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I have been to a few Storm games by myself as I was the only one in my group of peers / rellies that was interested until they won the flag. Didnt have too much of a problem with it... travelling there and home was a little boring but the actual game didnt bother me.

I don't think I could go to a Doggies game by myself, it has always been a big family / close friends thing...... there is about 10 rows of family / friends around me at the footy which is the way I like it. We hardly talk because we are barraking but its still quality family time.

Movies I dont mind going by myself to, as a matter of fact they are better when watched alone.

IMO the reason people feel a little self conscious around others when they are alone at the footy is A) potential for conflict {strength in numbers} B) there are many trhings that people do in front of mates / family that they wouldnt do to a stranger, they need the social affiliation.
 
Originally posted by SonOfScray

Movies I dont mind going by myself to, as a matter of fact they are better when watched alone.
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I am a massive movie buff, but I would NEVER, EVER go to a movie by myself. How on earth can you go to a movie by your lonesome?
 

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Originally posted by Sly77


???????????? You sit in a dark cinema facing a screen and watching a movie for 2 hours - why do you NEED anyone with you?
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For sure, if there's no one to go with for whatever reason, why not go alone?

Same with seeing bands, I'd prefer to go with someone else, but if no one I know likes that particular band, why sit at home bored?
 
I haven't ever been to the footy by myself as I'll always find someone to go to Power games with. However, I was planning to go to the Port Magpies game on the w/end by myself but I wasn't allowed to :(. So I don't think I will for a while anyway..:p

But if I had to, then I would. But it wouldn't be as good, I love the company of friends at the footy.
 
Originally posted by Sly77


???????????? You sit in a dark cinema facing a screen and watching a movie for 2 hours - why do you NEED anyone with you?
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OK cause part of the movie going experience for me is having dinner before or after it and just hanging out with friends in general before and after the actual movie. I have no problem with watching a movie on TV or renting a video by myself, but I see going to the movies as more of a social thing.
 
Originally posted by Rocco Jones


OK cause part of the movie going experience for me is having dinner before or after it and just hanging out with friends in general before and after the actual movie. I have no problem with watching a movie on TV or renting a video by myself, but I see going to the movies as more of a social thing.
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Well thats different if you're talking about a movie as a social event but just seeing a movie doesnt require more than one (shuddup M29 ;) )
 
no doubt about it Rocco, movies are a social outing. I go to the cinemas at least once a fortnight plus have built up a reasonable DVD collection, I usually go with friends but the few times I have gone to the cinemas alone I have appreciated and enjoyed the movie more.

BTW has anyone noticed a severe decline in common coutesy at the cinemas ie talking / movile phones? Its really starting to give me the irrates.
 

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Originally posted by Rocco Jones


OK cause part of the movie going experience for me is having dinner before or after it and just hanging out with friends in general before and after the actual movie. I have no problem with watching a movie on TV or renting a video by myself, but I see going to the movies as more of a social thing.
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Not for me.

My thinking is that if I am going to be social, I will go out to dinner with friends, have a few/many bourbons, play a bit of pool, and have a good laugh.

I like going to the movies, but they aren't good enough to build a whole night around. If I go to the movies, it is either spur of the moment thing, or maybe a Sat/Sun night when I am still coming off a hangover.

An example of the spur of the moment might be that I'm having something to eat at my local Westfield, I walk past the cinemas and see something that I want to see, realise that I have 3 hrs to spare, so I go in and see it. Don't need no one to hold my hand to do that shi t.
 
I've never had to go alone but I would if I had to.

When it comes to watching it on TV for an interstate game, I have to watch it alone because otherwise the people around me annoy the hell out of me.
 
Reason why I asked is that I'm going tomorrow night by myself and I've been getting a few funny looks from friends and family when they aske me who I'm going with. It's more out of necessity than want as no one in my family goes to footy and very few of my friends are particularly fond of it as well. Even if they were, I live in Geelong so I'd probably end up going to Cats games.

I couldn't really care less about going by myself as I'm usually with only one or two people anyways and I'm by far and away the loudest. I'm more worried about missing the last train to Geelong, lol.
 
Originally posted by Sly77
???????????? You sit in a dark cinema facing a screen and watching a movie for 2 hours - why do you NEED anyone with you?
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Seeing you're not supposed to talk when you're in there anyway...
 
I often go to the footy by myself, doesn't bother me as you aren't really alone, there are people all around you.

In between relationships I have always enjoyed living on my own, in fact I don't think I could handle living with anyone else now, I love the freedom & as Sly said, if you are happy with yourself as a person, then being by yourself isn't a problem. I often go to the movies alone, except kids movies, I kidnap one of my friends kids to take to them, so I don't get weird looks. :D
I often go to a pub or eat out alone, no biggy, escpecially at a pub as you can always find someone to talk to if you feel like it.
 
When I go and see Brisbane play in Melbourne, I try to meet up with some people before the match (eg the VLSG, and some members of the Cheersquad whom i've known for years), and sit with them, but if the worst came to the worst, I sometimes go to the football on my own, but I prefer being there amoungst freinds.

At the local football, most of the times, I go there on my own (sometimes my dad comes along, but with him running a Dairy, it's a little difficult) and meet up with some people when I get there.

But, in most other situations, I don't mind, playing golf, going to the Drive-In (yes, we still have one in Shepparton) and doing many other things on my own (I quite like my own company), but going with someone else makes it more rewarding.
 

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And I forgot to mention all my friends are Hawks and Essendon fans (jumped on the respective bandwagons back in the 80s, the lot of them!!). I used to go with my Old Man but he stopped going when we left Victoria Park, he also doesnt live in Melbourne..

And if you go to a game (and win) more than likely youll always strike up conversation with someone sitting next/near to you. By the end of the game (e.g the Brisbane game this year!) you are high fiveing and acting like youve known each other forever!
 
Originally posted by Sly77


We are fam-ily, I've got all my sis-ters with me.
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You tell it like it is girl!! errr hang on a sec.... gender confusion issues now this isnt something I thought would be brought on by football...


Originally posted by Sly77



Shhhhhhhhhhhhh not so loud - Grendel might be around - we dont need to start his imagination up again :(
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:D :D :D


Originally posted by Sly77




???????????? You sit in a dark cinema facing a screen and watching a movie for 2 hours - why do you NEED anyone with you?
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It might be a scary movie and you need an arm to clutch onto. Or a sad movie and a shoulder to cry on??? :confused: Just throwing in a scenario where company might be needed.
 
Originally posted by Grendel

It might be a scary movie and you need an arm to clutch onto. Or a sad movie and a shoulder to cry on??? :confused: Just throwing in a scenario where company might be needed.
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Don't get scared, and what the bloody hell is an arm to hold onto going to achieve if I were? As for a shoulder to cry on - I'd prefer a tissue actually.

So there's your answer Gren - NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOO.

:D
 
Originally posted by Grendel
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It might be a scary movie and you need an arm to clutch onto. Or a sad movie and a shoulder to cry on??? :confused: Just throwing in a scenario where company might be needed. [/B]
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What better way to meet someone, than grabbing on to some guy sitting next to you, or crying on his shoulder. :D
 

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