We all know that nothing really beats a good movie and seeing one with friends, family or even someone more dear is one of the beautiful ways of creating a bond, making memories and having something relatable to talk about.
But as much as seeing movies is a form of escape, some people seem determined to drag us back into the chaos of real life with their irritating and annoying movie habits. If there is a movie jail, I will say these are the serial offenders that would make you want to pause life and shout: “WHO RAISED YOU?”
- The Commentator.
There is always one person who thinks they’ve been hired as a live commentator for each movie. They explain what’s happening, or predict the ending like let me watch in peace nawww 😫
“Why did he run into the forest?” I am watching the same movie as you. I have no idea.
Sometimes they try to be funny, making little jokes after every scene, completely ignoring the fact that comedy moght not be their gift. The movie has writers, let them do their job ours is to sit there and get lost in fictional writing.
Is that too much too ask ehhh Daniel?
- The Spoilers
No movie habit is more annoying than those that have made it their life mission to ruin your movie experience by occutionally dropping spoilers at every tensed scene.
I don't know if they do it because they don't want to you tensed but please, the tensinon comes with the description. They should be told that the suspense and all is what makes the movie a momorable one. Don't ruin it for me please.
“Watch this part, this is where he…” Please. Noooooo..... Swallow that word pleaseeeee
They are always waiting to whisper lines before the actors say them, or worse, react to things before they happen like laughing, gasping, or shaking their head in judgment at a scene you haven’t even reached.
Don't judge me but most times, I just want to add something in their drink that would make them sleep all through the movie.
- The Over-Reactor
Every movie needs emotion always letting out a gasp here, a laugh there, or maybe a little “wow” during a plot twist especially if you didn't see it coming. But see these people with this particular irk, they are frama queens (male and female).
The villain appears? “OH MY GOD!” The hero trips? “NOOOO!” Two characters look at each other for more than three seconds? “Awww, they’re in love!”
You’re sitting there trying to follow the story, but you can’t hear anythinh or fully concentrate because of them and sometimes, just to be polite, you let out a little smile.
By the end, you’re left wondering why you invited them over.
- The Ones with a Lot of Questions.
Some friends watch movies while others treat movies like you are siitting for an exam or a question and answer session where you are the unwilling host.
From the opening scene, they start: “Who’s that guy?” “What’s she doing there?” “Wait, is he the bad guy?” “Why is it raining?”
The worst part? Most of the time, the answers are about 30 seconds away if they’d just stop talking and let the movie explain itself. But no ooo, they act like you are there for their questions.
You try to ignore it. You give short answers but the questions keep coming, and now you’re spending more energy explaining the movie than actually watching it.
By the end, you’re drained,they’re still confused, and you’re wondering if they ever planned on watching in the first place.
Funniest thing is that, you don’t even know the answer yourself because it's also your first time seeing the movie.
- The Fast Forward Freaks
“We don’t need this part, it’s slow.”
Excuse me sir? That “slow” part is the plot. That’s where the characters are building relationships, the mystery is deepening, and the emotions are being set up.
But no ooo, they doesn’t care. If there isn’t an explosion, chase scene, or dramatic confession every 30 seconds, they’ll jump straight to “the interesting parts.”
The worst part? By the end of the movie, you’re confused because they’ve cut out all the connecting scenes and they are excited because in their head, they just watched a movie.
You are now left to wonder why they didn't just watch the trailer because how would you watch a 2 hours movie in 40 mins? please how ooo Joseph Ayomide Joshua go and be watching trailers since you can't stay for a full movie.
Movies are more than just entertainment, they’re an escape. For a little while, you’re not in your seat, you’re in a galaxy far, far away, or in a fast car racing, or running through the forest trying to survive a horror villain with an axe.
When someone interrupts that immersion, it’s not just annoying it’s like someone ruin it and brought you back from an escape.
If you are any of this, please just stop and enjoy the movie. You will then see the magic of why people focus fully while watching.
What are some of your worst irks you have experienced? Are you also guilty of some of these? I will love to hear them in the comment section feel free to share.
