So when I saw Barbarian I deliberately chose a screening that would take place at the same time that our local NFL team was playing its season opener, thinking the crowd would be smaller. When I opened the app that morning, there were no seats yet reserved, meaning I was the first. So far so good. (Chose a spot in the back row, center)
Imagine my surprise when I arrive at the theater and find that the only two people in the room are sitting directly next to the seat I reserved.
It's been said that people have gotten ruder as a result of the pandemic and I think it applies to me because when I got up there I asked "Did you seriously book the seat next to me? This place is empty." (I'm usually not so confrontational). She confirmed that she did indeed, so I just moved down the aisle a few seats. By the time the film started there were maybe 10 people in the room, which is the largest at this particular AMC theater so why they felt the need to sit directly next to a stranger is beyond me.
This was a minor inconvenience at worst, but I'm just a misanthrope and am hoping one of you understands my struggle and can relate.
Imagine my surprise when I arrive at the theater and find that the only two people in the room are sitting directly next to the seat I reserved.
It's been said that people have gotten ruder as a result of the pandemic and I think it applies to me because when I got up there I asked "Did you seriously book the seat next to me? This place is empty." (I'm usually not so confrontational). She confirmed that she did indeed, so I just moved down the aisle a few seats. By the time the film started there were maybe 10 people in the room, which is the largest at this particular AMC theater so why they felt the need to sit directly next to a stranger is beyond me.
This was a minor inconvenience at worst, but I'm just a misanthrope and am hoping one of you understands my struggle and can relate.