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Stephen H's avatar

Our family can relate to this!

It’s not our fault they choose to charge such ridiculous prices; THAT should be illegal…

Leona Lopez's avatar

Best thing I’ve read all day! That big sleeve of popcorn had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣

Patrick Johns's avatar

Glad it gave you a laugh, Leona! 😊

Jeff Stevenson's avatar

Sneaking in snacks is how I grew up too. My brother would smuggle in a Little Debbie and cough to cover the sound of opening the plastic wrapper.

Patrick Johns's avatar

Love it! I've definitely used the coughing method... works pretty well when you open a can of pop that you snuck into the theater.

Jason C. Brown's avatar

I know that second run theater well. Ahhhh the days of Biggs Grocery Store!

Great post.

Patrick Johns's avatar

Hahaha. You nailed it, Jason! Thanks for the kind words.

Becky Sroufe's avatar

I legit tested up laughing at the young Patrick leaving a trail of popcorn-y crime evidence 😂😂🍿 and the stare down on drink upsell is 💯😎 . Excellent smuggle operation!

Becky Sroufe's avatar

*teared, not tested. Typos and lack of comment editing 😂

Patrick Johns's avatar

Thanks, Becky! Your comment brought a test of joy to my eyes. 😉 But seriously, thank you for checking out the story and for your kind words!

lisa's avatar

Love this! I worked at a movie theater when I was a teenager and I can promise you, no one cares haha 😆

Patrick Johns's avatar

Good to know, Lisa! 😊