHAVORTEX
      @LAUGHINGBUDDHAVORTEX 3 роки тому +113

      Hello Himiko. thats was me and I just came from the gym and needed protein!

    • @LAUGHINGBUDDHAVORTEX
      @LAUGHINGBUDDHAVORTEX 3 роки тому +80

      @@himikotoga4270 From Boston Market and posed and as a pregnant female while entering. Due to Covid, nobody asked any questions. -Was finger licking good!

    • @zojirushi1
      @zojirushi1 3 роки тому +68

      Costco duh, Costco sells whole rotisserie chickens for $5 lol

    • @himikotoga4270
      @himikotoga4270 3 роки тому +70

      @@zojirushi1 Ahh yes thank you, im off to eat a whole damn roatersierie chicken for conjuring 3

    • @zojirushi1
      @zojirushi1 3 роки тому +4

      @@himikotoga4270 lol u liked ur own comment good for u

  • @fndrbender04
    @fndrbender04 4 роки тому +1113

    The Dollar Tree has the best theatre candy

    • @CosmicCyn88
      @CosmicCyn88 4 роки тому +38

      That’s where I get my candy and snacks and is also close to my local theater.

    • @trublacking8572
      @trublacking8572 4 роки тому +17

      My point same candy for 1$ instead of paying like damn near five dollars for one box

    • @neriah7269
      @neriah7269 4 роки тому +11

      Mhm.. since bringing outside food is against the rules, my mom just sneaks it in her purse

    • @ca-ca5157
      @ca-ca5157 4 роки тому +5

      You know it’s 1 dollar cuz it’s actually worse then other food at other foods they aren’t stiff and melty. But at dollar tree their stiff and melty. That’s why I only go to dollar tree for like birthday cards

    • @femalefawning
      @femalefawning 4 роки тому +2

      @@ca-ca5157 I love your username lol

  • @slaughterstudios1445
    @slaughterstudios1445 4 роки тому +2063

    Nobody pays for all that dude. We just sneak it all in.

    • @hamzerpanzer
      @hamzerpanzer 4 роки тому +57

      You’d be surprised

    • @supermaninthecity
      @supermaninthecity 4 роки тому +15

      Slaughter Studios 😂😂😅thats is so true

    • @BOOMERS._
      @BOOMERS._ 4 роки тому +34

      You haven't met my family

    • @brandon17760
      @brandon17760 4 роки тому +28

      I sneak what's reasonable, candy I can sneak in. But a big ass tub of popcorn? I kind of have to pay for it lol

    • @heythere9707
      @heythere9707 4 роки тому

      Meitenkun UwU how do they manage to do that?

  • @nickjuly4A
    @nickjuly4A 2 роки тому +9

    The main theater chain in my area (Marcus Theaters) offers some nice discount deals of $5 Tuesdays and $6 student Thursdays for admissions and on those days they offer a free small popcorn which I take advantage of. They also send out coupons for food at times. I remember one time they opened up a new theater nearby and they sent everyone in my apartment a sheet of coupons and many people just threw them away in the trash nearby the mailbox so I grabbed a bunch of them and was able to get a bunch of free drinks, burgers and popcorn using those. I even got lucky with one of the free popcorn coupons and one of the workers gave me a plastic reusable refillable popcorn bucket instead of the paper non-refillable one lol.

  • @armytruth6860
    @armytruth6860 4 роки тому +2953

    ME: can i get a small popcorn, small soda and skittles.
    AMC: $87.23

    • @CJ-cc5jm
      @CJ-cc5jm 4 роки тому +47

      Just go on eBay and buy free popcorn and soda coupons. They get them for free and sell them extra cheap. 👍🏼

    • @coconutoes
      @coconutoes 4 роки тому +90

      @@CJ-cc5jm how is that saving you money ?? you're purchasing coupons ...

    • @oofoof6762
      @oofoof6762 4 роки тому +11

      @@coconutoes 😂😂 nice

    • @breathingh00man12
      @breathingh00man12 4 роки тому +10

      i dont know where you live but in my country in a cinema it would cost around 8 dollars

    • @starlite8348
      @starlite8348 4 роки тому +2

      😳

  • @assetaden6662
    @assetaden6662 3 роки тому +1907

    "Eat before you go" - ultimate money saving advice.

    • @Chuked
      @Chuked 3 роки тому +162

      Or bring ur own food in

    • @assetaden6662
      @assetaden6662 3 роки тому +13

      @@Chuked True.

    • @Chuked
      @Chuked 3 роки тому +31

      @@assetaden6662 we always bring in McDonald’s or pizza

    • @vikzn1607
      @vikzn1607 3 роки тому +77

      @@Chuked how you bring a whole ass pizza

    • @Chuked
      @Chuked 3 роки тому +36

      @@vikzn1607 yes we bring them all stuffed in bags and pockets, ain’t nobody gonna buy that expensive small food they sell

  • @Conqueror25
    @Conqueror25 4 роки тому +2157

    My state in India implemented a rule allowing moviegoers to bring in their own foodstuffs inside theatres. This is a step in the right direction, but now people started bringing curries and rice. Like a full fledged meal 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @MAFLORENCIA
      @MAFLORENCIA 4 роки тому +28

      @The Monster Under Your Bed ,
      Because it leaves a mess.

    • @dreel37
      @dreel37 3 роки тому +138

      I think that it's a pretty good idea but they should limit the rule to drinks and snacks only

    • @anuvratvr
      @anuvratvr 3 роки тому +12

      Which state is it?

    • @TheAmazingDoorknob
      @TheAmazingDoorknob 3 роки тому +70

      Ok, I get letting people take snacks in but not an entire meal!

    • @kirayoshikage1000
      @kirayoshikage1000 3 роки тому +4

      Which state btw?

  • @kevinmach730
    @kevinmach730 2 роки тому +13

    The theater I worked at had dollar shows when the normal ticket prices were about 5-6 bucks. They literally made nothing on the ticket sale, but more than made up with it on concessions. They concessions were much higher than the nicer full priced theaters, and as I recall, the cost on a large popcorn or drink (which then, were about $5 and $3, respectively) was about 10 cents, including the product and the container. When I was scheduled to be an usher or ticket taker for the night, as long as you made some attempt to hide the fact that you were sneaking in food, I didn't care- the theater was making plenty of money on the people who bought stuff. One young girl walked past me without making an attempt to hide food and I had to stop her, because I could get in trouble for letting her in with obvious food. She literally started crying saying she didn't have money to buy anything and was too embarrassed to ask her friends who had already gone in the theater. I told her to go outside, to conceal it and not carry it through the lobby in plain sight, and I would let her in without issue. I will never forget the goofy smile she had on her face as she came back in and walked by me, like the two of us just pulled off the heist of the century.

  • @benlinsydorvil8476
    @benlinsydorvil8476 4 роки тому +1869

    I sneaked a whole Wendy’s meal and a couple meals before 💀💀💀

    • @jasonle520
      @jasonle520 4 роки тому +65

      Benlinsy Dorvil tell us your secrets

    • @LegitParchment
      @LegitParchment 4 роки тому +18

      Benlinsy Dorvil please tell us how

    • @yusraabdikarin8703
      @yusraabdikarin8703 4 роки тому +65

      GoofyGooBruh you just gotta have a big bag then out stuff over it to cover it

    • @2001CuisinartToasterr
      @2001CuisinartToasterr 4 роки тому +21

      Fbi open up

    • @SzymonPmc
      @SzymonPmc 4 роки тому +34

      @@jasonle520 easy just get a backpack, at least where I live they don't care

  • @spicyladyhunter
    @spicyladyhunter 4 роки тому +2335

    "How much for water?"
    "That'll be $8 sir."
    *Sees Free Water Dispenser nearby*

    • @d.n.3652
      @d.n.3652 4 роки тому +73

      LRSaberCR0 the water in the vending machines were $5.00. Right next to it was a drinking fountain

    • @tester1991
      @tester1991 4 роки тому +27

      What kind of maniac are you to buy water for 8 dollars

    • @spicyladyhunter
      @spicyladyhunter 4 роки тому +11

      ThyRubyKing moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney is a movie cinema's motto

    • @Skorpion-zo5rm
      @Skorpion-zo5rm 4 роки тому +2

      Lol

    • @xTheShady1x
      @xTheShady1x 4 роки тому +23

      @$8 they better come pour it in my mouth while I watch the movie.

  • @JoelWalker56
    @JoelWalker56 3 роки тому +2866

    This is not “sneaky.” You’d have to be extremely clueless to realize that snacks are more expensive than a ticket.

    • @KoroxasHeart
      @KoroxasHeart 3 роки тому +54

      Or not care about spending management.

    • @Chuked
      @Chuked 3 роки тому +39

      Bruh we just bring the whole McDonald’s meal in there we dont buy the overpriced food there

    • @Liliana_the_ghost_cat
      @Liliana_the_ghost_cat 3 роки тому +14

      @@Chuked yeah, when i used to go to the cinema i was going to the cinema at my favorite shopping center here in brazil and in a snack store they selled microwave popcorn and they had a microwave that you could ask them to use it to "cook" your popcorn and then i bought soda there as well and other snacks and headed to the cinema (the food was more expensive there LOL)(by there i mean the cinema of course)

    • @Lopal12
      @Lopal12 3 роки тому +1

      or be a 5 year old

    • @meli_lemon_real
      @meli_lemon_real 3 роки тому

      Sounds like something someone who didn’t watch the video would say

  • @jakewilson910
    @jakewilson910 2 роки тому +5

    I love free refills on sodas and buying candy and icees at movies!!! Going to the movies is fun in the summer time when you're in state or out of state!!! Sometimes I buy nachos and Hotdogs if I have extra money!!! In my state of Georgia we got the Georgia theater company and their similar to Regal and AMC but alot smaller and I remember we used to have them cheap $1.00 and $0.99 theaters in Warner Robins before they all shut down in 2014!!! Them $1.00 and $0.99 were for movies that if you missed it in the Big theater or wanted to see it again you would see the movie that wanted to see but just for cheap money or if you didn't want to go to big money theater just to go to a cheap movie to spend less to go the movie you wanted to see for less. I was into movies for a long time and boy it was a trip!!!

  • @nothing-wp9ti
    @nothing-wp9ti 5 років тому +2670

    I save money by being an adult who can survive 2-3 hours without eating.

    • @blurrythekid
      @blurrythekid 5 років тому +156

      nothing Tell me more about your selfcontroll. I‘m 20 years old but when I‘m in the movies, I‘m more like 5 😂

    • @jamilshabazz8688
      @jamilshabazz8688 5 років тому +10

      preach!

    • @dicksonyurmouf5477
      @dicksonyurmouf5477 5 років тому +130

      Something is wrong here.. you’re not normal if you don’t eat snacks while watching a movie.

    • @PicassoBabyDC
      @PicassoBabyDC 5 років тому +54

      That's nice. I have big boobs and can hide a lot under/between them.

    • @invaderderpygirl
      @invaderderpygirl 5 років тому +67

      you must be fun at parties

  • @SlongestKongest
    @SlongestKongest 5 років тому +995

    Image buying candy at movie theater just sneak in the candy

    • @ceiling771
      @ceiling771 5 років тому +24

      “Sneak in”

    • @thebestworst8002
      @thebestworst8002 5 років тому +19

      I know it’s so easy to sneak in food

    • @hanfarahman7432
      @hanfarahman7432 5 років тому +8

      SLONGEST KONGEST ikr it’s not like there’s a security line

    • @SlongestKongest
      @SlongestKongest 5 років тому

      @@hanfarahman7432 its ez

    • @swegkilla2015
      @swegkilla2015 5 років тому

      ThatOne Girl there isn’t at mine

  • @alvarolinares7414
    @alvarolinares7414 4 роки тому +1168

    You guys remember when we could go to movie theaters 😂😂.......

  • @shamus248
    @shamus248 2 роки тому +6

    this makes me wanna go see a movie now lmao
    I always sneak in candy etc but i can't turn down the popcorn and soda...the portions are worth it and the taste of movie theater snacks just hits different

  • @allahbless2278
    @allahbless2278 4 роки тому +1315

    "No outside food is allowed" lmao yeah right. Every theater I've been to I've easily sneaked in a good amount of snacks and sometimes even vodka if it's a Saturday night

    • @justcalista3809
      @justcalista3809 4 роки тому +7

      allah bless sneaking in vodka sounds a bit extreme and rude. But I don’t mind someone sneaking in candy.

    • @Ishaankaushal1
      @Ishaankaushal1 4 роки тому +18

      @@justcalista3809 i mean most theaters allow you to buy beer anyways so bringing in your own alcohol is just as fair.

    • @InsaneFire10YT
      @InsaneFire10YT 4 роки тому +8

      Same I’ve snucken in probably 5 bags of microwave popcorn and a good 12 cans of soda in all, seems like rookie numbers but i almost never go to movies

    • @hoarsecorpse
      @hoarsecorpse 4 роки тому

      InsaneFire10YT Dude same 😂

    • @carringtonpageiv6210
      @carringtonpageiv6210 4 роки тому +12

      Yeah, we don’t care lol. The actual theater doesn’t allow food.... but the employees are a different story

  • @pufferfishdave1249
    @pufferfishdave1249 3 роки тому +451

    It's genius how they offer free refills but no one actually gets them because the film is on and after the film you will forget about the refill its genius

    • @hugogarcia9797
      @hugogarcia9797 3 роки тому +53

      I'm always that guy who refills, regardless of how good the movie is. Gotta get my moneys worth 😅😆

    • @aquamentos
      @aquamentos 3 роки тому +37

      @@hugogarcia9797 But if you miss on the movie you're losing your money's worth on the ticket...So...

    • @priest141
      @priest141 3 роки тому +4

      usually the movies i watch are boring or too scary for my older brothers, so they dont even watch but they go along for the snacks. Whenever they need to refill for the whole family, they'll do it no problem.

    • @ShintaroShadow
      @ShintaroShadow 3 роки тому +6

      Wait people forget about the refills? I always refill when my soda is low I have memory for centuries

    • @atharvvir
      @atharvvir 3 роки тому

      100th like

  • @willmaughan4404
    @willmaughan4404 4 роки тому +146

    I used to work in a cinema, and I can confirm that most staff don’t really care if you bring your own snacks. There may occasionally be someone who has an issue with it but they’re few and far between. It’s also true that distributors of movies keep most of the profit, on ticket sales, which is why cinema food/drink is more expensive. But I never blamed anyone for choosing not to buy snacks from the cinema, it’s a lot to pay for low quality stuff.

    • @AirbornePlayz
      @AirbornePlayz 4 роки тому +2

      Hmm nice dude

    • @learntostrafe
      @learntostrafe 3 роки тому

      most staff are your cinema*

    • @AmandaMolly
      @AmandaMolly 2 роки тому

      Concessions are why movie theatres make sales as ticket sales go to who made the movie and to pay the actors. I never complain as your keeping a movie theatre in business even if its a small owned movie theatre.

    • @willmaughan4404
      @willmaughan4404 2 роки тому

      @Dave Smith It’s not really a top-secret marketing strategy. Most of the initial profits go back to the distributors, that’s common knowledge, and often referred to as “the box office.” For cinemas to stay open, the money has to come from somewhere - and that’s the profit of food and drinks.

    • @cheydinal5401
      @cheydinal5401 2 роки тому

      Yeah, but caramel popcorn is amazing and you can only really get it fresh at a cinema

  • @JPPSrules
    @JPPSrules 2 роки тому +85

    We all know it and I’m all for it. I go to the movies for the whole “experience”. If I just wanted to watch the film I would stream it at home.

    • @legotheepic3611
      @legotheepic3611 2 роки тому +5

      Fr Fr

    • @theyeshhh
      @theyeshhh 2 роки тому +6

      100% true. We go to the movies to experience the movie.

    • @RA-ui8yw
      @RA-ui8yw 2 роки тому +7

      @JPPSrules facts. I don’t really care about the price of stuff, because it makes my experience more enjoyable. I get a tea and popcorn every single time.

  • @layanaburomeh3681
    @layanaburomeh3681 4 роки тому +1041

    The only thing you should be buying is popcorn

    • @sage5842
      @sage5842 4 роки тому +128

      Yeah lemme just eat all this buttery popcorn without a drink

    • @ashlynwarr2095
      @ashlynwarr2095 4 роки тому +81

      Saage. sneak in a drink from cvs

    • @ye23.
      @ye23. 4 роки тому +25

      The popcorn aint all that anyway. I prefer chips I can bring in from outside

    • @flabuzzsports7649
      @flabuzzsports7649 4 роки тому +3

      Saage. You can sneak in a soda can maybe, but a bottle of anything is very hard without people noticing

    • @pandorameadows7453
      @pandorameadows7453 4 роки тому +3

      No you pop your popcorn at home and sneak it in to

  • @deedeemodesty8667
    @deedeemodesty8667 3 роки тому +446

    My cousin said her friend's family went to the movies one time and snuck in soup. She said they were all pouring and passing bowls and pouring soup back and fourth at the movies.

    • @gm2161
      @gm2161 3 роки тому +35

      Ghetto fabulous😂😂😂😂

    • @rithe07
      @rithe07 3 роки тому +16

      Lmfaoo what??? 😅

    • @arikalamari19
      @arikalamari19 3 роки тому +34

      soup is the worst idea😅

    • @KingAshleys
      @KingAshleys 2 роки тому +4

      This is chaotic

    • @genxx2724
      @genxx2724 2 роки тому

      @@gm2161 Just ghetto.

  • @triparadox.c
    @triparadox.c 3 роки тому +521

    I'm actually amazed by how calculated everything is. It feels like everything is there designed and carefully planned for a purpose. It's similar to casino.

    • @Skelyboss
      @Skelyboss 3 роки тому +43

      Everything in the world is like this. Even things that seem extremely simple

    • @AN-xs7dw
      @AN-xs7dw 2 роки тому +3

      thats the point...

    • @ridge4649
      @ridge4649 2 роки тому +6

      @@AN-xs7dw No way? It's almost like that's why he's commenting on it

    • @AN-xs7dw
      @AN-xs7dw 2 роки тому

      @BIBLEDEFENDER144 Nah. We will just drop nuclear bombs and end anything we want. Just ask Japan.

    • @Magik_Cloud495
      @Magik_Cloud495 2 роки тому

      well i mean.. casinos often have cinemas

  • @tonychan8558
    @tonychan8558 2 роки тому +15

    I used to work at a cinema in the UK. Had a father with large family, irate with the cost of the tickets and food, and took it out on me, a minimum wage drone. After months of this, I had enough, and decided to talk back to this particular man. I didn't know the actual facts, but made some numbers up to sound plausible.
    Note: Words are not verbatim, but it's close enough to what I said; it was almost 20 years ago...
    Me: Well, first of all, you chose to come here for entertainment. You could go somewhere else. Also, we (the cinema) don't get much money. A high percentage of your money goes to the film studios, you know, the company who spends MILLIONS on making the film in the first place. We only get 20%, if we're lucky. Let's see here, your screening has sold 40 tickets so far today. That means we (the cinema) will earn approximately £45. That's barely enough to cover for the electricity, rent and our wages. That's why the food is expensive, which is also a choice. You choose to buy it or not.
    Customer was stunned silent, wasn't expecting a well thought-out answer to a nameless face behind the box office. He walked away quietly.

    • @w8kdzradio113
      @w8kdzradio113 6 місяців тому

      20% yeah that's if they feel generous, when I worked at a theater it was never less than 90% that they took during the first week of run

    • @w8kdzradio113
      @w8kdzradio113 6 місяців тому

      but good work you weren't too far off with that, but sometimes perception is the reality for outsiders but those of us that worked or still work at these places know the score, the owner of the drive in I worked at from 1996 to 1999 shared with me my first summer that information, because I asked, :well we sold out last night, on a film that got panned by the local reviewer, so we did pretty good, he said no, Universal did pretty good, and then shared the economics with me a first year employee, I took it as a second job so I wasn't trying to live off it, but I had a new respect for the snack bar, and after I left I stayed a customer for a long time even until today and I always make sure to support the snack bar, and their prices aren't really that bad as compared to the walk in theaters, and they weren't when I worked there either

  • @MillennialTravelConfessions
    @MillennialTravelConfessions 5 років тому +860

    Sneaky ways everyone knows they can sneak in their own snacks and pay less than half the price 😂

    • @meowthindegame8127
      @meowthindegame8127 5 років тому +5

      Millennial Travel Confessions that’s what i thought while watching this video

    • @CaptainBill22
      @CaptainBill22 5 років тому +8

      The best part of the theater I go to is that I can easily go to 2 different Dollar Trees before arriving at the theater.

    • @MillennialTravelConfessions
      @MillennialTravelConfessions 5 років тому

      @@guillermol4295 True! 😂

    • @uglypotata6110
      @uglypotata6110 5 років тому +1

      All the asian know this trick hommie

    • @lildannyonthetrack
      @lildannyonthetrack 5 років тому

      Y’all don’t know what a Ticket is

  • @Dosflamingos
    @Dosflamingos 3 роки тому +1147

    Costco needs to go into the movie business. i would love to have the $1.5 hotdog and coke combo during a 3 hour movie.

    • @Dosflamingos
      @Dosflamingos 3 роки тому +6

      @James Pietsch good to know, thanks

    • @Dosflamingos
      @Dosflamingos 3 роки тому +22

      @@julieclark9749 tell your husband the world says hi.

    • @GuitarsRgood7
      @GuitarsRgood7 3 роки тому +11

      There's an AMC theater close to me that literally has a Costco next to it

    • @FinesseBTW
      @FinesseBTW 3 роки тому +30

      that $1.50 hotdog and soda is literally the best deal ever

    • @gregoryrodriguez5621
      @gregoryrodriguez5621 3 роки тому +4

      They changed their hotdog recipe about 2 years ago it's not the same :(

  • @48162342
    @48162342 4 роки тому +436

    Good thing I cook lobsters at the back seats.

  • @wizardoffrobozz
    @wizardoffrobozz 2 роки тому +2

    Those of you who worked in the theaters, remember that 50% of the Box Office was about average. I recall some Disney films claiming 80% or more of the Box Office. Then we relied entirely on concession sales. Then the "4-wall deals" when a company, usually the distributor would pay a flat fee for use of the theater and our staff. They took 100% of the Box Office. Sometimes we were allowed concession sales, sometimes not. This video brought back a bazillion memories from selling popcorn at the Hollywood Pussycat theater to managing a theater in East Los Angeles. lotta memories. Thank you.

  • @woodpunch2587
    @woodpunch2587 5 років тому +501

    Ok so a large popcorn,large soda with sour patch kids and takis, alright that’s gonna be 452.34 dollars.

  • @carolynbangun5879
    @carolynbangun5879 5 років тому +290

    My mom is like “ok I want u all to eat up cause we’re going to the movies and I’m not buying any food over there, got it?”

    • @Hassan-yz6yr
      @Hassan-yz6yr 5 років тому +10

      ThatOnePianist 817 yes mommy🥺

    • @infpedits
      @infpedits 5 років тому +28

      my mom was like “fill your bags with snacks cause we’re going to the movies and I’m not buying anything” lol

    • @machinegirI
      @machinegirI 5 років тому +1

      ThatOnePianist 817 Lmaoooo

    • @krishdutta5466
      @krishdutta5466 4 роки тому +1

      Just bring some Orville Redenbacher and you’re set 👍

  • @santiagorestrepo9504
    @santiagorestrepo9504 5 років тому +160

    Just sneak food in. I always go to a dollar store and buy like 3 dollars in food/beverages and save money that way.

    • @Vernardo
      @Vernardo 5 років тому +1

      Well, since most movie theater got No Outside Food/Drink allowed, good luck for that!

    • @purplefire2834
      @purplefire2834 5 років тому +8

      @@Vernardo Very few theaters ever check though. I think I've seen one that didn't allow backpacks, but purses were fine.

    • @rocky_mochiii
      @rocky_mochiii 5 років тому +1

      Santiago Restrepo I agree at the dollar store you can get like triple from your snack money

    • @vikkil8804
      @vikkil8804 5 років тому

      Right? Most of the people I know sneak it in

  • @wolfspeed2000
    @wolfspeed2000 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad this video is actually explaining why and not bashing it blindly.
    Yes, if you're going to make a disgusting mess and leave your trash everywhere I am going to care very much. If you sneak in a small candy and take the packaging with you, no I do not, although buying something helps keep us alive, especially independents.
    We only have scheduled time to clean whatever normal popcorn candy or soda between movie turnarounds. If an employee cannot clean it entirely within that time, it's their fault and hours or employees may be cut to prioritize theater gains.
    So if you're going to sneak something, don't make it obvious, don't leave it everywhere, DO NOT throw your leftover popcorn on the ground and just don't be a disgusting piece of garbage. Take it out with you to THE GARBAGE CANS you have to walk past before you get in the theater. And do not bring full meals or food in there, it makes it smell gross.
    Like they said, if you're too cheap or actually need to save money, just eat beforehand.
    Think about someone else for once, like the employees that have to put up with awful behavior on a near daily basis.

  • @nicholasmohr1619
    @nicholasmohr1619 4 роки тому +427

    Moral of the story: Make a trip to Walmart before you go.

    • @SMXFr0st
      @SMXFr0st 3 роки тому +25

      dollar store

    • @Anime4Life9861
      @Anime4Life9861 3 роки тому +2

      Walgreens there Candy!!

    • @mblackops2
      @mblackops2 3 роки тому +7

      Dollar store****

    • @nicholasmohr1619
      @nicholasmohr1619 3 роки тому +6

      @@mblackops2 yes. The dollar general or dollar tree

    • @mblackops2
      @mblackops2 3 роки тому +3

      @@nicholasmohr1619 I go to the dollar tree since it’s literally right next to my theater. I also buy child tickets.. so I only pay 6-7 dollars for a movie. Man can’t wait to go back to theaters, my friends and i always went

  • @viewsfromthetris5913
    @viewsfromthetris5913 3 роки тому +341

    When you’re watching a movie and hear a pop can open behind you lol

    • @tamjeanell
      @tamjeanell 3 роки тому +2

      I was waiting for this comment! 😂

    • @thejellyranger7679
      @thejellyranger7679 3 роки тому +10

      Possibly a beer 😏

    • @fitybux4664
      @fitybux4664 3 роки тому +7

      Bring a juice box. Quieter and would fit into almost any pocket. Thanks to the health food revolution, you can even get calorie free juice boxes. (But not just plain water, hrm...)

    • @aroseyglow
      @aroseyglow 3 роки тому +3

      That’s me! 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @mrn234
      @mrn234 2 роки тому

      @@fitybux4664 At least here in Germany they dont sell beer in a juice box

  • @gillythafish1774
    @gillythafish1774 5 років тому +523

    And my friends wonder why I wear a huge puffy coat that crackles to the movies 😉

    • @anakinskywalker7289
      @anakinskywalker7289 5 років тому +22

      You know weapons are also banned in theaters?

    • @AnchorShip
      @AnchorShip 5 років тому +10

      Anakin Skywalker r/woosh

    • @malacki6554
      @malacki6554 5 років тому +12

      HaloWarsFireteam Na I think it was you who got wooshed

    • @proudbeaner696
      @proudbeaner696 5 років тому +1

      @@AnchorShip You didn't even use it properly

    • @barrytone6581
      @barrytone6581 5 років тому +3

      Both of you, stop the madness!! It's r/whoooosh, not r/whoosh.

  • @fabricatedego
    @fabricatedego 2 роки тому +4

    One of the reasons theaters charge so much is because all the ticket proceeds for a movie during the first three weeks or so all go to the studio. After that then the theater gets to see some of the revenue due to ticket sales.

  • @MrKylemu1000
    @MrKylemu1000 5 років тому +276

    I never snuck food in, my girlfriend does, she snuck a whole bag of Wendy’s and A&W rootbear float and other candies in one try

    • @ttamcc.4674
      @ttamcc.4674 5 років тому +73

      then sir you got a smart girl lol

    • @metallic4888
      @metallic4888 5 років тому +44

      A friend of mine snuck in a whole loaf of french bread lmfao.

    • @beepbeeplettuce2137
      @beepbeeplettuce2137 5 років тому +4

      Metallic french bread be busss

    • @nikoenciso01
      @nikoenciso01 5 років тому +31

      Bro wifey material

    • @amiyo97
      @amiyo97 5 років тому +28

      She's a keeper dude

  • @mikialamays6462
    @mikialamays6462 3 роки тому +691

    My dad literally had me sneaking food in at the theater since I was 8, as who would question a little girl carrying a bag a grown woman would carry? Basically we were never caught and I would consider myself an expert at sneaking anything in the theater at nearly 30 years old. So over 20 years of beating the system lol

    • @otlrobbie
      @otlrobbie 2 роки тому +2

      ur like my unc and auntie haha- they love movies

    • @mrdiaperboy1242
      @mrdiaperboy1242 2 роки тому +3

      i just use my pockets and pants

    • @mrdiaperboy1242
      @mrdiaperboy1242 2 роки тому +1

      not a bag or anything

    • @jackcassidy9963
      @jackcassidy9963 2 роки тому

      It's not really beating the system, you can just put stuff in your pockets, the only people who even care are just managers

    • @mikialamays6462
      @mikialamays6462 2 роки тому

      @@jackcassidy9963 it would be, if you know that the food at a theater is overpriced. The theater is banking on you having that “authentic movie experience” buy a coke, by the way get some movie theater popcorn with the candy and make it a combo. How much? Yeah nearly $30 compared to my $5-7. Beating somebody’s system.

  • @fyy5998
    @fyy5998 5 років тому +1936

    And that’s why 99% of the people sneak in food
    Edit : how the hell did I get 600 likes and like 12 hate comments
    Double Edit : Pls stop fighting over if we should sneak in food or not, usually they are overpriced

    • @David-gj9qr
      @David-gj9qr 5 років тому +29

      CoolyGamerz nope definitely not 99% more like 75%

    • @fyy5998
      @fyy5998 5 років тому +70

      David Baines No 99.99%

    • @fievelmousekewitz1377
      @fievelmousekewitz1377 5 років тому +9

      CoolyGamerz you’re dumb sir

    • @elliothenderson1314
      @elliothenderson1314 5 років тому +36

      I just sneak my drinks in a water bottle and my food in a sweater 👍

    • @emmmmmssdhdhdhd
      @emmmmmssdhdhdhd 5 років тому +2

      i byt popcorn from cinemas only but

  • @melvinfreeman4040
    @melvinfreeman4040 2 роки тому +12

    I know she suggested "eat before you go" as a way to avoid buying high priced food and beverage items. But, many times I've found myself not getting
    the opportunity. When you're on the road and want to see a movie, fast food locations tend to be too far away. Hence, fresh hot, maybe buttered , popcorn 🍿 😋 and a soda🥤 become must have choices.

  • @zootoo1977
    @zootoo1977 5 років тому +521

    Actually I've worked as staff at a theater before, and I asked my boss "What do I do if people sneak food in?" He said "That's a myth, people can bring their own food..."
    This really shocked me, but I'm curious is this the same case for you guys?

    • @bibby42
      @bibby42 5 років тому +103

      You're not supposed to, but literally every other person does this and the theater employee's don't want to get bitched at constantly by customers so they just allow it most of the time.

    • @David-gj9qr
      @David-gj9qr 5 років тому +25

      BTS! Got7 Twice Blckpink Kpop!! I don’t sneak in food because I feel bad doing it because if I want my local theater so stay open I should buy concessions

    • @GhostBritt
      @GhostBritt 5 років тому +78

      I work at a theater currently and honestly we don't care if you bring in outside food or drink, we are more worried about someone trying to sneak in a gun in this day in age!

    • @bibby42
      @bibby42 5 років тому +1

      @@GhostBritt Which theater chain do you work for?

    • @GhostBritt
      @GhostBritt 5 років тому +8

      @@bibby42 I currently work at Regal and worked at AMC 2 years prior.

  • @lemmikkimilkyway4674
    @lemmikkimilkyway4674 4 роки тому +430

    In Finland you can bring like a whole store to the theathers, and nobody cares

    • @jamiegriffin-smith9931
      @jamiegriffin-smith9931 4 роки тому +4

      And in June Finland will be competing in the euros!!!!! Suomi!!!!🇬🇧🇫🇮🇫🇮

    • @otso2652
      @otso2652 4 роки тому +1

      Niimpä, eikä ne teatterinkaan herkut oo kuitenkaan yhtä yli hinnoiteltui ku amerikassa

    • @lemmikkimilkyway4674
      @lemmikkimilkyway4674 4 роки тому

      @@otso2652 jep

    • @withelisa
      @withelisa 4 роки тому +7

      You can in the USA too. My friends and I have brought picnic baskets hahaha

    • @lemmikkimilkyway4674
      @lemmikkimilkyway4674 4 роки тому

      @@withelisa Nice

  • @tsaangel
    @tsaangel 5 років тому +182

    There is a dollar store right next to da movie theater so we stay sneaking in candy

    • @OldHoboManYouTube
      @OldHoboManYouTube 5 років тому +3

      Theres a dollar tree right in front of mine but my theater is cheap enough not to go to dollar tree.

    • @journeybeyondthesea
      @journeybeyondthesea 4 роки тому +3

      TSA Angel Lmao u a real one 💀

    • @OldHoboManYouTube
      @OldHoboManYouTube 4 роки тому +1

      @@journeybeyondthesea my theater is so cheap I dont use

  • @marshallreg
    @marshallreg 2 роки тому +2

    In the UK, or at least England, the prices are going the opposite way, down!

  • @RyanBlomquist
    @RyanBlomquist 4 роки тому +191

    "More food than you can eat..."
    Me: Getting my 1st free refill on a large popcorn before the movie has even started....

  • @trpl7
    @trpl7 5 років тому +98

    "You probably don't eat a tub of popcorn and a box of candy at home"
    bet

  • @hardwiredreview
    @hardwiredreview 5 років тому +266

    my grandma has smuggled FULL sandwiches into theaters. no need to overpay.

    • @sjnmhn
      @sjnmhn 5 років тому +16

      That's nothing, i smuggled two apples in the theatre, dressed like a lady and apples in my chest!!! I went extreme because i did not like junk food!!! (note: theatre managers, this is just a joke, don't come to me)

    • @barackobama2790
      @barackobama2790 5 років тому +2

      Weak shit I bring chipotle every time

    • @zuhairahmedsyed5853
      @zuhairahmedsyed5853 5 років тому +2

      i am not kidding i once literally hid a cadbury in my underwear lol

    • @anacerdas5983
      @anacerdas5983 5 років тому

      I have sneaked donuts

    • @bendikok6619
      @bendikok6619 5 років тому +2

      sujan maharjan shut up curryball and go back to eating poop and not washing your hands

  • @pattaccone
    @pattaccone 2 роки тому +4

    Even 20 years ago the price of concessions was absurd !
    I worked at a theatre in Canada 20 years ago and a large popcorn was $6 back then !
    Add $1 for butter 😂😂

  • @redacted4901
    @redacted4901 5 років тому +311

    Who says I buy candy at the theater, theres a dollar store conviniently across the parking lot from the theater

    • @lashandajohnson6987
      @lashandajohnson6987 5 років тому +3

      Exactly

    • @JkennGG
      @JkennGG 5 років тому +13

      lmfaooo theres a dollar store right next to my local movie theatre too

    • @syi1002
      @syi1002 5 років тому +1

      Yo same

    • @giladelian
      @giladelian 5 років тому +2

      In Great Neck New York there one also 5 min walk away

    • @roseate7811
      @roseate7811 5 років тому +2

      Ikr I sneak iced tea cheetos and candy :p

  • @itsedee9003
    @itsedee9003 5 років тому +216

    6ix9ine: Yall ever heard of dollar tree?

    • @krispysback
      @krispysback 5 років тому +15

      Yeah they sell dollars there

    • @youngfunny1824
      @youngfunny1824 4 роки тому +11

      @@krispysback I thought they only sold trees for a dollar.

    • @adamhenry1456
      @adamhenry1456 4 роки тому

      😂💀

  • @nickwhitaker4103
    @nickwhitaker4103 3 роки тому +943

    Expensive food at the theatre isn’t a problem my wife’s purse can’t solve.

    • @smayansahu1070
      @smayansahu1070 3 роки тому +47

      especially when you dont have a wife

    • @channyt8818
      @channyt8818 3 роки тому +35

      @@smayansahu1070 Time to turn into a lady 🧍‍♂️➡️🧍‍♀️

    • @ericsparda4991
      @ericsparda4991 3 роки тому +4

      @@channyt8818 Dude looks like a lady!

    • @fitybux4664
      @fitybux4664 3 роки тому +10

      Time to get a man purse at the thrift store. Put some rainbow stickers on it and nobody will question you. Life Hack!

    • @randomdachshund2452
      @randomdachshund2452 3 роки тому +4

      @@ericsparda4991 ITS MAAM

  • @madeleneyoungman1605
    @madeleneyoungman1605 2 роки тому +3

    My ex was a manager at a movie theater for years and he told me this however the movie theaters want movies to stay in their theater as long as possible because they make more money on them. The other way that if the movie is a highly promoted movie (big expected blockbuster) they actually make very little money in the first few weeks. (This was in the 90’s when streaming wasn’t an option so things might be different now)

  • @MatthewThomas1978
    @MatthewThomas1978 5 років тому +441

    It isn't sneaky. It's overt. That's why I sneak in my own own treats. But I still buy popcorn.

    • @okonkwoemmanuel6740
      @okonkwoemmanuel6740 5 років тому +4

      You still buy popcorn,come on thats childish

    • @mistrex
      @mistrex 5 років тому +37

      @@okonkwoemmanuel6740 Popcorn isn't childish? It's just corn in a differend form with added salt

    • @okonkwoemmanuel6740
      @okonkwoemmanuel6740 5 років тому +1

      @@mistrex I know,just talking in the sense of maturity,besides are you in the USA

    • @mistrex
      @mistrex 5 років тому +1

      @@okonkwoemmanuel6740 Nope

    • @okonkwoemmanuel6740
      @okonkwoemmanuel6740 5 років тому

      Then which of the country

  • @Cldrn12
    @Cldrn12 5 років тому +82

    I rather wait for $5 Tuesday's as well as free small popcorn bags that are offered.

  • @ACEOFTHEBLITZ
    @ACEOFTHEBLITZ 5 років тому +204

    Always bring my own snack. Smuggled about 7 zip lock baggies in my sweater. When I went to pay for my ticket popcorn started falling out from my sleeve. The lady just looked at me and shook her head. 😂🤣☠️

  • @grantchow13
    @grantchow13 2 роки тому +6

    Haven’t been to a movie theatre in over 20 years. Already knew back then what this video is showing now.

  • @ZacharyLaid
    @ZacharyLaid 5 років тому +317

    Money is made from overpriced junk food, not the movie ticket itself.

    • @cooldoggo3172
      @cooldoggo3172 5 років тому +28

      Thank you detective Sherlock

    • @Locutus
      @Locutus 5 років тому +11

      If you had bothered to watch the video, you would know this is exactly what they said MULTIPLE times.

    • @thysquid2157
      @thysquid2157 5 років тому +7

      Thanks for stating what for video was about like I am a numb-minded imbecile! We have a genius on our hands here!

    • @gerard7417
      @gerard7417 5 років тому

      U still have to pay

    • @Lucky8s
      @Lucky8s 5 років тому

      @Danny Dircio
      It's about $10 where I live to see a movie. Nothing too outrageous about that.

  • @s.bradley6089
    @s.bradley6089 4 роки тому +325

    We snuck a small bucket of KFC and a can of Pepsi into "IT"

  • @hi-nw7qy
    @hi-nw7qy 4 роки тому +261

    "Theatres only make 50% of the revenue, studios make the bulk of the money"
    The studios only make 50% too then. Talk about trying to be sneaky. You make it sound worse than it is.

    • @kellykadson1174
      @kellykadson1174 4 роки тому +5

      Rhinopocalypes I might be wrong but doesn't studios sell the movie to the theater first? And maybe then get the extra 50%? In my country things are a bit different

    • @hi-nw7qy
      @hi-nw7qy 4 роки тому +3

      @@kellykadson1174
      From what I know they just split it. Honestly I didn't even know the theatre got so much. Theatres wouldn't risk losing big name movies just for a relatively small one time payout.

    • @kellykadson1174
      @kellykadson1174 4 роки тому +1

      Rhinopocalypes yeah me neither I thought studios/distributors sell the movie to the theater and they keep all the profit

    • @SuzanaNature
      @SuzanaNature 4 роки тому +2

      Last time I read something about this the theaters didnt get 50%. It was listed as way less, and the opening weekend box office was 100% for the studio. Then as weeks go by the theater percentage would grow. I don't think the 50/50 split happens very often. I mean, the studio spends a lot of money and resources to make and promote the movie and then profits the same as the theater? Does not seem like a good deal to studios.

    • @rudystraight1750
      @rudystraight1750 4 роки тому

      You're all human cattle. Consumer slaves nothing more nothing less

  • @z28kindaguy
    @z28kindaguy 2 роки тому +1

    I just wait a couple of months and watch the movie on Amazon Prime for a few bucks, on my 80" TV with surround sound. Can pause the movie whenever needed, can eat whatever I want, and it's in the comfort of my own home.

  • @catgirlcraft1774
    @catgirlcraft1774 3 роки тому +61

    My local movie theatre has a grocery store and a McDonalds directly next door. And they expect people not to sneak food in lol

  • @bungacendani4298
    @bungacendani4298 3 роки тому +273

    In my city, the ticket is around $2, and a package of small popcorn and small cold drink is also around $2. So, less then $5 is enough to enjoy the movie inside.

    • @womenrule7869
      @womenrule7869 3 роки тому +5

      Wow how is it cheaper than my city for a man ate it is five bucks and I think that is flex. Also I just sneak food in so no expenses except movie Tiket and popcorn

    • @Ingrid922
      @Ingrid922 3 роки тому +9

      Our low priced movie theater closed a few years ago. :(

    • @hermannthefisherman2960
      @hermannthefisherman2960 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe that's because you live outside the US where everything is much cheaper

    • @bubblegumbxtchh
      @bubblegumbxtchh 3 роки тому +6

      @@hermannthefisherman2960 that’s assumptive and not even true. A lot of other countries, including mine, have the same thing going on at movie theatres. Also, different areas in the US will have different prices.

    • @Hakikat-Se7en
      @Hakikat-Se7en 2 роки тому +3

      Where is your city in India?

  • @nycluvscars1527
    @nycluvscars1527 5 років тому +157

    Legends has it all the dislikes are from angry amc managers

  • @CarmenSD
    @CarmenSD 2 роки тому +3

    I was proud of myself when I got a Starbucks Frappuccino in! 😂
    I was tired and wanted to make sure I stayed woke to watch the movie.

  • @ahmadsuleman9045
    @ahmadsuleman9045 4 роки тому +337

    They're is probably some guide on youtube on how to sneak in a 4 course steak dinner with a bottle of Cabernet

    • @z1pline487
      @z1pline487 4 роки тому +8

      “How to sneak your full steak dinner in your backpack | INSIDER”

    • @jadynbrown8469
      @jadynbrown8469 3 роки тому +1

      ^ what do you think the kids in the back of the class do

    • @munapulido9054
      @munapulido9054 3 роки тому +1

      Put the bottle of Cabernet in your groin area they can’t say anything

    • @christopherbonanno1120
      @christopherbonanno1120 3 роки тому +1

      There is say you’re diabetic then you can bring in snacks and orange juice.

    • @qveenbunny271
      @qveenbunny271 3 роки тому

      Omfgggg byeee😭😭😂💀

  • @amanda-eo2ek
    @amanda-eo2ek 4 роки тому +360

    life hack: pull a refillable popcorn bucket out of the trash and ask for a refill in a new bucket

    • @littlemercy7689
      @littlemercy7689 4 роки тому +27

      ur mom amanda ewwww

    • @jdmrules007
      @jdmrules007 4 роки тому +199

      Reminds me of that one episode of extreme cheapskates

    • @amazonprime6062
      @amazonprime6062 4 роки тому +13

      jdmrules007 yes

    • @dsdfdsd9535
      @dsdfdsd9535 4 роки тому +37

      Buy a popcorn, then next time u go u can reuse ur old one

    • @godzilla6566
      @godzilla6566 4 роки тому +13

      Get one from the floor left in the theater break it and ask for a new one

  • @Cow1337Saver
    @Cow1337Saver 3 роки тому +486

    I paid 3$ a ticket at my little theatre until covid now it's closed forever :(

    • @sarahwaters8262
      @sarahwaters8262 3 роки тому +18

      *$3

    • @johnlerch7699
      @johnlerch7699 3 роки тому +25

      that kinda reminds of a tiny 4 screen theater where i live that showed movies that had been out for about 3 weeks at a really low price of $3, now the place is a night Club, but i doubt its still around any more and closed yet again Due to COVID.

    • @Rickyralph
      @Rickyralph 3 роки тому +15

      Yea I know how you feel. My local one in my hometown closed down. We had tickets for $3.99 and $5 buck Tuesdays. I miss it.I and my friends seen every Marvel at my hometown one & could sneak food in all the time.

    • @zachconant7031
      @zachconant7031 3 роки тому +12

      Before my local theater was sold to Reagal (or however you spell it) they used to have time warp Tuesday where a movie was like 2 bucks.

    • @IlovemycatBoo
      @IlovemycatBoo 3 роки тому +4

      The local theatre in my town had to raise prices after they were allowed to open again due to closing for almost a year. Sucks because the prices for tickets and food were extremely cheap :(

  • @XdjdaleyX
    @XdjdaleyX 2 роки тому +1

    Son: Daddy, can we get some popcorn and choclate.
    Me: No. Ive got drinks and stuff in my bag already.

  • @kesha.weesha
    @kesha.weesha 3 роки тому +45

    i believe my first theater movie was Rio. Never bought snacks from the theater, only tickets. I’ve been bringing my own food into the theaters for 10 years now

  • @emilymcculloh7685
    @emilymcculloh7685 3 роки тому +370

    Me walking into the theater: omg I’m so sneaky
    My coat: AYO EVERYONE SHES GOT M&Ms AND CHIPS

  • @chickenzrule4420
    @chickenzrule4420 3 роки тому +82

    When I went to watch the Smurf’s live action movie with my grandma when I was a kid the guy who collected tickets asked if he could look in my gma’s bag (which had 3 boxes of candy she was gonna sneak in) he literally looked straight at it and gave her the purse back without even saying anything

  • @kamotetops1572
    @kamotetops1572 Рік тому

    2:58 The smell of a freshly cooked popcorn is just irresistible!
    I always sneaked drinks and some snacks but the popcorn sometimes get me.🤤