Popcorn & Opera
July 9, 2008
Popcorn & Opera….that’s two words you don’t expect to see together! However, many movie theaters are now offering more than just blockbuster viewing in an attempt to bring in business and the Galaxy 14 Cine in Rochester, MN is on the cutting edge of this new trend.
“The idea is to draw more people to the destination, in this case a movie theater. Whether patrons arrive for a blockbuster movie, a live play or an opera, they’re also likely to buy popcorn and other refreshments.”
The full story can be read here at the Post Bulletin.
No Popcorn for Canadian Olympians
July 8, 2008
I recently came across this interesting article in the “Vancouver Sun” entitled “Boats, bike and don’t forget the cereal“. The article opens with….
“It’s hard enough knowing what to pack just to go to China as a tourist. Imagine what it’s like packing for the whole Canadian Olympic team that’s competing in 30 different sports.”
and then goes on to explain how they pack, what they pack etc, etc. The most interesting thing to me was the following excerpt:
“Popcorn was on the athletes’ wish lists. But the Chinese said no. Unless it’s already popped, popcorn is classified as plant material and not allowed into the country. It was just one of the things that came up during the complicated process of pre-clearing Olympic goods.”
Poor things! Fancy no popcorn allowed!! I feel bad for them and hope at least they thought to bring along the pre-popped kind to satisfy their cravings!
