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qazwsxedc34
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I brought a gallon of water into a movie theatre and one of the workers told me to throw it away, or he’d confiscate it. Under what authority are they allowed to do this. I would of happily said okay if I could have had water from the movie theater but you have to pay a ridiculous amount for it.

I find it very concerning that companies force you to buy their water, and will even get the police involved if you bring water that isn’t theirs. Seems kind of draconian to me.
Jan 27 2016 8:30PM
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safety.third
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fuckmekevinUnder what authority are they allowed to do this.


right to refuse you service
Jan 27 2016 8:33PM
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gr4
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no. try bringing a bottle of water into a bar. they will kick you out right away.
Jan 27 2016 8:33PM
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elcornholio
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They don't really have the right to take it but they can sure kick you out.
Jan 27 2016 8:41PM
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qazwsxedc34
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gr4no. try bringing a bottle of water into a bar. they will kick you out right away.


I still find this draconian, water is essential for survival and I did not have the money at the time to buy their water. Of course, I suppose I could of left the building.
Jan 27 2016 8:51PM
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mike759
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they could be afraid its alcohol
Jan 27 2016 8:57PM
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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fuckmekevinI brought a gallon of water into a movie theatre


Sorry man but why in the fuck do you need one gallon of water to watch a movie?
Jan 27 2016 9:01PM
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MustBeMattyB
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Ive got a story that applies,

Back in High school 2 of my buddies and I were drunk and bored one night so we decided to go to an 18+ strip club (I was 18 at the time). Upon entering we were confronted by one of the employees telling us to buy a drink as it was their policy that all patrons must buy one drink. Being under 21 we had one option, water, which was 5 dollars for a bottle. Being the drunk high school assholes we were we pushed back at the notion of spending $5 on water and asked to speak to a manager. The manager came out and told us that we would have to spend the $5 or leave. At this point my genius friend using his best come back ability mentioned that we could go down to the gas station and buy water for less than a dollar. The manager then proceeded to tell us,
"OH YEAH!?? WELL THERE AINT NO TITTIES AT THE GAS STATION!!" and kicked us out.

Moral of the story is "there aint no movie" wherever you bought your water from so either be more sly bringing it in or pay 5 dollars for a water and refill it at the water fountain.
Jan 27 2016 9:02PM
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Sno.
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You can bring it in if it is sealed. Otherwise it could be vodka and they are liable. Duh. Sneak things in like the rest of the universe. Stop drinking so much water. Stop drinking water at the movies like a weirdo. Any of the above.
Jan 27 2016 9:08PM
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Sno.
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fuckmekevinI still find this draconian, water is essential for survival and I did not have the money at the time to buy their water. Of course, I suppose I could of left the building.


Bring in a cup and fill it with water in the bathroom. Yummm.
Jan 27 2016 9:10PM
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Casey
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Who gets caught smuggling booze into a movie theater? This kid is going to have serious problems if he cant figure out how to execute simple tasks.
Jan 27 2016 9:12PM
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eheath
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ebotdzright to refuse you service


This, it's private property, they can do whatever the fuck they want. Just don't be an idiot and learn how to sneak shit into a movie. Tip: pick a smaller container.
Jan 27 2016 9:13PM
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Sno.
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MustBeMattyBIve got a story that applies,

Back in High school 2 of my buddies and I were drunk and bored one night so we decided to go to an 18+ strip club (I was 18 at the time). Upon entering we were confronted by one of the employees telling us to buy a drink as it was their policy that all patrons must buy one drink. Being under 21 we had one option, water, which was 5 dollars for a bottle. Being the drunk high school assholes we were we pushed back at the notion of spending $5 on water and asked to speak to a manager. The manager came out and told us that we would have to spend the $5 or leave. At this point my genius friend using his best come back ability mentioned that we could go down to the gas station and buy water for less than a dollar. The manager then proceeded to tell us,
"OH YEAH!?? WELL THERE AINT NO TITTIES AT THE GAS STATION!!" and kicked us out.

Moral of the story is "there aint no movie" wherever you bought your water from so either be more sly bringing it in or pay 5 dollars for a water and refill it at the water fountain.


10/10. Read three times.
Jan 27 2016 9:15PM
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nugblazer
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if you had a medical condition or something and needed that water, you could have got that asshole movie employee arrested and put in jail
Jan 27 2016 9:17PM
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akt416
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i know here in canada, any place that sells food legaly has to give you free water if you ask. doesnt matter if you buy anything. but usually you just sound like an asshole exercising his rights to the max.
Jan 27 2016 11:09PM
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270on420out
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Well OP, no you cannot take your own water into a movie theater.

BUT: A cup of their water is free
Jan 27 2016 11:13PM
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250r
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wear a ski jacket. fill your pockets with everything you could possibly want during the movie. walk in to the theatre...
Jan 28 2016 4:00PM
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Lskier_
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Dont understand why you wouldnt just put the gallon bottle in your pocket and just be stealthy about it???????
Jan 28 2016 4:10PM
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doot
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OP thinks he's an intellectual for correctly using the word 'draconian'
Jan 28 2016 4:14PM
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FrenchFry
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OP is a fish...
Jan 28 2016 4:20PM
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jblaski
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Because when you enter a theater (or, when you buy a movie ticket) you are agreeing to exchange your money for their goods and services under the rules they establish.

If you don't like those rules, you can either take your money elsewhere, or conform to their standards.
Jan 28 2016 4:38PM
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Nikolaus
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BLandz
Sorry man but why in the fuck do you need one gallon of water to watch a movie?


i drink 4 or 5 gallons a day.
Jan 28 2016 5:11PM
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Aharrelson358
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Nikolausi drink 4 or 5 gallons a day.


You'd die from Hyponatremia or water intoxication.
Jan 28 2016 5:35PM
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.Hugo.
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FrenchFryOP is a fish...


Is he a salt or freshwater fish?
Jan 28 2016 5:37PM
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FrenchFry
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Fred_BearIs he a salt or freshwater fish?


I wanna say salt. He seems like a salty guy.
Jan 28 2016 5:40PM
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.Hugo.
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FrenchFryI wanna say salt. He seems like a salty guy.


Ok you passed. Freshwater fish dont actively drink water
Jan 28 2016 5:45PM
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-benedetto
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Did they sound the lunk alarm?




And water fountains are free and better for the environment.
Jan 28 2016 6:18PM
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CharlzHub
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fuckmekevinUnder what authority are they allowed to do this.


Under water thority are they allowed to do this.
Jan 28 2016 6:26PM
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Skier_75
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No outside food or drink maybe
Jan 28 2016 11:02PM
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Wheat
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Nikolausi drink 4 or 5 gallons a day.


Either you've mistaken a gallon for a litre or you are the only person in the world to survive after drinking that much water in a day
Jan 29 2016 1:36AM
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Nikolaus
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Aharrelson358You'd die from Hyponatremia or water intoxication.


I take certain medication that is a type of salt and requires you to drink many times more water than an average human.
Jan 29 2016 12:10PM
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Nikolaus
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WheatEither you've mistaken a gallon for a litre or you are the only person in the world to survive after drinking that much water in a day


I pee alot
Jan 29 2016 12:11PM
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cornholio
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BLandz
Sorry man but why in the fuck do you need one gallon of water to watch a movie?


i like how the image for 8 oz cup is a (16-20 oz) bottle. really exaggerates it for the idiots out there
Jan 29 2016 12:27PM
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Titus69
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Just don't buy the water and watch a movie, I drank like 5 sips of coke last time I went to a theater and pissed 3 times, you don't even need a gallon and you're an idiot for trying to bring it in.
Jan 29 2016 1:42PM
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killabees
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MustBeMattyBIve got a story that applies,


Moral of the story is "there aint no movie" wherever you bought your water from so either be more sly bringing it in or pay 5 dollars for a water and refill it at the water fountain.


moral of the story is their aint no titties at the gas station
Jan 29 2016 2:54PM
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numnuts
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Nikolausi drink 4 or 5 gallons a day.


Jan 29 2016 3:06PM
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ryano
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most movie theater employees do not care as long as they don't see it. I have literally had the ticket girl say to myself, girlfriend, and girlfriends mom, "You can't bring your starbucks into the theater, but if you walk out the door, put it in your purse, and come back so I don't see it, you're fine."

So we did just that, and drank our white girl starbies while watching our movie.
Jan 29 2016 3:18PM
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Deforestation
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nugblazerif you had a medical condition or something and needed that water, you could have got that asshole movie employee arrested and put in jail


Name one medical condition requiring you to carry around a gallon of water.
Jan 29 2016 7:32PM
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Casey
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DeforestationName one medical condition requiring you to carry around a gallon of water.


Any sort of renal deficiency or kidney failure
Jan 29 2016 7:45PM
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gnar_whal
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ryanomost I have literally had the ticket girl say to myself, girlfriend, and girlfriends mom


Lol, what are you 12?
Jan 29 2016 8:46PM
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Nikolaus
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lardhole


expected
Jan 29 2016 9:44PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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fuckmekevinI still find this draconian, water is essential for survival and I did not have the money at the time to buy their water. Of course, I suppose I could of left the building.


apparently you had the money to go to a movie though.
Jan 29 2016 9:47PM
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Deforestation
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CaseyAny sort of renal deficiency or kidney failure


Yeah, I'm sure they'd let it slide if you're connected to one of these via blood-filled plastic tubes:
Jan 29 2016 10:25PM
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HornyOrphan
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MustBeMattyB"OH YEAH!?? WELL THERE AINT NO TITTIES AT THE GAS STATION!!" and kicked us out.


Golden
Jan 29 2016 11:02PM
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.Hugo.
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gnar_whalLol, what are you 12?


would a 12 year old be having a threeway with his girlfriend and her mom? hes not 12 hes a legend
Jan 30 2016 7:38AM
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deleted5
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ebotdzright to refuse you service


Is actually not the right to refuse service if he grabbed the water and threw it out that would actually be illegal but you don't have to be in that movie theater so they do have the right to kick you out if you don't comply to there rules. Same way I want a lot of public stores don't want people with guns in them, even though the guns were legally obtained.

He gave you an option throw out your water and stay in the movie theater, or keep your water and leave. Serious note who brings a gallon of water into a movie theater how cam you can drink a gallon of water in 2 hours?
Jan 30 2016 8:14AM
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spaceghostpurp
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Finally all of these pockets come in handy
[img]http://images.evo.com/imgp/zoom/81257/390972/saga-anomie-2l-jacket-jaws.jpg[img]
Jan 30 2016 9:24AM
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spaceghostpurp
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Jan 30 2016 9:25AM
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McNoche
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nugblazerif you had a medical condition or something and needed that water, you could have got that asshole movie employee arrested and put in jail


There's our flaming liberal, who will live off of everyone else's hard work. Not hard to find this week.
Jan 30 2016 10:41AM
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ryano
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gnar_whalLol, what are you 12?


Believe it or not, adults do spend time with their significant others family.
Jan 30 2016 9:46PM
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Lonely
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A lot of movie theatres make most of their money from concessions. Very littler actually comes from ticket sales and sometimes they even lose money there. Hence the 6$ pops and 10$ popcorns
Jan 31 2016 2:11PM
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