We all enjoy watching movies on the big screen. But many things in theaters seem quite strange. For example, the fact that popcorn can be as expensive as your ticket.
Creative Side decided to explore which movie theaters are hiding from their customers.
Interesting Facts About Movie Theaters
10. Choose The Best Seat
For the best sound and image, you should sit about two-thirds of the way back, as close to the center as possible. This is where the engineers sit down to calibrate the sound system.
9. Workers Do Not Properly Clean The Movie Halls
Have you noticed that the cinema floor can get sticky and quite dirty, even if the workers clean the hallways after each screening? Due to the tight time between films, all cleaners can in that short time sweep the floor, and sometimes this is done quickly and carelessly. Floors are properly cleaned and dried with a cleaning solution overnight.
8. It Is Easier For Workers To Pick Up Trash If You Put It On The Seat, Not Under It
Obviously, the best option is to lie down. But if you have decided to leave your popcorn cup or box, it is better to put it on your seat rather than throw it on the floor. This will facilitate the collection of garbage from cleaning products once the film is finished.
7. High Volumes In The Cinema Can Be Dangerous For Your Hearing
Although there are audio system standards and volume level requirements, some theaters regulate them to your liking. Watch out for action movies with lots of attacks and battle scenes, during which the volume generally exceeds the approved level. At least for your health, don’t watch too many action movies on the big screen.
6. Popcorn Prices Are Unfairly Expensive
According to various data sources, 10.5 oz of popcorn cost more than a good-quality steak of the same weight. The prices of this snack are so expensive that it would be cheaper to go to a good restaurant.
In the United States, a large bucket of popcorn costs an average of $ 8, while it is supplied to the cinema for just $ 1 … the same price you pay at the grocery store.
5. Until 1981, Seats Did Not Have Cup Holders
Interestingly, cup holders were only invented in 1981, some 60 years after the opening of the first air-conditioned cinema in the US.
Incidentally, popcorn began to be associated with movie screening in the US. USA During World War II, when sugar shortages prevented cinemas from selling candy.
4. Why Does Popcorn Smell So Good?
There are a few reasons why we can’t resist the attractive smell of popcorn. First of all, theaters have their own secret recipes that help create the amazing scent. For example, some add a mixture of coconut and canola. Second … well, there are always food additives.
3. At Least Once A Week The Workers Must Kick An Amorous Couple Out Of The Movie Hall
Anyone who likes to hug, kiss, and embarrass viewers around them should know that most theaters have cameras that capture him in action.
At that time, you are detected, receives a warning from a worker, or kicked out altogether. The best solution is to cuddle up in front of the TV at home.
2. Combo Deals Will Not Save You Money
Combo offerings consisting of popcorn, soda, and other snacks don’t actually save money. If you add the prices of all the components of the business separately and compare them with the combined price, the benefit will not be so great. You will save much more if you simply decrease the size of your order.
1. Popcorn Does Not Always Sell Fresh
Most movie workers admit that one of the best qualities of popcorn is that it doesn’t go bad for days. If the popcorn doesn’t run out at night, workers will organize the leftovers and store them in plastic bags, heat them up and sell them again in the morning.
Preview photo credit theatresonline, depositphotos, depositphotos
