When you say moviefood, the first thing most people will think of will be popcorn. It’s history has been long, with the first popcorn being made 3600 BC in New Mexico. As cinema came into existence it became popular to eat while at the movies (also because it hardly makes any sound as you eat it). Movie theatres expanded their selection and now there is a lot of choice of what to eat and drink while at the movies. Today’s Monday question is:
What is your snack of choice when going to the movies?
When it comes to my personal choice I usually go for something with chocolate, my favorite are M&M Peanuts.
As for drinks I used to always go for a Coca Cola, but lately I usually go for some juice.
What is your snack of choice when going to the movies?
As much as I love sweet popcorn, I’m all about sandwiches if I’m going to be eating in the cinema… refuse to pay £6-7 for a coke and popcorn when you can get a meal deal ’round the corner for £4.
I agree that the prices are ridiculous. The biggest chain here gives you some percentage off if you have an unlimited card (for which you pay a fixed price each month and can see any movie you).
I remember when I was a student we made it a sport to try and get something from outside into the cinema (as sometimes they checked). Always enjoyed eating a Burger King meal at the cinema. 🙂
You always ask the quirckiest, but coolest questions! I always have a Coca Cola, and sometimes Popcorn, rarely nachos. Have a nice day!
Have to think up a new question every week and this seemed like an interesting one. It also allows me to learn more about my readers! 🙂
For me it’s crisps usually, I know a bit noisy, and an orange fuzzy drink that I usually finish before the movie starts 😉
Hahaha, that’s recognisable. I always force myself not to drink to much or I’ll get thirsty during the movie 🙂
It is funny, but ever since I have been taking my movie watching more seriously I do not eat at all in the cinema. I can’t stand it. It annoys me when other people around me do it….
I am a grumpy pants!
So cinema changed your eating habits 🙂 You take your movie watching very seriously. Do you stare at people that are eating until they stop? 😉
I don’t eat at the cinema too often, though my girlfriend swears by a combination of popcorn and Raisinets. I don’t get the appeal myself, but it works for her. 🙂
Eric, that sounds like an interesting combination. Never tried it, but it makes me want to try it out …..
I usually eat before or after the cinema so I don’t usually buy snacks at the theater. Besides it’s such a rip-off, $4 bucks for a small bottled water??! No way!
I agree that the prices are ridiculous. Sure they can make some extra money, but do you really need to raise them that much?
I know! I mean even just 50 cents more per item they’d already making so much money!
I only usually have a drink (2 hours is a long time to be without hydration!) but I tend to justify the costs by always investing in a *large* Coke. Which is also known as a ‘bucket’ at Cineworld…
So how large is a bucket? I’m intrigued….
About *this* big. 😉 Suffice to say it generally has to be held with two hands…
Wow, so one you probably shouldn’t get if it is a 3 hour movie 😉
I’m most often at the cinema on a Wednesday (Orange Wednesday) straight after work; so it’s usually just coffee so that I don’t fall asleep. Though I will succumb to a Ben & Jerry’s chocolate fudge brownie every now and then!
Oohh, that’s my favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream as well…don’t eat it much though as I really would overdose on it if I’d let myself go 😉
I’m with Russ, we head to the cinema on Wednesday (for Orange Wednesdays) as well and normally grab a large popcorn and drink as we haven’t eaten yet. You have to get there early as the cinema on a Wednesday is very, very popular!
So what’s the price difference on these Orange Wednesdays?
Ah popcorn, the classic choice!!
I am a sucker for the classic coke and a bag of popcorn! (basically make it a “heartattack in a bag” with butter, salt, more butter, and salt! mmm) haha.
sometimes I gotta get the hot dog too! 🙂
-T (previously TheScarletSp1der)
They don’t sell them here with butter, but that sounds very tasty!
Prices for treats in cinemas keeps going up, so I usually buy a cheap bag of sweets and a coke from the nearest shop and sneak them in.
Hahaha, I don’t wear the right jacket to be able to do that unfortunately. It’s still too warm for a proper winter coat 🙂
I usually go with the standard, popcorn, salty/caramel. Would like to eat chips in the cinema, but it seems too crunchy and could annoy people near me 🙂 Lately I’m addicted to this snack, fried seaweed http://www.inspired-ground.com/review-arisan-2-and-the-billionaire-2011/ it’s the image in the lower page.
Andina, that seems quite tasty. I like the taste of seaweed as well and those look quite good. They don’t sell them at the cinema here though 🙂