Is going to the movies by yourself odd?

[Flea_Man]

Alright so I talked to my gf today about what we were doing during the day blah blah blah. I mentioned that I was going to walk the dogs, read outside, and might catch a movie at night by myself. She thought this was odd for someone to go by themselves to a movie. I could call a friend and go but I just don't feel like it now.

So is it odd to go see a movie by yourself? Maybe on a Friday or Saturday night it is, but during a week day with nothing going on, I don't find it odd at all. I actually find it pretty relaxing because I'm not talking to anyone and can just zone out.

What do you think?

[JPMNICK]

was the entire point of this just to tell us you have a girlfriend?

[Flea_Man]

was the entire point of this just to tell us you have a girlfriend?

No but it was a way to introduce how the topic came about. Didn't really think about it like that.

[EliSnow]

I went out by myself a lot when I was younger and single, but there's still times when I go to a movie by myself or go out by myself.

If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to see movies that I like but my wife doesn't, or get time away from the family.

[mikeyboy]

I want to see Watchmen. My wife isn't into it, and even if she was we would have to go through the hassle of getting a sitter, so I may very well go see it myself.

So, no big deal.

[brettmojo]

was the entire point of this just to tell us you have a girlfriend?
That's the real odd part, nyuck nyuck.

And yeah, it's strange to go to a theater and watch a movie solo. Just download it illegally like normal social outcasts.

[EliSnow]

I want to see Watchmen. My wife isn't into it, and even if she was we would have to go through the hassle of getting a sitter, so I may very well go see it myself.

So, no big deal.

I went to The Dark Knight by myself for the same reasons.

When I was in my 20's, an ex of mine commented that most girls wouldn't go out by themselves, because people would look at them like they have no love life or friends.

And she said that because that's how she felt when she saw such women or people. She felt sorry for them because she thought they were lonely.

Me, I really don't care what others at a bar, theater, etc. think.

[Flea_Man]

When I was in my 20's, an ex of mine commented that most girls wouldn't go out by themselves, because people would look at them like they have no love life or friends.

And she said that because that's how she felt when she saw such women or people. She felt sorry for them because she thought they were lonely.

You think most women are like that?

And I mean most as in the same way anyone else would.

[grlNIN]

It's one of the few things i really enjoy doing alone.

My boyfriend thinks it's weird but i like the feeling of going to a movie in the middle of the day when no one is there.

[grlNIN]

When I was in my 20's, an ex of mine commented that most girls wouldn't go out by themselves, because people would look at them like they have no love life or friends.

And she said that because that's how she felt when she saw such women or people. She felt sorry for them because she thought they were lonely. .

That's a sad mentality to have, i guess it's insecurity.

I don't walk out of the house imagining what conclusions people are going to draw about my life, so stupid.

[hammersavage]

It's one of the few things i really enjoy doing alone.

My boyfriend thinks it's weird but i like the feeling of going to a movie in the middle of the day when no one is there.

Fuckin' stalker stole my answer.



I see more movies than anyone I know. I don't have enough friends to drag all the time and definitely not to some of the indies I see. I enjoy going alone, take my time and don't have to deal with anyone else. Especially on a Tuesday afternoon when I can go for free thanks to Optimum Rewards. Can't beat it.

[grlNIN]

Fuckin' stalker stole my answer..

Maybe i am you long lost half sister, would it be less creepy then?

[topless_mike]

I want to see Watchmen. My wife isn't into it, and even if she was we would have to go through the hassle of getting a sitter, so I may very well go see it myself.

So, no big deal.

want company?
magic happens if you foot the bill....

[hammersavage]

Maybe i am you long lost half sister, would it be less creepy then?

Creepier

[grlNIN]

Creepier

Someone is not getting a princess peach app sent to them on Facebook now.

[Jujubees2]

It's one of the few things i really enjoy doing alone.

My boyfriend thinks it's weird but i like the feeling of going to a movie in the middle of the day when no one is there.

That's what Pee Wee Herman used to do....

[hammersavage]

Someone is not getting a princess peach app sent to them on Facebook now.

How dare you madam. How dare you.

[led37zep]

I do it all the time.

I've never understood why people had such an issue about going to the movies alone. You're sitting in a dark theater, not talking, looking at a screen. Who cares if you're alone or not.

[instrument]

i'll go to early shows alone...

[JimBeam]

I voted that is is odd but I have done it myself a few times.

My wife will not watch horror movies so I've had to go by myself to see a few ( Dawn Of The Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre ).

I went to a small theater on a Sunday and Monday in the middle of the day so it wasn't too embarassing.

[hedges]

i'll go to early shows alone...

Yeah, I'll go to matinees alone more often than at night. Plus it's cheaper

[lleeder]

I did it when I was single. It was fun. Who cares whats odd?

[EliSnow]

I voted that is is odd but I have done it myself a few times.

My wife will not watch horror movies so I've had to go by myself to see a few ( Dawn Of The Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre ).

I went to a small theater on a Sunday and Monday in the middle of the day so it wasn't too embarassing.

Why would it be embarassing?

[fezident]

I prefer it.

[FezsAssistant]

was the entire point of this just to tell us you have a girlfriend?

absolutely. either that or to tell us he's gay = reading outside

[grlNIN]

Why would it be embarassing?

I'm guessing the same reason your friend said about women going. Has to be because i really don't get how it's embarrassing or something to feel self conscious about.

I wonder what else they feel weird about, going grocery shopping alone because everyone is going to think you're a big fat fattie for needing all that food.

[razorboy]

I go to a lot of early shows by myself. I really don't like going to evening shows because they're usually too crowded/loud/smelly/teenager-y. If it's a movie I really want to enjoy or take in, I find it easier to watch films by myself.

[underdog]

My wife and I went to see a matinee today and there were 5 people in the theater. After that, I decided I'm going to start going to the movies by myself.

[RoseBlood]

I can't say I've done it alot, but who really cares if people think it's weird? I don't think it's weird in the least. And seriously, I doubt any of the other movie goers gives a rats ass if you are there alone, they probably don't even notice you.

My mother goes to the movies alone occasionally because sometimes there will be a movie she wants to see that my father doesn't and she's not the type to drag his ass to see something he doesn't want too. I don't understand people who do that? Why go see a movie with someone who you had to talk into seeing, wouldn't that ruin the experience for you? Seeing a movie with someone who never wanted to see the same movie in the first place is worse than just seeing it alone.

Ironically, my mother think's it's weird to eat lunch alone. She never takes her lunch break alone. She thinks if someone is eating by themselves, they should at least have a book or something with them. I'm the opposite. I hate being anywhere near my co-workers during my lunch. I'd much rather just eat in quiteness than have to talk work gossip during my own time. If I'm forced to talk to them during my lunch, I don't feel like I had a break at all.

[burrben]

i do it all the time by myself.

[Snoogans]

i dont go by myself or with people

[pennington]

When I used to work in Secaucus I would go to multi-plex in Harmon Meadow after work. Sometimes I would be the only one in a theater, it was like I was getting a private screening.

As was mentioned earlier, matinees are good to go to by yourself. It's cheaper, not crowded and the yell at the screen contingents aren't there.

[Jeffdc5]

I have a screening room like mr cumia i don't pay for movie theaters anymore

[Fallon]

I'll go alone to matinees before work if something good is coming out.

[Slumbag]

Not really.
I think it's weirder to go with a bunch of people.
When I'm at the movies, I want to watch it, and I concentrate the best by myself.

[hammersavage]

Not really.
I think it's weirder to go with a bunch of people.
When I'm at the movies, I want to watch it, and I concentrate the best by myself.

Translation: Can't cum with friends sitting next to me.

[MC Pee Pants]

I saw Burn After Reading alone, that was pretty awkward. I found a smaller theater at an odd time hoping not to many people would show. A few couples showed up and I felt like a fucking creep, especially laughing at the movie with no one. I didnt really think that one through.

[spoon]

I want to see Watchmen. My wife isn't into it, and even if she was we would have to go through the hassle of getting a sitter, so I may very well go see it myself.

So, no big deal.

I'll watch your kids.

[Snoogans]

I'll watch your kids.

when i read this i couldnt believe hottub didnt say it

[Slumbag]

Translation: Can't cum with friends sitting next to me.

That's absolute bullshit.
I actually enjoy it more with a group of people cheering me on.

[RoseBlood]

when i read this i couldnt believe hottub didnt say it

more like he'll have his kids watch him.

[Snoogans]

more like he'll have his kids watch him.

im officially feeling sick

[hammersavage]

Cuz of the hard on?

[Snoogans]

Cuz of the hard on?

blue balls

[A.J.]

i dont go by myself or with people

Ditto. No movies lately have piqued my interest.

[TjM]

I only go to the movies by myself. My wife and I don't like the same movies and my friends aren't really into the same movies either. Plus you're there to watch a f***ing movie not socialize

[TjM]

I do it all the time.

I've never understood why people had such an issue about going to the movies alone. You're sitting in a dark theater, not talking, looking at a screen. Who cares if you're alone or not.

I think it's because some people need people around them at all times. One of my close friends wonders how I can go out to breakfast, lunch, movies, whatever alone. I think it's because he isn't comfortable with himself

[llc]

If my friends like a certain kind of movie, we'll plan to go together. Otherwise, I prefer going alone since I don't have to plan ahead. Sometimes I'll realize I have a free couple of hours on a saturday or sunday afternoon and can fit in a movie I really wanted to see.
I used to try to plan going to a movie with people and have missed it in the theater.

If you're embarrassed, just remember...Why would they be watching you if there is a movie playing. Would you notice solo movie goers?

[pennington]

I think it's because some people need people around them at all times. One of my close friends wonders how I can go out to breakfast, lunch, movies, whatever alone. I think it's because he isn't comfortable with himself

I have a friend like that. She went from constantly being around her family and best friend her whole life to moving in with, and marrying, her fiance. I told her she should live by herself for a while before she moved in with him (money was not a problem).

She told me she's been by herself, once she went to a store alone. I hope her husband doesn't die before her...

[Furtherman]

Especially on a Tuesday afternoon when I can go for free thanks to Optimum Rewards. Can't beat it.

Well, look at Baron Von Snack!






I go by myself all the time. It's not odd at all.

[Snoogans]

Well, look at Baron Von Snack!



Can I sit with katie's family?

[Hosp]

When I go with my friends, they have argued with me that it's odd that I like a buffer seat between us. I like a little space, there's no arguing over the arm rests, and it usually cuts down on the impulse to talk during the movie. Going by myself eliminates these things all together. And I tend to enjoy just going when I have nothing else going on and don't want to go through the hassle of making plans

[Thomas Merton]

Great answer Hosp. You need space and quiet to truly get lost in the theater experience

And I never share my extra butter popcorn either. Keep your grubby double dipping hands out

[cougarjake13]

its not odd and i prefer it



i get very annoyed when im trying to watch and there's too much going on around me in the periphery


thats why i go to the earliest sat or sun morn shows, usually around 10 or 11 am

most times theres less then 10 people in the theater and everyone is so spread out theres no annoyances

[cougarjake13]

I went to The Dark Knight by myself for the same reasons.

When I was in my 20's, an ex of mine commented that most girls wouldn't go out by themselves, because people would look at them like they have no love life or friends.

And she said that because that's how she felt when she saw such women or people. She felt sorry for them because she thought they were lonely.

Me, I really don't care what others at a bar, theater, etc. think.




i didnt have any kids to woory about but my wife had no interest in seeing dark knight

and it was actually better that she didnt come because she asks questions all through movies and it pisses me off

no some questions may need to be asked, esp if the person doesnt know much about the subject matter of the movie

but sometimes she asks questions to things that will be answered by the movie if she just waits a few fucking minutes

[Dirtbag]

I can't even remember the last time I went with somebody.

[John Galt]

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If going to the movies alone is odd, consider me a Platypus.

[CelluliteOfLove]

Pee Wee Herman went alone, didn't pan out so well for him.