Israeli MP Plans Passing a New Popcorn Law

Israeli lawmaker Carmel Shama is taking on the tough issue of overpriced popcorn at the movies. "We have to put an end to this. The public should not have to mortgage their houses for a soft drink and a snack," Shama said. He plans to bring his "popcorn law," which would put limits on what public entertainment venues could charge, up for a vote when the parliament returns from Passover break next week. I'm sure Israelis are glad that they have no other issues that need to be addressed right now.

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Blame it on the terrorists!

[Locke2005]

Turns out screening for suicide bombers at theater doors is also a pretty effective means of keeping customers from smuggling in their own refreshments! Here's a thought: eat and drink before and after going to the theater, and raise your middle finger every time you walk past the concession counter!

Re:hmmm

[Locke2005]

The movie companies take most of the profits for showing the movies. Not if you download the movies from bittorent.

I'm with Andrew Tanenbaum. . .

[Slicebo]

. . . microkernel is the way to go!