Monday, May 13, 2013

I realized something when I went to see 'Ironman 3.'  I go to the movies a lot.  Well, a lot for some people.  The reason I realized this is because of someone that works at the theater i go to once a week.  To protect the not so innocent, I'll call him Eddie.

The reason Eddie made me think of being at the movies way too much is because of the stuff he does and the stuff he says.

When 'Fast Five' ended, he said "Filmed entirely on location in Rio de Janeiro."  in his best radio voice.  I commented to my friend that "the giant Jesus statue sure didn't give that away."  It became a running gag
from then on.  One of us will say, "Filmed entirely on location in (fill in the blank)."  It's especially funny when we see something along the lines of 'The Hobbit' or 'Prometheus.'

Something else Eddie does is announce whether there will be something at the end or not.  This is what he did while my friend and I were waiting to see Ironman.  This time was annoying because there's something at the end of all the Avengers-related movies.  The rest of the time it's simply eyeroll worthy.

Most of the time he is benignly annoying, but there was one time he got under my skin.  It was when i went to see 'Looper' for the first time.  The end is very intense and needs a moment to settle.  The screen cuts to black, no music, and the credits start.  First thing I hear is him saying 'It's just a movie'  First off, no $#!t and secondly shut up!  this is slightly hypocritical on my part.  I will talk through a movie, but it will be with Ahhnold trying to pronounce California.

Anyway, now that I've gotten that off my chest, I'll say Eddie is Eddie.  I kind of think he missed his calling working for the Disney tour boat ride.  I am not trying to be mean with that comment,  but his personality seems to fit there. 

That being said, till next time...

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