Talking at the Movies

With the prices of movies continuing to rise across the country, the cost can be a pet peeve itself. However, there is a larger issue at hand. It's those people who seem intent on ruining the movie for everyone else. A ran across a post entitled "The Movie Talker" and it got me thinking about this issue.

Then I ran across another statement by Gene Weingarten, columnist for the Washington Post.

"You know what I don't understand? Coughing. It seems like as soon as the lights dim at the movies, a half dozen people start coughing. What's that about[?]"

So, here is what I suggest trying, but haven't tried myself. When someone starts talking or coughing and refuses to leave, just get up and go sit in the seat right next to them. Americans hate that, unless the movie is packed. Then just stare at them. Maybe ask them if you could have some popcorn or a sip of their drink.

That's using the power of another pet peeve to overcome what is peeving you. Let me know if you every try it and it works. I am also open to other suggestions.