Babies shouldn't be allowed in movie Theaters

[F2BBm3ga]

Ok, I went to 2 showings so far of end game and in both of them, there were babies, and these babies consistently at different points just did what babies do. It really frustrates me that people will bring their baby to a movie. The baby isn't really able to comprehend what is going on and will never remember this moment. It's super inconsiderate for the parents to not hire a baby sitter or have a family member watch the baby while they go see this movie. Am I wrong in thinking this? Like if you can't get someone to watch your baby, then dont go see the movie?

I don't have a baby and I haven't had a kid yet (thank god) but when I do have kids, maybe my opinion will change. Idk. but thinking about if I did have kids, I wouldnt want to take my baby to the theater. Not only would it be distracting for people around me but I feel like I would be too distracted and wouldnt be able to focus on the movie as well.

Or maybe babies should be relegated to matinees? Idk. but I feel like babies shouldn't be allowed in the theater. It's worse than cellphones. Speaking of cellphones, if ur cellphone consistently goes off multiple times during the same movie without u putting it on silent or vibrate, I feel like u should get a punch in the face. Like what makes you so special? I get it if u forgot that first time, but when it goes off like 3-4 times and u STILL havent put it on vibrate or silent? like really? (this happened in the second viewing of End game)

or maybe I'm just being too sensitive to these things.

 

[LastCaress]

Babies? Shouldn't be allowed unless it's Look Who's Talking or something.

 

[Marcellus Wallace]

Yeah, the parents should have been turned away, fuck that.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

 

[Joni]

These people probably had a choice between taking their baby and not seeing the movie.

 

[Squarehard]

I'm okay with it as long as the parents actually take them outside if they start crying, and not just pretend their kids don't exist just because it's dark.

 

[Spine Crawler]

babies no. kids sure why not

 

[F2BBm3ga]

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

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Yea, not that hard. the movie came out Thursday. Preordered both my tickets ahead of time

 

[DevilMayGuy]

Agreed. 2 crying babies in my Endgame showing at Alamo... Not sure why they were let in, but the moment their kids started bawling they got kicked out.

Fuck you, go watch it in 5 or 6 weeks on a Sunday morning if you're not gonna pay for a sitter. Everyone else didn't decide to have a kid, so why are we paying for your decision? Don't be an inconsiderate asswipe and ruin 100s of other people's experience simply because you are too cheap or impatient to hire a sitter see the film at a later date/a child friendly showing.

 

[PROh1bited]

I remember one time some idiots brought a 2 year old to a showing of Machete.

That was fun.

 

[Heromanz]

I mean no. Some problems people can't find a babysitter or can't afford one who the fuck cares.

 

[molnizzle]

Agreed 100%. It's inconsiderate.

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

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I had two showings under my belt by Friday afternoon.

 

[Ocean Bones]

Last night seen a dude walking out of Endgame with a baby and his wife 25 feet behind also holding a baby (twins, no more than a year and half old) and he was twisting the baby in the air and yelling "CRY NOW" at the baby

The wife was yelling "dad!" after him

Seriously what the fuck is wrong with people?

 

[Mobius and Pet Octopus]

The baby isn't really able to comprehend what is going on and will never remember this moment.

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They didn't bring the baby for the baby... lol.

Also, as Bargatze had some funny jokes about this whole "don't do things for your kid til they remember it" shtick.

 

[F2BBm3ga]

They didn't bring the baby for the baby... lol.

Also, as Bargatze had some funny jokes about this whole "don't do things for your kid til they remember it" shtick.

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yea i know, but my point being, there is really NO upside to bringing a baby. not 1.

like when a parent brings their 5 year old kid that keeps asking his dad questions thru the movie
(had this happen to me once, they were right next to me) etc...at least theres an upside...the kid will remember this probably.

 

[MinusTydus]

Forget Endgame. What about bringing your baby to a screening of A Quiet Place?

I was apoplectic.

 

[SolidChamp]

One of the best solutions I’ve seen was a special screening period just for parents with small babies. They could gather and chat and then see a movie together and bring their babies in with them.They were even allowed to bring their strollers into the theater with them.

 

[Mobius and Pet Octopus]

yea i know, but my point being, there is really NO upside to bringing a baby. not 1.

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No need to hire or rely on a babysitter.

One of the best solutions I’ve seen was a special screening period just for parents with small babies. They could gather and chat and then see a movie together and bring their babies in with them.They were even allowed to bring their strollers into the theater with them.

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Yeah, 30 crying babies in 1 room works out better lol

 

[Cation]

Honestly I really don’t mind talking and clapping as much, it bothers me but it’s whatever.

But a crying baby is a whole new level of fucked up. You take your child outside and help them. It’s just straight up rude. Unlike a plane, you actually can leave and come back

 

[Apath]

It would be great if there were special times which babies and small children could be restricted to, but there aren't. If the parents are considerate, have a seat right near the exit, and take their child out every time they start making noise, I do not have an issue. I get it that the parents feel they have a right to see the movie despite having a small child, but crying kids/loud noises ruins the movie for everyone around them.

If everyone who had their experience ruined by crying children got a refund, theaters would naturally restrict access to small children out of necessity or go under.

 

[Illusion]

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

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I saw End Game on Thursday and Friday showings.

Hell almost went for one on Saturday, and might have to go see it again with another friend sometime next week.

 

[Terminus]

Yeah no. I wouldn’t bring my infant to a theater, but I’m not about to price people who can’t afford a sitter out of ever going to the movies.

 

[Blablurn]

why would anyone bring their baby?

oh wait. having a baby makes a lot of people they can get away with any kind of shit

 

[Deleted member 32561]

Babies? No. Hell no. They can't even enjoy the movie. They should be 2, absolute minimum, and only PG or lower movies. But that's a bit harsh, so I guess matinee showings-only might be a good theater policy. Costs cheaper too.
Kids under 5 should probably be restricted to matinee showings as well.

I understand for new parents, it's hard if you also like having a life away from work and home, but you made the huge decision to raise a kid, take responsibility. It's why if I ever have a kid I'm probably adopting a child already out of the toddler phase.

 

[Squarehard]

The war on infants is strong with this poll.

 

[Seven Force]

I'm okay with it as long as the parents actually take them outside if they start crying, and not just pretend their kids don't exist just because it's dark.

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Basically. There was a baby crying at my Endgame showing, but the parent took them out of the theater pretty quickly.

It was probably a choice between bringing them or not seeing the movie at all. It be like that sometimes.

 

[Mushroomer25]

For a PG-13 film, kids under 6 should be limited to clearly denoted screenings - at least past a certain hour. Hold one an evening, and make it clear as hell that THIS is the one you can bring young children to.

I have no problem with parents seeing movies with kids. Hell, I sat next to a three year old when The Last Jedi came out - and it was legitimately the most heartwarming interaction I've ever had with a fellow audience member. It was clearly his first time at the movies, and his dad was so nervous about it being too much for him. But the kid was quiet, well behaved, and only asked his dad a few questions at a low whisper. Preserve that experience.

But it should not be normal procedure for any screening of any film to be completely torpedoed by a kid who can't quiet down.

Pro tip - if you want to completely avoid loud kids, look for theaters that are 21+ only.

 

[Neo-Saiyan]

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

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I watched it twice on the same day when it opened on Thursday, some people watched it 6 times on the first 2 days, the psychopaths!

 

[Deleted member 15428]

Avengers Endgame is not suitable for children, why are people taking babies to it? It should be forbidden

 

[signal]

new humans should be kept out of the public until they are 17

 

[Stooge]

Yeah,

I'm a staunch defender of babies on planes being fine.

But bringing your baby to: 1) Theater 2) Movies 3) Concert 4) Ballet 5) Opera 6) Symphony isn't cool *unless* it's a specially designated baby showing.

Really don't bring kids who can't sit through a movie or showing without being distracting.

Kids movies are an exception because it's implicitly for them.

 

[Kyuur]

One of the best solutions I’ve seen was a special screening period just for parents with small babies. They could gather and chat and then see a movie together and bring their babies in with them.They were even allowed to bring their strollers into the theater with them.

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We have these locally but they're in the middle of the day, so as a working dad it means that I can never go see a movie with my kid. Also only one movie choice per week.

Where's my poll option for "special screenings more frequently for parents with young kids" ?

 

[Deleted member 15428]

its sunday and youve already been to two endgame showings?

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I went once on Wednesday and once on Saturday, personally

 

[OutofMana]

The whole baby thing is them probably not being able to find a babysitter. Which is understandable to a certain extent. It’s annoying but it’s not the end of the world. Most of the time the usher comes and tells them to take their baby to the lobby. At least that’s what happens at my local theater. They’re also super strict about cell phone use during the movie.

I have more of a problem with people getting mad that there’s kids at a superhero movie. Like what did you expect?

 

[Khaos Prime]

Yeah you shouldn't bring babies to a theatre period, especially for a PG-13 or R rated film.

 

[vacantseas]

While it’s shitty that someone brought their baby to see the movie and ruined your experience, they’re obviously big enough fans to want to see it opening weekend just like you.

It’s a shame they couldn’t find a babysitter but it happens. Also, it’s a movie, it’s opening weekend, it’s not going to ideal conditions no matter what.

 

[Korigama]

No babies in movie theaters, neither evening nor matinee showings.

 

[Rosebud]

I agree about babies but people really think small kids can't go to the theater? Even on children movies? Smh

 

[F2BBm3ga]

We have these locally but they're in the middle of the day, so as a working dad it means that I can never go see a movie with my kid. Also only one movie choice per week.

Where's my poll option for "special screenings more frequently for parents with young kids" ?

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this

babies should be relegated to a certain time period...but NOT EVENING showings!

basically is that I guess

 

[JC Lately]

I’m huge Star Wars nerd. Huge.

My daughter was born just before Revenge of the Sith came out.

My wife and stayed our asses at home with our kid and bought the fucking DVD when it came out, because we’re not horrible people who want to ruin the move for others.

Be like us.

 

[nhlducks35]

lol I remember a guy who brought his baby to Dunkirk

 

[KarmaCow]

I'm surprised any baby can sit through any movie in a theater, much less a Marvel movie. Not that they'd be able to comprehend what's happening but that it's incredibly loud with lots of bright lights.

 

[jviggy43]

Parents who dont think of others when bringing their children out to places that aren't made for children and could ruin others experience drive me nuts.

 

[chandoog]

Babies ? like literal toddlers ?

In that case, yeah, they definitely should not be allowed into a cinema. Cinemas should have ushers ensuring people don't bring babies in, and it should be communicated to people clearly before they enter the cinema hall.

 

[Kyuur]

this

babies should be relegated to a certain time period...but NOT EVENING showings!

basically is that I guess

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Isn't that saying they don't want baby specific screenings in the evenings?

 

[Bobo Dakes]

Avengers Endgame is not suitable for children, why are people taking babies to it? It should be forbidden

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Kids movie?

 

[Pwnz]

If this ever became a problem is only go to Alamo where they kick out people that make noise kd any age.

 

[F2BBm3ga]

Isn't that saying they don't want baby specific screenings in the evenings?

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yea semantics. thats the closest thing to what ur saying

 

[molnizzle]

I’m huge Star Wars nerd. Huge.

My daughter was born just before Revenge of the Sith came out.

My wife and stayed our asses at home with our kid and bought the fucking DVD when it came out, because we’re not horrible people who want to ruin the move for others.

Be like me.

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This guy gets it.

 

[blame space]

only half of all babies should be allowed in movie theaters