Posted on 03/08/2014 5:56:54 PM PST by Olog-hai
Connecticut could become the first state to curb loud movies under proposed legislation that’s drawing opposition from the Motion Picture Association of America.
The legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee is considering the bill, which would prevent theaters from showing a film or preview that exceeded 85 decibels. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends noise should be kept below 85 decibels for workers for eight hours to minimize hearing loss. …
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right now the least of their problems i’d say....
Workers? What workers are there for eight hours?
I buy a ticket,someone takes it,we go to the proper screening room and never see an employee again.
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Is that really their biggest fish to fry? I should be so ‘troubled’.
I guess this is what all the “please silence your cell phones” nonsense during the previews is a set up for.
“And kids walking on my lawn! Let’s ban them, too! And those sneakers with lights in them! They bother me!”
i quit seeing movies in the theater after Harry Potter was so dang loud
plus he hisses like a snake
Those who chose NOT to silence their phones may be subjected to involuntary castration and/or disembowelment. Enjoy your movie going experience, popcorn, milk-duds and Coke are now available in our newly carpeted lobby for your snacking pleasure!
Thanks for the interesting list.
I admit, as I get older I seem to have less tolerance for loud noise. Not fun!
How about making the dialogue audible?
If Patrick Kennedy was still in congress they’d have to make a law to make him quiet down.
Our Governor is an idiot Bloomberg wannabe
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