Does this method apply to where one would sit in church, too?
Since my movie-going in the last few years has been with my little girl and revolves around anything rated PG (or once in a blue moon a G movie comes out), I usually find the least stickiest area the furthest away from the front.
If this survey hasn't been done yet, I would like to apply for the position as I know some government office would love to pay a few hundred thousand dollars for me to figure it out!!!
The church Idea is pretty good, but they would not fund it because of the 'God' problem. Maybe a study as to where you sit on a bus - they could pay you to ride around town all day observing people. Then you could do a study to see if wealthier people sit in better spots at plays and operas and mention something about discrimination. That is a SURE ticket to a grant!