Not the movies, but I was in Barnes & Nobles one time browsing for a book. A few aisles over, some teenagers were sitting around talking very loudly about inane stuff, so loud that everyone could hear them. One of them even said “I bet everyone is listening to us.”
I just couldn’t contain my natural sarcasm, so I replied “I’m not trying to hear you, but you are just so loud, AND BORING!” You could have heard a pin drop it became so quiet, then they burst out laughing.
I used to run a Cub Scout pack. Many parents would cheat when “helping” their son make a pinewood derby car and then get upset when I caught them. They really didn’t like it when I asked if cheating and lying was really the lesson they were teaching their kids.
Hmm. A movie with a cat, a fish and a cricket? If it’s Pinocchio it’s famous for the only Disney movie Mel Blanc worked on before signing an exclusive contract with Warner Bros. He recorded dialog for the more anthropomorphic cat in the movie: Gideon, but most of the dialog was cut out leaving just a burp. I don’t think the fish talked either.
A long time ago I went to the theater to watch a showing of Fantasia. A little kid behind me was talking all through the Beethoven segment. I turned and told him “I paid admission to hear Beethoven, not you.” His mother quieted him down.
I saw a revival of BAMBI once, with a kid four or five years old a couple of rows ahead who said every single thing that came into his head.
For once, it didn’t bug me. I took it as a chance to have telepathic powers for a while, and to see just how this one kid’s mind worked.
I even agreed with him some of the time. “Where’s Bambi’s mom?” “Shhh. She’s dead.” “No she isn’t!” … (When grown-up Bambi suddenly comes along) “There’s Bambi’s mom.” “Shhh. That’s Bambi.” “No it isn’t!”
I’ve always been quiet while watching a movie in a theater, except for one Star Trek movie when the Enterprise got in a good shot at the bad guys. I gave out with a “Yesssss!” My daughter hushed me.
My wife and I never had to hit our children, Instead, we provided ( I like to think) positive role models, involvement with Boy and Girl Scouts, a lot of parental involvement. We took them on road trips and didn’t usually need a sitter. We also weren’t afraid to say Yes or No when it was required. I think they turned out great.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
“progressive patenting”? More like raising a loud-mouth arrogant brat…and it looks like Ruthie had the right idea!
DW Premium Member over 5 years ago
Not the movies, but I was in Barnes & Nobles one time browsing for a book. A few aisles over, some teenagers were sitting around talking very loudly about inane stuff, so loud that everyone could hear them. One of them even said “I bet everyone is listening to us.”
I just couldn’t contain my natural sarcasm, so I replied “I’m not trying to hear you, but you are just so loud, AND BORING!” You could have heard a pin drop it became so quiet, then they burst out laughing.
dwane.scoty1 over 5 years ago
A clear example of how ‘Progressive’ eventually becomes ‘Regressive’!
Jeff0811 over 5 years ago
I’m willing to bet Big Caesar (the villain Cagney portrayed, “Rico” Bandello) never used the word “Mug” in his entire life.
rlaker22j over 5 years ago
Dr Spock led this country to this current state of no responsibility
Bill The Nuke over 5 years ago
I used to run a Cub Scout pack. Many parents would cheat when “helping” their son make a pinewood derby car and then get upset when I caught them. They really didn’t like it when I asked if cheating and lying was really the lesson they were teaching their kids.
Bill The Nuke over 5 years ago
Aaaand Grampa gets hauled off to jail for threatening the little brat and his clueless mom.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago
Some folk just should not be allowed to be parents..
Ermine Notyours over 5 years ago
Hmm. A movie with a cat, a fish and a cricket? If it’s Pinocchio it’s famous for the only Disney movie Mel Blanc worked on before signing an exclusive contract with Warner Bros. He recorded dialog for the more anthropomorphic cat in the movie: Gideon, but most of the dialog was cut out leaving just a burp. I don’t think the fish talked either.
Teto85 Premium Member over 5 years ago
A long time ago I went to the theater to watch a showing of Fantasia. A little kid behind me was talking all through the Beethoven segment. I turned and told him “I paid admission to hear Beethoven, not you.” His mother quieted him down.
LukeJavan8 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Progressive parenting?Can you believe that?
Kip W over 5 years ago
I saw a revival of BAMBI once, with a kid four or five years old a couple of rows ahead who said every single thing that came into his head.
For once, it didn’t bug me. I took it as a chance to have telepathic powers for a while, and to see just how this one kid’s mind worked.
I even agreed with him some of the time. “Where’s Bambi’s mom?” “Shhh. She’s dead.” “No she isn’t!” … (When grown-up Bambi suddenly comes along) “There’s Bambi’s mom.” “Shhh. That’s Bambi.” “No it isn’t!”
Kid was right. That wasn’t Bambi!
Saddenedby Premium Member over 5 years ago
if I could I would “like this 1000 times”
wiatr over 5 years ago
I’ve always been quiet while watching a movie in a theater, except for one Star Trek movie when the Enterprise got in a good shot at the bad guys. I gave out with a “Yesssss!” My daughter hushed me.
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
My wife and I never had to hit our children, Instead, we provided ( I like to think) positive role models, involvement with Boy and Girl Scouts, a lot of parental involvement. We took them on road trips and didn’t usually need a sitter. We also weren’t afraid to say Yes or No when it was required. I think they turned out great.
Stephen Gilberg over 5 years ago
Or as the less eminent actor Mike Myers said, “Zip it!”
Johnny Q Premium Member over 5 years ago
At least he isn’t saying what’s about to happen in the movie. (When my sister saw BEN-HUR there was some kid sitting near her who kept doing that!)