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I feel like there's a "you might be a redneck" joke here somewhere

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;674236]Hispanics are going to English speaking movies now?[/quote]

The closest town to me, Winchester, VA, has it really bad for hispanic population. A few years ago the census had it about 1 to 4 in terms of ratio. Anyway, that's where we go to the movies, since the next closest town for theaters is Martinsburg, WV. Since the alamo opened up last October, we haven't been going anywhere else.

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[quote=SolidSnake84;674410]The closest town to me, Winchester, VA, has it really bad for hispanic population. A few years ago the census had it about 1 to 4 in terms of ratio. Anyway, that's where we go to the movies, since the next closest town for theaters is Martinsburg, WV. Since the [B]alamo [/B]opened up last October, we haven't been going anywhere else.[/quote]


Why the f are you driving to Texas to see a movie? And we are they showing movies at the Alamo?

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Lol man the Alamo is a drafthouse cinema.....It's like a restaurant and a movie theater all in one. They have a dining area out front, and a bar, and then the theater rooms are in the back. it's awesome.

The Alamo franchise obviously started in Texas, but it is expanding now, Northern VA has them and soon they are gonna move up the east coast.

It's a great alternative to the normally noisy, infested theaters. They let parents with small children come in once a month during the 1st showing of a new movie, but after that, they are not allowed. I have personally seen people be escorted out that try and bring babies into a regular movie, and it doesn't happen that much, only when people are new and don't know the rules. People generally don't try to sneak the kids in because as soon as a manager sees that they have babies or the like in a regular showing, they are asked to leave....

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[quote=SolidSnake84;674429]Lol man the Alamo is a drafthouse cinema.....It's like a restaurant and a movie theater all in one. They have a dining area out front, and a bar, and then the theater rooms are in the back. it's awesome.

The Alamo franchise obviously started in Texas, but it is expanding now, Northern VA has them and soon they are gonna move up the east coast.

It's a great alternative to the normally noisy, infested theaters. They let parents with small children come in once a month during the 1st showing of a new movie, but after that, they are not allowed. I have personally seen people be escorted out that try and bring babies into a regular movie, and it doesn't happen that much, only when people are new and don't know the rules. People generally don't try to sneak the kids in because as soon as a manager sees that they have babies or the like in a regular showing, they are asked to leave....[/quote]

I figured it was something like that.

I just went to their web site now I am sad we don't have one!
[url=http://www.drafthouse.com/]Alamo Drafthouse :: Main Page[/url]

Bottom of the web site.

18 AND UP ALL SHOWS - NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED - OPEN 7 DAYS

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I was just reading an article the other day about these new types of 'luxury' theaters popping up. Can't wait to have one in my area.

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[quote=Mattyk;674406]I feel like there's a "you might be a redneck" joke here somewhere[/quote]

If your idea of "dinner and a show" is Applebee's and a horror movie with your infant...

or

If you'd mace a bitch for lookin at ya cock-eyed...

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Despite the mostly good natured humor taking place in this thread, I'd like to point out that, in my humble opinion, the typecasting of hispanics is ban-worthy.

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[quote=Schneed10;674447]Despite the mostly good natured humor taking place in this thread, I'd like to point out that, in my humble opinion, the typecasting of hispanics is ban-worthy.[/quote]

I was trying to ignore it hoping it would quickly fade away, but yeah it's pathetic

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18 AND UP ALL SHOWS - NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED - OPEN 7 DAYS

And that's really how it should be. They have a baby day once a month....

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[quote=Schneed10;674447]Despite the mostly good natured humor taking place in this thread, I'd like to point out that, in my humble opinion, the typecasting of hispanics is ban-worthy.[/quote]

I wasnt trying to be prejudiced in my post, i only said when i see the people in the theaters who bring infants, that it's mainly hispanics. That's not racist, that's just stating a fact. If you were there, you'd see the same thing.

And for Winchester's hispanic population, that is a statistic, AGAIN, not racist.

People need to relax, everytime somebody mentions an ethnic group, it doesn't automatically make it racist.

For example; the barber shop downtown here is called "Sharp Edges", it is owned by an african american guy, and most of his customer base is also african american. Does that make me a racist for saying that?

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[quote=SolidSnake84;674453]I wasnt trying to be prejudiced in my post, i only said when i see the people in the theaters who bring infants, that it's mainly hispanics. That's not racist, that's just stating a fact. If you were there, you'd see the same thing.

And for Winchester's hispanic population, that is a statistic, AGAIN, not racist.

People need to relax, everytime somebody mentions an ethnic group, it doesn't automatically make it racist.

For example; [B]the barber shop downtown here is called "Sharp Edges", it is owned by an african american guy, and most of his customer base is also african american. Does that make me a racist for saying that?[/B][/quote]

No. But saying, "Winchester, VA, has it really bad for hispanic population" certainly seems like you're comparing hispanics to a malignant infestation.

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[quote=Schneed10;674447]Despite the mostly good natured humor taking place in this thread, I'd like to point out that, in my humble opinion, the typecasting of hispanics is ban-worthy.[/quote]

Yeah the not so subtle undertones about Winchester having it "bad" stuck out to me. You know besides the whole "all the kids kids crying at movies are the worthless Hispanic ones" (totally interpretative there I'll admit).

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[quote=SolidSnake84;674453]I wasnt trying to be prejudiced in my post, i only said when i see the people in the theaters who bring infants, that it's mainly hispanics. That's not racist, that's just stating a fact. If you were there, you'd see the same thing.

And for Winchester's hispanic population, that is a statistic, AGAIN, not racist.

People need to relax, everytime somebody mentions an ethnic group, it doesn't automatically make it racist.
[/quote]
Wrong donkey. Totally f'ing wrong. You mentioned something that had absolutely no relevance to the conversation. The mere mention of it, to most reasonable people, would convey that you personally felt it was somehow relevant in a negative way. YOU brought it up. It had nothing to do with anything. What point did it have at all if the subtle point wasn't negative? Please do explain how someone couldn't see it in a negative light. Bringing up race in that type of situation screams racism. It does.
[quote]
For example; the barber shop downtown here is called "Sharp Edges", it is owned by an african american guy, and most of his customer base is also african american. Does that make me a racist for saying that?[/quote]
Not at all. Because it actually is a relevant statement to the conversation (at this point unfortunately).

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This is quickly turning into the firstdown and I 's conversation about sleeping babies. =)

I think SolidSnake owes the board a apology but not a band, that seems over the top.

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Do yourself a favor and read a few pages back...or if that is too hard, i'll post my original post, so that you can see what i was trying to say:

Originally Posted by Schneed10:
Now, babies in the movie theater is entirely different. How could that possibly seem like a good idea to anyone?

MY RESPONSE:
Go ask the people who are in the theater with babies because except for the alamo, they are in every showing.....and not to sound racial, but they are usually hispanic families.

I even said that i wasn't try to sound racist. I was only saying the ones i see who bring infants in, are usually hispanic. That's a fact. So if facts seem racist to you, then sorry.

If anyone is offended, I am sorry. None of my posts were ever meant to be racist....i was just trying to tell my experiences....

Here....i'll ban myself....goodbye to WP, and my friends that are here, know how to keep in touch with me (facebook, xbox live, etc...)

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Let's just move on from that, clearly neither side will be happy.

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When someone says I don't mean to be racist...

It usually means something racist is to follow. Just sayin'.

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[quote=Mattyk;674469]When someone says I don't mean to be racist...

It usually means something racist is to follow. Just sayin'.[/quote]

I don't mean to contradict what you have to say here Matty, but..

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[quote=SolidSnake84;674466]Do yourself a favor and read a few pages back...or if that is too hard, i'll post my original post, so that you can see what i was trying to say:

Originally Posted by Schneed10:
Now, babies in the movie theater is entirely different. How could that possibly seem like a good idea to anyone?

MY RESPONSE:
Go ask the people who are in the theater with babies because except for the alamo, they are in every showing.....and not to sound racial, but they are usually hispanic families.

I even said that i wasn't try to sound racist. I was only saying the ones i see who bring infants in, are usually hispanic. That's a fact. So if facts seem racist to you, then sorry.

If anyone is offended, I am sorry. None of my posts were ever meant to be racist....i was just trying to tell my experiences....

Here....i'll ban myself....goodbye to WP, and my friends that are here, know how to keep in touch with me (facebook, xbox live, etc...)[/quote]


Dude I think folks are pissed most about this statement:

The closest town to me, Winchester, VA, [B]has it really bad for hispanic[/B] population. A few years ago the census had it about 1 to 4 in terms of ratio. Anyway, that's where we go to the movies, since the next closest town for theaters is Martinsburg, WV. Since the alamo opened up last October, we haven't been going anywhere else.

You can see the undertone where this may offend folks. Really just say you are sorry and move on.

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My 2cents: when someone says:"not to sound ..." to me I figure they probably are about to make a ... type statement. If someone says "to tell you the truth" to me that preps me for a lie (or else I think they are so used to lying that they need to emphasize the truthfulness of this particular statement)

edit: sorry Matty hadn't seen your comment yet...

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;674476]My 2cents: when someone says:"not to sound ..." to me I figure they probably are about to make a ... type statement. If someone says "to tell you the truth" to me that preps me for a lie (or else I think they are so used to lying that they need to emphasize the truthfulness of this particular statement)

edit: sorry Matty hadn't seen your comment yet...[/quote]


LOL!

That is my wife! "Not to start a fight but..."

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[quote=mredskins;674472]Dude I think folks are pissed most about this statement:

The closest town to me, Winchester, VA, [B]has it really bad for hispanic[/B] population. A few years ago the census had it about 1 to 4 in terms of ratio. Anyway, that's where we go to the movies, since the next closest town for theaters is Martinsburg, WV. Since the alamo opened up last October, we haven't been going anywhere else.

You can see the undertone where this may offend folks. Really just say you are sorry and move on.[/quote]

Exactly, that's the one that was offensive. Plus Trample the Elderly's post about hispanics going to english speaking movies.

The first post was indeed just stating an observation, that babies in movies most often belong to hispanics. I didn't think it needed to be said, but that didn't bother me all that much. It was the bolded one above that got me.

Keep in mind there's at least one mod on this board with hispanic background.

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Is there a full moon? A lot of wacky stuff going on around here recently it seems.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;674476]My 2cents: when someone says:"not to sound ..." to me I figure they probably are about to make a ... type statement. If someone says "[B]to tell you the truth[/B]" to me that preps me for a lie (or else I think they are so used to lying that they need to emphasize the truthfulness of this particular statement)

edit: sorry Matty hadn't seen your comment yet...[/quote]

I have an uncle that uses that a lot. Not that he is a liar, rather he says many things in jest, so when he is not joking around he will start with that phrase to validate its sincerity.

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[quote=Angry;674510]I have an uncle that uses that a lot. Not that he is a liar, rather he says many things in jest, so when he is not joking around he will start with that phrase to validate its sincerity.[/quote]

to tell you the truth, so do I...

LOL

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I say "as a matter of fact" when I'm about to give my opinion.

Of course, my opinion should be taken as nothing less than irrefutable!

LOL

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[quote=Schneed10;674447]Despite the mostly good natured humor taking place in this thread, I'd like to point out that, in my humble opinion, the typecasting of hispanics is ban-worthy.[/quote]

I'm Hispanic and I didn't find what Snake said offensive. Also, most of the Central Americans that I know can't speak English very well. So they rent DVDs in Spanish.

The whole point of the thread was rude behaviour in public with parents letting their children run wild. Those Hispanic kids in the movie theatre weren't raised right either.

Y'all should stop being so sensitive. If we can't speak our minds with friends then we're losing our freedom.

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;674549]I'm Hispanic and I didn't find what Snake said offensive.[/quote]

Yeah but you also think it's cool to mace somebody for talking to your girl a little off, so your opinion is a bit skewed.

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[quote=Schneed10;674556]Yeah but you also think it's cool to mace somebody for talking to your girl a little off, so your opinion is a bit skewed.[/quote]


LOL! So true. nice one S10!

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[quote=Schneed10;674556]Yeah but you also think it's cool to mace somebody for talking to your girl a little off, so your opinion is a bit skewed.[/quote]

Calling your girlfriend a cunt isn't exactly a little off. If you allow gutter snipes to talk to your friends and family like a bunch of dogs so be it. I'll not tolerate it. Etiquette and the Law be damned.

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;674561]Calling your girlfriend a cunt isn't exactly a little off. If you allow gutter snipes to talk to your friends and family like a bunch of dogs so be it. I'll not tolerate it. [B]Etiquette and the Law be damned[/B].[/quote]

Ever see "when keeping it real goes wrong" on Chappelle's show?

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[quote=Mattyk;674578]Ever see "when keeping it real goes wrong" on Chappelle's show?[/quote]


You can' use that twice in one month! =)

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[quote=mredskins;674582]You can' use that twice in one month! =)[/quote]

I know it was early to bring that back, but tell me it doesn't apply

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[quote=Mattyk;674584]I know it was early to bring that back, but tell me it doesn't apply[/quote]


It applies a lot this month, must be all the pre draft jitters that got folks on edge around here.

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[quote=Mattyk;674578]Ever see "when keeping it real goes wrong" on Chappelle's show?[/quote]

No, but I'm not afraid of going back to jail. Y'all can have the moral high ground. Back in the day shouting obscenities at someone would land you in jail. These days people just do whatever they want and it's cool.

The biggest lesson I've learned in all of this is, you get what you pay for. From now on I'll only go to places were cheap low life scum don't go.

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You're willing to go to jail over some name calling?

Wow man

:doh:

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[quote=Mattyk;674601]You're willing to go to jail over some name calling?

Wow man

:doh:[/quote]

Heck, he didn't say go to jail he said go [i]back[/i] to jail.

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Done

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The world is full of life lessons, [URL="http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/10/local/la-me-meat-thermometer10-2010mar10"]take this lesson[/URL]:

[quote]A dispute at a Lancaster movie theater during a screening of "Shutter Island" ended with someone plunging a meat thermometer into the neck of the man who complained about someone sitting near him talking on a cellphone during the show.[/quote]