I went to the movie theater last Sunday afternoon (Project Hail Mary — highly recommend). Online, it said the movie was scheduled to start at 4:30 pm, so like dutiful citizens, we got to our seats at 4:28.
“Perfect timing,” I thought, silently patting myself on the back for timing things so nicely. “Just in time to settle in for a few minutes of previews before getting to the main attraction.”
Well…. not exactly.
Because these “few minutes of previews” turned into 7 actual movie previews, 3 product commercials, 2 movie theater promotions, and 1 reminder to turn off your cell phones and embrace the silence. 4:30 became 4:40 became 4:50 became 5 p.m. Finally, at exactly 5:02 p.m., our 2 hour, 37 minute movie began. So much for our 7:30 p.m. dinner reservations.
I know, I know. We should have known better. The “coming attractions” prelude to the movie itself has become longer and longer as the years have gone by. I predict that by 2030, the length of the previews will excede the length of the movie itself. I suppose these are money makers for the theaters, but it’s painful for the movie goer.
Fortunately, here at Palooza HQ, we are far less greedy than your average theater owner. Our “coming attractions” blog post (that’s this one) is going to clock in well under 500 words, so you will still have most of your morning free after reading this.
Coming attraction #1: Our special sponsor event (theme TBA) will kick off on Monday. This will be your chance to learn a little something interesting about our many fine sponsors while also having a chance to earn some lovely cash prizes (go buy some Junior Mints)
Coming attraction #2: The following week marks the return of CMEpalooza’s STEPtacular Challenge. One of the benefits of pushing back our Spring event for a week is that the weather should be nice and comfy for your stroll around the neighborhood. Again, cash prizes along with some much-needed exercise to burn off those excess wintertime pounds (just me?).
Main event: CMEpalooza Spring is still from 9 am-5 pm ET on Wednesday, April 29. Let’s hope that Derek puts it into his calendar this time. (note from Derek: I deserve that.)
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