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re: Governor Jindal signs bill into law legalizing Alcohol Sales in Movie Theaters
Posted on 6/27/14 at 3:11 am to Matisyeezy
Posted on 6/27/14 at 3:11 am to Matisyeezy
I've been to both. Some offer seat side, some you get your food and drinks and bring them into the theater.
This post was edited on 6/27/14 at 3:12 am
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Posted on 6/27/14 at 3:28 am to lsunurse
That's interesting. I'm curious -- can you compare prices at a non-seatside service place with a place that offers it? I feel like there has to be a difference. But I'm resolute in my opinion and won't change it until proven otherwise 
Posted on 6/27/14 at 3:37 am to Matisyeezy
Posted on 6/27/14 at 3:50 am to lsunurse
Thank you! The first one is one the one that showed alcohol prices most clearly, so that's what I'm basing this off of. Cocktails at $8-10 strikes me as high. More what I would expect to pay at one of the nicer cocktail bars here. Then again, it kinda commands its own market. They can do that. I honestly probably wouldn't be to taken back by that because I would probably just take that into the budget of my experience. I guess it should be said that I don't think of going to the theater as a particularly ordinary experience. I'd honestly rather partake in the luxury of my own abode.
Likewise beer prices are higher. I'd be pretty pissed to pay $5.75 for a Sam Adams at a bar.
If that's indicative of the rest, I think that it's safe to conclude that theaters that service will command higher prices, not necessarily egregiously so, but they enjoy the luxury of offering it and thus command a niche market. If you can't afford it you don't offer it. So it would seem that the extra payroll cost is offset by the cost of drinks.
Likewise beer prices are higher. I'd be pretty pissed to pay $5.75 for a Sam Adams at a bar.
If that's indicative of the rest, I think that it's safe to conclude that theaters that service will command higher prices, not necessarily egregiously so, but they enjoy the luxury of offering it and thus command a niche market. If you can't afford it you don't offer it. So it would seem that the extra payroll cost is offset by the cost of drinks.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 6:10 am to Sentrius
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Go to canal place in New Orleans and you will have your mind blown by how such an awesome theater it is and gasp, they sell alcohol.
Crazy I know.
I can remember when smoking in theaters was commonplace.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 6:18 am to Sentrius
Posted on 6/27/14 at 6:21 am to Sentrius
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Theaters would also be required to get approval from their local government to sell alcohol.
I'm assuming it would be treated like a bar, where you have to have a liquor license.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 6:40 am to Sentrius
Yeah these have been in Texas for as long as I can remember. They are not your regular amc theaters like some people in this thread are thinking. They are special really nice theaters that you have to be 18+ to go to.
I can't wait for these to start popping up here. My biggest issue with going to the movies is the teenagers that talk and play on their phones the whole time.
I can't wait for these to start popping up here. My biggest issue with going to the movies is the teenagers that talk and play on their phones the whole time.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 6:42 am to Sentrius
I definitely support this. Doubt I'd drink at the movies due to pissing every 30 mins. But still cool.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 7:08 am to lsu480
First that monster yooober is coming In and taking our jobs now they be selling booze in movie. This state needs Jesus
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:06 am to Dire Wolf
I thought the theater in Lafayette has been selling daiquiris for years? 
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:07 am to Sentrius
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:18 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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why? dumb...
Maybe because some communities don't want it ?
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:19 am to kingbob
Legalizes alcohol in movie theaters and gets rid of abortion clinics in the same session. 
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:21 am to Sentrius
And the drunks get drunker 
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:22 am to Sentrius
I completely agree with your post, good to see us moving forward and Jindal not squashing something because some baptist got their feelings hurt. I also disagree with the bolded part but small victories are progress in the anti progress state.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:22 am to xxKylexx
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Yes, that's what people need in a theater; a place where you're supposed to be quiet and calm, alcohol. Brilliant thinking on this one.
you obviously have never been to a nicer movie theater out side of Louisiana.
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:23 am to rlebl39
I think the age requirement is the best thing about this!! And I would not mind having apps and a glass of wine while watching a movie. 
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:24 am to Sentrius
this gets 3 freedoms
Posted on 6/27/14 at 8:44 am to xxKylexx
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Yes, that's what people need in a theater; a place where you're supposed to be quiet and calm, alcohol. Brilliant thinking on this one.
Yeah, because those sugary and caffeinated drinks and sweet candies sure do calm down the kids when they're watching movies.
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