"The Recession"

I read a blog entry on Perez Hilton yesterday where he asked his readers if they were willing to pay $35 to see a movie.

To provide you with some context, Village Roadshow Ltd., Act III, Lambert Entertainment and the Retirement Systems of Alabama pension fund are investing $200 million to build 50 luxury movie theaters nationwide.

The investors intend to charge $35 per movie ticket because the swank complexes will feature "40 reclining armchair seats with footrests, digital projection and the capability to screen 2-D and 3-D movies, as well as a lounge and bar serving cocktails and appetizers, a concierge service and valet parking."

Mind you, that price will not include the cost of made-to-order food prepared by on-site chefs.

So Perez asked his readers if they were willing to shell out the dough for all of that luxury. Many said yes.

Well technically readers said things like...

"Hell yeah, I'd totally go! It's already $15 to see a movie with way less comfort, so why not spend an extra 20 for the luxury?"

"fuck yea i would!"

"My boyfriend only likes to go when they offer the Premium seating - it make [sic] it a nicer "date night" and much more comfortable."

"Oh yes!!! would love that!!! I mean, maybe not every day, but every now and then it would be great. I would do it."

"ABSOLUTELY worth it! it will be too expensive for the ghetto people who talk through the entire movie!"

My point is, PEOPLE OF MY GENERATION--AND ALL GENERATIONS, REALLY--NEED TO STOP SQUANDERING THEIR MONEY.

Do yourself a favor and watch Recession the movie [seen below] instead. It's free.




Portions of this blog entry courtesy of Variety and Perez Hilton.

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