Ticket, Grip it, and Rip it

As many of you know, I just started working at a local movie theater. Overall, I really like the job. The people working there are really cool, everything has a schedule (meaning it's not like selling stuff that has random lulls), and I get to see an entirely different view of the film industry... Not that this job has much to do with being a film major. But either way, there are some entertaining things about working at the theater.

One of those is cleaning theaters. I say this because you never know when you'll find a hidden treasure. On my very first day working as an "usher," I found an unopened box of Whoppers in a seat. I can honestly say I now know why people strive to become archaeologists. Striking that amazing find, even if it's a box of nasty chocolate candies, is quite the adrenaline rush. I also like how peaceful and removed the cleaning of theaters is compared to the busy and constantly smiling nature of tearing tickets.

I feel like I should copyright the phrase "Ticket, grip it, and rip it," because it makes my job sounds badass. Overall, I tell people where to go to their theater and to enjoy the show. Most people seem to have difficulty locating their theater, so I feel useful. Some comments I hear from people are amusing. For example, I tell them "Enjoy the movie," and they respond, "You too!" I don't know what to say to that. Seriously. What do you say to that? I'll enjoy standing here?

Whatever the case, I enjoy getting paid and seeing people and genuinely making people smile and get excited for a movie. There have been countless times that people come up to me looking down and all I do is give them a little smile and enthusiasm, maybe a compliment, and I feel like I helped brighten their days. It's all in a day's work... for the movie guy.