Childfree: don't lie about crying babies to get a refund on your movie ticket. I actually spent 85% of the movie in the lobby because I ninja sprinted her out every time she clapped and squealed for joy at seeing Thor come on screen. The only reason I was in the hallway when you walked out of the theater is because the last time I dashed out, I left my souvenir cup behind and I was waiting for everyone to clear out so I could get it. When I see you poke your buddy and say "score, there was a kid in there" it makes me want to tell management you're lying to them when I see you at the counter demanding a refund, instead of the movie pass they usually give. (I was at the counter getting gift cards, so I heard the whole stupid thing. I wanted so badly to say something, but I knew I would just look like a crazy, defensive parent.)
Parents: If you take your child to a movie, do NOT let them disturb others around you. Yeah, it stinks that you might miss the movie, but that's the chance you take. I don't care if it's just a matinee, or just the cheap theater, I still paid my admission price to see the movie. I also don't care that it's an animated children's movie. I don't want to hear your little princess singing to the princess on the screen. And if the big, mean 8-10 year old sitting in front of your family turns around and politely asks your child to stop kicking his seat and to please be quiet so he can hear the movie, don't hiss back that "she's only 2." If your 2 year old can't sit still and be quiet, wait for the movie to come out on DVD and watch it at home. Also, don't get pissy with me when I don't take your side and vilify the polite boy