The article discusses the shift in movie theater etiquette post-pandemic, highlighting how audiences now often laugh during serious or tense scenes in films. This phenomenon, termed a 'laugh epidemic', can be attributed to various factors, including blurred genre definitions and the comfort of home-viewing that has led to a casual attitude in theaters. The author reflects on personal experiences at the Babysitter 12 multiplex, illustrating how collective laughter can disrupt serious narratives and raise questions about appropriate reactions to film content.
It's fascinating to witness how the rules of engagement in movie theaters have shifted, leading to an epidemic of laughter at traditionally serious moments.
Could it be that the boundary between genres is increasingly blurred, making it hard for audiences to discern when to laugh and when to feel serious?
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