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"That the niche being served is largely adolescents is unfortunate." That is the power of the high school date movie crowd at work.

• munificent 16y ago
  It's more than just date movies. High school kids have lots of disposable income, few bills, plenty of time to kill, can't get into bars, and don't need get hire a babysitter. College kids have lots of other things to spend their money on, like booze and, uh, booze. Once you're past that age, the odds of having kids goes up and then going to a movie becomes a major outing. For my wife and I to see a movie in the theatre now, we'll have to shell out close to $80. It's just not worth it, especially as home theatres keep getting better and better.
  • bingaman 16y ago
    You don't have to buy the $60 popcorn.
    • jacques_chester 16y ago
      Your kids expect to see the overpriced 3D version though. That'll be $20 per ticket, please.
      • burgerbrain 16y ago
        Learn to say "No."?
        • jacques_chester 16y ago
          Agreed. This worked for my parents. They were essentially immune to pleading for ice-cream.
    • jamesbkel 16y ago
      Yes. But, it sounds like he has children, so he probably needs the $60 babysitter.