Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Fri May 10, 2013, 04:48 PM May 2013

Worst Publicity Stunt of the week.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -
Management at the Goodrich Capital 8 Theaters is defending what it calls a publicity stunt at the movie theaters this past weekend.

During the opening weekend of the latest 'Iron Man' movie, a man walked into the theater in full tactical gear and carrying a fake gun.

Jefferson City police and witnesses, however, are not pleased with the stunt and are questioning the theater's logic after recent shootings in Aurora, Colo. and Newtown, Conn.

John Molock is a retired Army war veteran and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. He told ABC 17 News this most recent trip to the movies triggered memories he never wanted to relive.

"We had just finished watching Iron Man 3," said Morlock. "We're just getting into the car when I spotted a man in full assault gear, carrying what appeared to be a modified M-4 and 9 mm on his side."

more
http://www.abc17news.com/news/movie-theater-publicity-stunt-triggers-officers-to-respond-to-active-shooter-situation/-/18421100/20089958/-/66o97fz/-/index.html

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Worst Publicity Stunt of the week. (Original Post) n2doc May 2013 OP
Theater Manager Bob Wilkins Turbineguy May 2013 #1
When audience members understandably shat their pants Warren DeMontague May 2013 #2
Where were the good guys ... GeorgeGist May 2013 #3

Turbineguy

(37,291 posts)
1. Theater Manager Bob Wilkins
Fri May 10, 2013, 05:22 PM
May 2013

another contestant for the coveted "Dumbest Motherfucker on the Planet" Award.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Worst Publicity Stunt of ...