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Initech

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53. Actually my local theaters have $6 matinees on Sundays.

Tue Aug 1, 2017, 03:57 PM

Aug 2017

So I can sit through a few commercials for that. I don't mind the shit they play before a show, but I really hate when they say things like "We have exclusive content from Chipotle and Dennys!!!". I wouldn't watch that shit if you paid me, and since when are Chipotle and Dennys content providers?

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Am I the only one who really hates commercials? [View all] Initech Jul 2017 OP

commercials in movies is a total downer JuJuYoshida Jul 2017 #1

I wish we had more Arclight theaters in the country. Initech Jul 2017 #3

We never watch live TV anymore. appleannie1943 Jul 2017 #2

Yeah the cost of sporting events is ridiculous anymore! Initech Jul 2017 #4

I feel bad for parents with kids. Most families can no longer afford to take them to a ballgame. appleannie1943 Jul 2017 #6

Minor league games are good and a lot cheaper. Some of the same players. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #16

Wow it has been a long time since I went to a Rangers game OriginalGeek Jul 2017 #10

The Angels' owner is Arte Moreno. Initech Jul 2017 #11

ha yeah, beer is bad at stadiums for sure OriginalGeek Jul 2017 #13

Hey now their new album "The Stage" is great. Initech Jul 2017 #15

I think the best choice we had was Fat Tire in a can OriginalGeek Jul 2017 #21

I almost went to see Metallica at the Rose Bowl. Initech Jul 2017 #22

We never watch live TV anymore. mitch96 Jul 2017 #14

I hate them too! PoorMonger Jul 2017 #5

Hard to find sanctuary pandr32 Jul 2017 #7

And now even sites are declaring war on ad blockers. Initech Jul 2017 #9

turned off TV 8 years ago, stopped going to movies because of them. NRaleighLiberal Jul 2017 #8

If we must be subjected to commercials yesphan Jul 2017 #12

Yes, not a fan, but some are very creative. I tend to record most of what I watch so FF Fla Dem Jul 2017 #17

Amazon sells devices like that. Initech Jul 2017 #19

I have ROKU. But even then have to pay subscription fee for some access. Fla Dem Jul 2017 #24

On television, I read through all of them. They're so loud, you can tell when they're over. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #18

NO!!! ailsagirl Jul 2017 #20

Everything on the radio is for something relating to cars. Initech Jul 2017 #23

I hear you, loud and clear! ailsagirl Jul 2017 #25

I generally time my arrival in the theater PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2017 #26

I get there about 15 to 20 minutes after the start time Phentex Jul 2017 #27

Reserved Seating is my new favorite thing. Iggo Jul 2017 #30

I tried that at a 10:00 p.m. showing of "Dunkirk" Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #34

I'm not sure when things changed... Phentex Aug 2017 #43

My uncle loved commencials (on TV) lunamagica Jul 2017 #28

some commercials are very good indeed Skittles Aug 2017 #40

" some commercials are very good indeed" mitch96 Aug 2017 #47

Bookmarking. Love that commercial. skypilot Aug 2017 #48

very well done! Skittles Aug 2017 #52

I don't know why they call them sales events when they're obviously a Sale-a-Bration! Iggo Jul 2017 #29

I hate any and all commercials. Tikki Jul 2017 #31

Which theater did you go to? TexasBushwhacker Jul 2017 #32

Regal Initech Jul 2017 #35

Oh god, yes. Laffy Kat Jul 2017 #33

I go nuts my husband laughs at me marlakay Aug 2017 #36

My husband mutes all the ads and I can't stand it. I just ignore them. mnhtnbb Aug 2017 #42

I despise them, too. herding cats Aug 2017 #37

I think I've figured out the pattern on radio commercials. Initech Aug 2017 #46

do you know how much this GAP sweater cost? $10.99!!!!!!! Skittles Aug 2017 #38

Bait-and-Switch Ads are The Worst Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #39

I really hate these types of commercials. Initech Aug 2017 #44

No, you are not the only one. And the pharmaceutical company ads drive me NUTS! mnhtnbb Aug 2017 #41

My dad watches a lot of Family Feud for some reason. Initech Aug 2017 #45

Most video commercials I see are posted here on DU... hunter Aug 2017 #49

Jesus, you pay through the nose at a theater & STILL are forced to watch commercials? catbyte Aug 2017 #50

Actually my local theaters have $6 matinees on Sundays. Initech Aug 2017 #53

When I was younger (40+ years ago), I was a connoisseur of commercials on TV. no_hypocrisy Aug 2017 #51

Commercials on tv always trigger my 'mute button' reflex Siwsan Aug 2017 #54

I mute every commercial NJCher Aug 2017 #55

You gotta adapt. Steaming TV w/o commercials could not be watched, but for NCjack Aug 2017 #56

I'm a firm believer in online streaming believe me! Initech Aug 2017 #58

To add to the commercial trap in the movie experience is 'product placement' rurallib Aug 2017 #57

Oh it's still there. Dell was pulling that shit for Spiderman. Initech Aug 2017 #59