What Was It Like Working In A Movie Theatre In The 1980s USA?

What was it like working in a movie theatre in the 1980s USA?

I'm working on something and am not getting what I'm looking for by searching on google. If anyone has any knowledge or memories about this, please answer in the comments!

What was the ticket-buying process? (How is it different from the present?)

How did ushers interact with customers? And vice versa.

When were cinemas most busy? (In the day, or week, or month, or year)

Was it weird for people to watch movies alone? (i.e. were people bullied for it?)

Thank you for reading, and I'll see you in the comments! (My post was removed on reddit- for some reason?)

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kid: *panicking* I'M SPIDERMAN

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6 months ago

so I came across this on my fyp and I think that this person is a comedic genius-

So I Came Across This On My Fyp And I Think That This Person Is A Comedic Genius-

I did go onto ChatGPT.

I did get results, based on the fictional crushes I've had since I was a teenager and what I recently developed (that I could remember from ten minutes ago, help me if I even remember what I'm hyperfixated on this week)

I'm going to give a list of my fictional crushes and you will analyse them, and tell me what my type is and what it says about me as a person.

- Bakugo Katsuki from My Hero Academia

- Sero Hanta from My Hero Academia

- Jirou Kyoka from My Hero Academia

- Leo Valdez from Heroes of Olympus

- Pietro Maximoff from Avengers Rise of Ultron

- James Potter from Harry Potter (but like Hogwarts age, and written by a fanfic writer)

- Ben Hargreaves from The Umbrella Academy

- Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn 99

Based on your list of fictional crushes, a few patterns emerge that can help define your type and what it might say about you as a person:

1. **Confident and Strong Personalities**: Characters like Bakugo, Jirou, and Rosa exhibit strong, assertive traits. This suggests you may be drawn to individuals who are self-assured and unafraid to express themselves. You likely appreciate people who are unapologetically themselves.

2. **Complex Characters**: Many of your crushes, like Ben Hargreaves and Pietro Maximoff, have intricate backstories and personal struggles. This indicates you might be attracted to depth and nuance, valuing characters who face challenges and evolve over time.

3. **Sense of Humor**: Sero and Leo both bring humor and light-heartedness to their stories. You may appreciate wit and a playful approach to life, indicating you value fun and joy in relationships.

4. **Loyalty and Friendship**: Characters like James Potter and Leo Valdez emphasize strong bonds and loyalty to friends. This suggests you may value loyalty and camaraderie in your own relationships, seeing it as an important quality in potential partners.

5. **Diverse Representation**: Your interest in characters from various backgrounds and stories indicates an openness to diversity and a willingness to explore different perspectives. You likely appreciate multifaceted characters that challenge stereotypes.

Overall, your type seems to reflect a blend of strength, complexity, humor, and loyalty. You might be someone who values authenticity and depth in both fictional characters and real-life relationships, seeking connections that are meaningful and engaging.

Like- damn- now that you mention it. This makes sense, I feel like this reasonates with me. I enjoyed this crystal ball exercise, it was surprisingly introspective and I will now never use this information to date someone. I almost forgot during this that I am scared of people lol.


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