Tall people blocking view in theatre — Page 4

FindingNamo said: "I'm just writing modest proposals about people who apparently think it's delightful to have a human monolith in front of them at a show.

It's hilarious to me that people were fine with somebody suggesting that shorter theater goers should strategize what locations will be best in case a tall person (who apparently doesn't need to strategize anything) gets a ticket in front of them and blocks a view. "

Namo, I have a legitimate suggestion since you've called on me to offer solutions that don't require others to accommodate my height.

When buying a seat, buyers are requested to enter the height of all group member attending the performance. Their heights will be anonymously shown on the live seating map so people on the shorter side can avoid purchasing seats directly behind someone taller, AND people on the taller side can avoid buying seats directly in front of folks on the shorter side.

Updated On: 1/19/16 at 11:33 AM

That's great.

I hope lots of people are as conscientious as you.

I totally agree----

This FindingNAmo character is as hateful, rude, and obnoxious as they get!!

"When buying a seat, buyers are requested to enter the height of all group member attending the performance. Their heights will be anonymously shown on the live seating map so people on the shorter side can avoid purchasing seats directly behind someone taller, AND people on the taller side can avoid buying seats directly in front of folks on the shorter side."

I know this isn't practical but for theatres built in such a way that they know this is a recurring problem, I don't hate this idea.

Yeah, it's impossible to look over someone's head when they're a over foot taller than you.

FindingNamo said: "I'm just writing modest proposals about people who apparently think it's delightful to have a human monolith in front of them at a show.

It's hilarious to me that people were fine with somebody suggesting that shorter theater goers should strategize what locations will be best in case a tall person (who apparently doesn't need to strategize anything) gets a ticket in front of them and blocks a view.

I'm hoping to market "You can look between our necks! It's better!" t-shirts.

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Proposing that all tall people sit in the back row is hardly "modest". Why shouldn't short people take responsibility for their own needs by sitting on the aisle or in the first row of the mezzanine?

FindingNamo said: "Professor literature didn't get the Swift reference? H. As in Jesus H. Christ.

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Touché, Namo, you got me.

For the record, I didn't study or teach literature, except of the dramatic kind. But of course i know the Swift pamphlet and should have recognized your allusion. My bad, but in fairness we have so many different contexts floating in so many posts here, it doesn't always occur to me to review what little I know of 18th century lit. Thanks for pointing out my error so graciously.

Sit in the mezzanine. The Stadium seating aspect of it helps. . . a lot.

FindingNamo said: "Me. Done. With. You.

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Well, I hope you'll do me the courtesy of blocking me again.

You know, acting like a dick and then stomping off as if YOU were the wounded party is a dreadful character flaw.

I am 6'3". I purchase the seats I can afford and where I prefer to see from. Most times paying full price. If I am blocking your view, I am sorry, however I will not slouch down causing me to be uncomfortable for 2.5 hours. I will gladly switch seats with you, and your guest (if I have one, otherwise you are on your own). Because you are latitudinally challenged, do NOT make my theatre going experience a nightmare!

Some people are short, some are tall, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. Going to the theatre is difficult when you're short, it's just that simple. I paid for my seat as much as you paid for yours.

FindingNamo said: "Me. Done. With. You."

And we are all done with your twisted view of the world.

This is like hating every person in the world because it is a potential danger for your partner to cheat with. (That reminds me of the Jerry Springer show, where all the dumb people smashed everyone on stage except their partner, the only person who is the real problem). Yes, danger is everywhere, yes, tall people are everywhere, so If you want something, for example a seat with no obstructed view whatsoever, then get it, there are options enough, but don't expect the whole world to obey to your needs and get out of your way on the spot. That's not how it works.

Bye.

Updated On: 1/20/16 at 07:19 AM

I'm not joking. Every person blocks every person in stalles. I am tall but I need to stand up to be able to look over other people. I always look between heads.

Even if I'm a "head" taller than most people, most of that is in the legs, so my head will never stick out completely above someone else when sitting, so I still look in between heads.