All This Work For One Little Dessert

  With the current economic crisis, it is very expensive to spend time away from home. Gas prices continue to rise, decent restaurants are becoming costly, and stores are closing their doors. What can one do in an era when people do not like to read? Watch a movie! Although renting a video is becoming more of a preference, going to the movie theater is still a popular pastime for many individuals. Most likely, our attention is focused on the film or the actors we are about to see. But the most fascinating and sometimes funny moments about a movie are the audience. I am sure we have all had an embarrassing moment or at least one funny experience at the movie theater. Sometimes these occurrences are even better than the movie. 

    One common example is sneaking food and beverages into the theater. Even though one could save money during matinee hours, the outrageous prices at the food stand make it difficult for people to enjoy a tasty snack during the film. No matter what the reason may be, the fear of being caught can create a funny experience. For instance, three friends decided to go to the movies one afternoon. After eating lunch close to the theater, they bought a tapioca drink to sneak into the movie. As they were walking to theater, one of them was able to inconspicuously hide his drink under his jacket. However, the other two instinctively put the straw through the cap and started drinking their beverage. They had forgotten that the last time they went to the movies they saw an employee catch someone sneaking in a soda. The person was not allowed in until they threw away the can. Therefore, the two who were drinking their tapioca drink began to panic. The three friends ended up standing outside for a few minutes trying to come up with a plan. As a result, one decided to place his drink inside his jacket pocket, which caused him to hunch over and walk very slow. The other individual decided to try and keep it out of sight as they walked inside huddled together. If anyone was watching the three friends as they strategically walked into the theater, they would have been laughing. Luckily, the three of them were able to walk by the person taking tickets. However, after all that work there was a problem. The straws that were provided for the drinks were too thin. So during the whole movie they were laughing at each other as they struggled to drink their tapioca beverages.