Do you eat in restaurants alone?

[Tsutsumiko]

Actually yeah, I wont go to movies alone even if I really want to go see a movie. That does feel awkward.

My question is: Why? Why does everyone feel this way?

I went to see Spider-man 3 @ Midnight release by myself.

Barring the fact that it was a terrible movie, I didn't see anything wrong with that... I can't wrap my head around why so many people find this awkward? Maybe it's just me?

[Kyo]

I guess some people think its socially unacceptable to see a move alone, or someone will laugh at them, or what have you. Niggas need to stop being so fucking insecure.

[Ryko]

I went to see Spider-man 3 @ Midnight release by myself.

Marvel, people, at the true embodiment of fail put to verse.

[Ryko]

It's a matter of being an only kid growing up for me. I don't regularly play video games by myself, I don't watch movies by myself, I don't do things I would rather be social about when I'm alone. I have plenty of other things I can do on my alone time.

[#686578]

My question is: Why? Why does everyone feel this way?

Barring the fact that it was a terrible movie, I didn't see anything wrong with that... I can't wrap my head around why so many people find this awkward? Maybe it's just me?

idk, it just is. Going to the movies is a social event, why would I go to a social event by myself. Kind of feels like going to a party and I'm the only person there, not even the host is there.

[Tsutsumiko]

It's a matter of being an only kid growing up for me. I don't regularly play video games by myself, I don't watch movies by myself, I don't do things I would rather be social about when I'm alone. I have plenty of other things I can do on my alone time.

But if you REALLY want to see something, why not be proactive and go see it yourself? It makes no sense that Skirk always goes "Yeah I wanna see that but I don't want to go alone. If I can't get anyone to go see it with me, I'll wait for the DVD."

That's stupid. You're handicapping yourself and not doing something you want to do just cause you don't want to go it alone. Granted, when you have more people it's better, but alone is better than not doing anything at all.

[SephYuyX]

Going to the movies is a social event

How? You get there when the movie starts, sit down in a dark theater where you cant talk, nor want to so you can pay attention, talk about it for a few mins while walking out, then leave.

I would of never seen how to train your dragon if I waited on people cuse it's a 'lol kids movie'.

[Ryko]

But if you REALLY want to see something, why not be proactive and go see it yourself? It makes no sense that Skirk always goes "Yeah I wanna see that but I don't want to go alone. If I can't get anyone to go see it with me, I'll wait for the DVD."

That's stupid. You're handicapping yourself and not doing something you want to do just cause you don't want to go it alone. Granted, when you have more people it's better, but alone is better than not doing anything at all.

It's not avoiding it completely, it's just seeing it when the opportunity presents itself. Unless the theater in and of itself is enhancing the experience (which it really isnt unless you're going to imax, 3D, or whatever) the shit can just wait. I didn't see batman begins in theaters, I did see dark knight though.

There are movies that I will pay to see regardless but I'll drag someone with me because I know theyre interested already (Kick-ass, Iron Man, Scott Pilgrim). There are movies that I would like to see but can just wait until someone else wants to (How to train your dragon. I asked someone, they said they weren't interested, so I didn't go see it. I'll ask a friend who is a huge animation geek though and she'll likely go). I'm very much the type who does shit like break out laughing in the middle of the last battle in avatar though so if I'm there alone and no one else really gets it it's a wasted experience.

Perfect example was the talk between you me andrew and tommy after avatar, that in and of itself made going that much better.

[Conrad]

1) I don't see waiting for a movie as handicapping myself.
2) You usually don't just go to a movie and then leave; if you're with someone, you're likely going to want to do something afterwards.
3) Most people want to talk about a movie they saw with someone, and if you saw it with a person at least you're guaranteed that someone else saw it.
4) It is pretty awkward sitting in a theatre by yourself.

[Conrad]

Marvel, people, at the true embodiment of fail put to verse.

lol

[Shiroikage]

I don't go to movies, period.
Someone has to do a lot of legwork to drag me there.

And, yeah, I think not eating alone at restaurants is definitely a bit of an only kid thing for me.

[Tsutsumiko]

It's not avoiding it completely, it's just seeing it when the opportunity presents itself. Unless the theater in and of itself is enhancing the experience (which it really isnt unless you're going to imax, 3D, or whatever) the shit can just wait. I didn't see batman begins in theaters, I did see dark knight though.

There are movies that I will pay to see regardless but I'll drag someone with me because I know theyre interested already (Kick-ass, Iron Man, Scott Pilgrim). There are movies that I would like to see but can just wait until someone else wants to (How to train your dragon. I asked someone, they said they weren't interested, so I didn't go see it. I'll ask a friend who is a huge animation geek though and she'll likely go). I'm very much the type who does shit like break out laughing in the middle of the last battle in avatar though so if I'm there alone and no one else really gets it it's a wasted experience.

You're telling me...we saw Avatar together...remember? -.-;;

Still I see your point. I just don't get people who avoid movies and restaurants like the plague just cause they have to go it alone. Especially the point of "Not being able to talk during the movie." Outside of little jokes during the movie or discussing it afterward, there is nothing to be gained by going with others than the warm fuzzy feeling that you're with your "BFFLs" or the common courtesy that you wanted to experience it with them.

[Antithesis]

Actually yeah, I wont go to movies alone even if I really want to go see a movie. That does feel awkward.

I went to see How to Train your Dragon both times alone because A.) No one cared enough to see it because they thought it would suck / be a waste of time. B.) They were to lazy to come see a movie.

I get pretty tired of the bullshit because we always end up doing the same shit with my circle of friends and whatever they say is what goes. I went to the movies both time alone and saw the movie. Do not regret it at all and I don't bloody care if I was alone, least I enjoyed a damn good movie (Although, it would be nice to be with someone at the movies, oh well.)

Same thing for eating. I go to fancy sushi places all the time alone and I don't give a flying fuck if I am alone, I want my food.

[Conrad]

You saw the same movie in the theatre, alone, twice?

[Ryko]

I will eat alone because I only go out to eat to ogle chicks and it's less rude if I do that by myself somehow.

[Shiroikage]

i eat alone at the university and stuff, but i usually find a table in the corner and face the wall

[Shiroikage]

or i use one of my many, hidden, out of the way spots like window seats on top floors of buildings

[Tsutsumiko]

You saw the same movie in the theatre, alone, twice?

Man, I saw Spider-man 2 when it first came out like 3 times in a span of 2 days but even then...only saw it alone once. <.<;; (Had to see it at midnight alone, with my dad since he's a huge comic nut, and then the other one oddly enough was part of some business deal for my mom...had to entertain a client's daughter for 3 hours so I was like "Movie?")

[SephYuyX]

or i use one of my many, hidden, out of the way spots like window seats on top floors of buildings

It is a good way to look at breasts.

[Kyo]

I go to some movies alone on purpose, I dont want my friends to see me cry when I watch, he's just not that into you.