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Fans already forming lines for Star Wars: TFA at LA theatre
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Himynameischris
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Conan should do another segment
They could be being paid to stand in line. There is such a thing as a "professional line-holder", as odd as it sounds.
What is triumph's fate? Who does he belong to? He needs to do this again.
I'm sure tons of late night hosts will, but none of them will be triumph. I 100% expect kimmell to do it.
Necromanti
Member
All this does is make me realize how much I value my time and the ability to go home to a place with heat and comfort.
Honestly, I'd almost hope most of the people lining up don't have jobs rather than imagining people using their PTO just to sit in line.
Yep. It's going to get obliterated online.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
These are sad people and should get a life
sixteen-bit
Member
When's Triforce lining up for the NX?
KurtSloane
Banned
You could say that for most of Neogaf if you so wished.
Collecting Aimibo for example could be looked down on by others, or people staying up all hours to watch game conferences.
Mocking is catching.
Look who you're quoting. He's not worth responding to.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
People who collect Amiibos are sad, true.
But this is wasting time in horrible conditions so you can see a movie 'first' which isn't even first because the UK receives it a day earlier.
KurtSloane
Banned
Each to their own I suppose, your wasted time is another's good time.
As long as they hurt no one in their pursuits I have no objection.
Miggytronz
Member
I'm glad my theater has reserved seating and I have already ordered my seats.
ZeroMaverick
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Funny how much things have changed since then. This wouldn't be as funny today.
RustyNails
Member
I forgot how hilarious that Truimph the comic insult dog skit was. Wow lol
Marty Chinn
Member
Man, you guys don't get it. It's not a line; it's a party. Nobody is standing in a single file line the entire time. They're just hanging out in the area and can come and go as they please. How they keep track is you just check in and check out when you arrive and leave. When it comes to the day of the movie, at some point they'll take the accumulated time and order people in an actual line. There is no line that you guys think there is until the day of the movie.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
I see no harm in camping out for something you enjoy.With that being said, I wouldn't do it but to those out there enjoy it!
Yeah, I bought my tickets already but will still show up early as I want to get good seats. I hate sitting all the way in the bottom.
I mean, I like star wars like the next man. But I can just as easy wait for the bluray.
That's my plan.
I'm really hoping they do it again.
djplaeskool
Member
I figured there'd be a pre-release line.
I didn't think it would start forming almost two weeks in advance.
I didn't think it would start forming almost two weeks in advance.
AtomnayaKlubnika
Member
Amazing, thank you.
valkillmore
Member
My wife and I are going to see the show on release weekend, Saturday morning at 10am. Going to go out, have a great breakfast, smoke a joint and slip into the theatre with our assigned seats five minutes before it starts.
So does the Chinese have reserved seating? Have these guys reserved their seats, but are just camping out for shits and giggles? Fair play, but not for me. I guess it's just part of the experience.
I'll turn up at the cinema around 11:40, grab a bucket of overpriced popcorn and settle into the seats I paid for weeks ago. That'll do nicely me thinks. Normally I would never go to the cinema when it's busy, but I really doubt I'm going to find your normal annoying cinema goer (phones, talking etc) at a 12:05 showing of Star Wars.
I'll turn up at the cinema around 11:40, grab a bucket of overpriced popcorn and settle into the seats I paid for weeks ago. That'll do nicely me thinks. Normally I would never go to the cinema when it's busy, but I really doubt I'm going to find your normal annoying cinema goer (phones, talking etc) at a 12:05 showing of Star Wars.
Damn, Vader was destroyed at the 7 minute mark.
The Elite
BOSS
It's less about being first and getting in day one and more about community, being on TV and a bat shit insane love of Star Wars.
The Elite
BOSS
It's worse they waited in line for Episode 2. Waiting in line for Episode 1 can be forgiven but waiting in line after you get the impression that the prequels are going to be shit, well, that's just silly.
Maaaaaaan, I remember my friends telling me about how good this "Serenity" movie was going to be, then seeing the trailer and thinking it looked like a generic made for TV sci fi movie.
Then later I saw Firefly and was like, "ooooooh." Enjoyed Serenity, but man. That trailer did not do it any favors.
half a moon
Banned
I still haven't seen Serenity. Been holding off because I don't want it to end I guess.
GustyGardens
Banned
Hollywood Blvd. is already pretty crowded; do we really need a couple dozen people standing in line and pitching tents? They shouldn't allow them to line up until the day before.
Well, nerds being nerds, they'll be doing that during the movie too.
lastflowers
Banned
yep. I have tickets for two showings, and center of the theater for both. And I get to enjoy a couple of beers while watching. Perfection.
A.D. Skinner
Member
I'll have already watches the movie and they'll still be sitting outside while everyone else just travels in, clean and warm.
Chezzymann
Member
Yeah, if anything people calling other people sad for enjoying things they like are the real "sad" ones.
They're not *really* waiting for the movie.
I mean, they technically are, but it's more of a multiday outdoor party/Star Wars con with a movie at the end. It doesn't have much to do with getting tickets.
Chie Satonaka
Member
Whatever floats your boat.
I saw Spectre in a theater that allowed reserved seating, had reclining leather seats with snack tables, and had a liquor license. For me, that was life changing. Sitting outside of a theater for almost two weeks is not.
I saw Spectre in a theater that allowed reserved seating, had reclining leather seats with snack tables, and had a liquor license. For me, that was life changing. Sitting outside of a theater for almost two weeks is not.
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