I said I'd see 'The Love Guru' (and other sacrifices)

Shorty Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 05:06 PM EST

2 of my best friends in the world are TOTALLY OBSESSED with "Twilight." I couldn't make it through the first book; in my opinion, Edward and Bella have the epitome of an abusive relationship. But they wanted to see the movie as part of our annual Christmas party, so I went anyway. God, it was sheer torture. Jacob was hot, but didn't have nearly enough screentime to make it bearable.

Liz Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

I'll sit through "Two and a half Men" with my fiance...it's been a year and I still cringe/would rather bleach the bathroom (it's old so has lots of mold)

Andrea Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

This sacrifice proves that I have the most awesome mother in the world. I was 9 and in the throes of a NSYNC obsession. My mom surprised me with tickets to their concert as an Easter gift. I checked the date on my calendar and asked Mom if she knew the concert was on Mother's Day. She did and, even though she hated NSYNC, she didn't care. She spent 2 1/2 hours in an arena full of screaming girls just to make me happy.
The next year was the No Strings Attached tour. Mom made sure I got tickets for that too. I'll never forget watching Chris and the gang being lowered from the ceiling on puppet strings.
P.S. Now whenever my mom wants to watch something that I don't with me, she says, "I sat through NSYNC twice for you. You can watch [insert title here] for me."

Cara Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 12:56 AM EST

Ok those of you that are bashing Rod Stewart CUT IT OUT! ROD IS AWESOME! I saw him on my birthday last year! BEST BIRTHDAY I EVER HAD! He gave me a autographed soccer ball that I treasure so much and will take it with me to my grave! You just don't see good talent when you see it! ENOUGH SAID!

krikky Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 07:07 PM EST

I cringed through 27 Dresses with a friend who had just experienced a bad break-up. Yeah, didn't make her feel any better either...

San Anto Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

Oh I also watched a Tyler Perry Maedea film. I think that's my worst & I don't expect MAYHEM to outdo that one.

San Anto Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM EST

I will be attending the MAYHEM FESTIVAL because my little sis begged me. I'm NOT looking forward to it

jc Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM EST

I read Popwatch everyday and can't believe that Delgrosso's popped up on here. I remember seeing bands there with my parents (who usually had to play the one hit each band inevitably had for me).

Shaun Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:10 AM EST

I might get my eyes scratched out for saying this, but "Sex and the City" movie. I never watched the show when it was on, I caught a couple of scenes when it was in reruns on TBS...I just never got that into it. I understand the premise and purpose, and I understand it's appeal-it's just not my thing. My two bff's, though, loved it and dragged me to see it. So, I sat through the two hour long episode, and laughed maybe twice. They definitely owe me!!!

justjack Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:42 AM EST

my ex would only watch Jackie Chan movies... so if I wanted to go to a movie with him, that's what we went to, even though I find that stuff horribly boring. Shanghai Noon.... whatever...

Eric Friedmann Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:40 AM EST

When my wife and I were dating, she agreed to watch some porn with me. Then she asked me, "Do you have anything with a plot?"

(???????????????????)

Dylan Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 09:29 AM EST

My last girlfriend was obsessed with the hills ( that crappy show with all those ugly skanks). I dumped her solely for that reason.

Brian Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 08:12 AM EST

I was on what I knew was my last date with a guy I was about to do dump, so I figured I'd let him chose the movie. It was "Final Destination," one of the dumbest, least frightening horro movies I've ever seen (and I've seen a LOT of dumb, unscary horror movies).

Scott Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:49 AM EST

Years ago when my now-wife and I were still in the dating/get-to-know-you phase, we'd spend time watching things the other wanted to watch. I got stuck watching that wrenched-from-hell reality show "Joe Millionaire". I honestly couldn't believe that something that lame and amateurish could actually be broadcast on a major television network. I was so appalled by that one single show that, since then, if I bother to turn on my tv, I make a point to try to seek out something to watch that has some redeeming value. I do still love my wife though!

Sal Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 07:02 AM EST

My fiance', now my wife of 31 years, had just been laid off from her job. I hate horror movies, don't enjoy them, don't like teh heart racing feeling duirng teh suspense scenes. I took her to see The Omen (The Original). I still can't get some of those scenes out of my head. When we had a son, she wanted to name him Damian, actually a very nice name before it became the name of teh devil, but I had to put my foot down and say I couldn't handle it because of the movie.

Celimene Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 02:16 AM EST

When I was in college, my ex made me sit through "Major League 3" and "Alien Resurrection". Argh. I wish I could go back in time 10 years ago and break up with him on the spot for the first offense. Although - this may sound horrible - I've come to appreciate "Alien 4" as a Jeunet film, and not as an entry into the Alien franchise. It has Ron Perlman and Jeunet's main man, Dominique Pinon.

Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 01:08 AM EST

whenever my one girlfriend comes over and the hills is on, I let her watch it even though it physically pains me it is so AWFUL (and believe me there is plenty of awful I have watched and loved in my day) I also went and saw Cradle of Filth two times with an ex boyfriend

Gina Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 01:00 AM EST

Just went to see a movie today that I hadn't planned on probably ever seeing... Sex and the City. The tv show's alright I suppose, just not big on it and had no intention of seeing the film. But a friend (and musical theatre instructor) asked me if I'd join her and I figured why not? Filled a spot on my 100 Movies in 2008 list I'm trying to complete. :) And the movie itself was alright, I've certainly seen worse.

Sarah Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:51 PM EST

I'm going to have to see The Love Guru...again. A group of my friends and I have all planned to see it as the film was shot where we work and some of us were extras in the shoot. But one of my friends got passes to a premiere screening and the two of us went alone, didn't really enjoy the film, and now will have to sit through it again with our group of friends because we promised we'd all see it together. My friend and I are currently thinking up ways to get out of it, such as feining illness or saying the screen makes us dizzy.

Jools Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:49 PM EST

When I was in 11th grade, I bought my mother tickets to see Barry Manilow, expecting her to take someone other than myself. I gave her the tickets and didn't think about it anymore. I got invited to a party by my crush, which apparently fell on the night of the concert that my mom completely expected me to go to. So i had to turn down what was guaranteed to be a masterful makeout session to get down to Copacabana with my mom. It ended up being totally fun though.

PazPraSempre Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

Forced By Friends: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Harry Potter (I hadnt read a single book. I fell asleep), Charlie's Angels 2

Forced by BF: What happens in Vegas, Perfect Stranger, Rocky Balboa (which actually wasnt that bad), those crappy reality shows on MTV

Dixie Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM EST

I make a sacrifice every time the guy I'm currently seeing starts talking about anything to do with anime, manga, or Bruce Lee. I just smile and nod and act like I'm interested. I also went to see Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with him even though I really had no desire to...and ended up actually liking it. And after hearing me go on and on about Dexter, he downloaded the first two seasons and ended up loving it. So I may have to at least watch Enter the Dragon with him. Even if I never get into the whole Japanimation thing, at least we can still bond over Family Guy.
I kind of want to see the Love Guru myself.

Darby Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:49 PM EST

I am subjected to daily after-work viewings of Judge Mathis. My hubby is obsessed with that guy. He chuckles so much at the judge, though, I have to admit I like seeing him having so much fun.

Jake Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:29 PM EST

This past December, my mom and I were going to the movies. I wanted to see The Savages. She wanted to see National Treasure 2. We saw National Treasure 2. I hated it. She loved it.

Heather Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:18 PM EST

Go see Shrek 3 for a friend's birthday party. It wasn't a bad movie but I really really wanted to avoid a threequel that year

Melinda65 Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:15 PM EST

My daughter went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks with a church group. They needed another driver, and my daughter wanted me to go. They actually paid someone to write that? For her, I also sit through countless reruns of Hannah Montana and The Suite Life. However, I have banned That's so Raven and Cory in the House, because I can't take the screeching/stupidity. I also never let the kids watch Barney or the Teletubbies. Fortunately, the brainwashing worked, and my kids hated both of them, anyway.

My husband and I were on a business trip and he wanted to go see a movie. The theater that we went to was a dollar theater, luckily, or I never would have agreed to see...wait for it...Son-In-Law with Pauly Shore. If that's not shameful enough, I also went to Chain Reaction in the theater because my husband wanted to see it. I don't let him pick movies any more.

Lene Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:14 PM EST

I'll go see Love Guru with your mom, Mandi - I'm actually looking forward to it.

JC Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:12 PM EST

One of my great friends wanted to see American Idol on tour 2006 (season 5 with taylor hicks as the winner) it was mind numbingly dull! We had floor seats and everything, so bad!! The place was packed with screaming kids (we are in our mid 30s at the time)and I felt so bad for someone in the nose bleed seats who would have killed for my 10th row seat that was utterly lost on me! She no longer gets to pick concerts EVER!

Jessica Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

My friend from high school was back from germany for only one week and she invited me to see Meet the Spartans with her and some of her other friends....terrible movie, but at least we went out to dinner afterward and were able to rip it to shreds just like we used to do in high school

Todd Reynard Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 06:10 PM EST

Epic Movie.

I made a pact to stay away from this debacle, and yet, my younger brother and his friend (both 9) wanted to see it, so my father condemned me and himself to 80 minutes of Inquistion-esque torment. When we got to the theaters he told me to buy the tickets and get them settled while he parked the car. Flash forward to the end of the film: I wanted to punch someone in the face because not only was I promised to leave after my dad came, but show up he did not! He instead snuck into Smokin' Aces for the whole movie and stayed for the last ten minutes of Epic Movie; after only watching ten minutes of this atrocity, he said the film was incredibly unfunny. TRY 80 MINUTES OF THAT!!!!!!!!!! 80 minutes I shall never get back......

Benny Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST

I love my boyfriend so much that I had to sit trough Transformers and Alvin and the chipmunks. So I secretely got even by making him watch Into the wild(which he ended up loving) and Margot at the wedding(which he hated with a passion) LOL

elena Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 04:35 PM EST

I went to the midnight showing of Prince Caspian with one of my best friends right when it opened...ho-boy. That movie is LONG. and I hadn't had any caffeine or anything, and the battles seem to last FOREVER. By the end of the movie, I was clapping just because I was glad to be out of there. and to top it off, we had school the next day. at a bright and early 7:15 am.
Lesson: I love my best friend. But never am I doing a long epic battle movie at 12. Nope.

M Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Cinderella Story, the hilary duff movie. My friend wanted to see it, and so I went, telling myself that jennifer coolidge wouldn't make a truly awful movie. and i was wrong. so wrong.

jar Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

i dragged two of my best friends to santa clause 2 when it came out sophomore year of college. thankfully, they are still friends with me. (for the record, i would up hating it, too)

Jay Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

I watched that god awful Zohan movie with my friend who begged everyday. Not even halfway through the film she leaned over and said "I'm glad we didn't pay for this, it's not funny!" I wanted to scream!

Lastly, for my lovely sister, I tape Dancing with the stars and mail it to her accross the pond. It means my beloved Chuck is not viewed til it's available online. I could be a rich lady if I didn't spend as much as I do on postage....love you sis.
Lord of the Rings I and II. They both came out in December and I had to wait three weeks before I could watch it with my family in Kenya over the Christmas holidays. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do.

Corinne Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

I'm 8.5 months pregnant and I said I would go see every summer blockbuster this year with my husband until I have the baby... omg. So far we haven't seen anything too horrible but it's rough to sit for so long. And thankfully he doesn't want to see The Love Guru, we're hitting Get Smart this weekend instead.

Leeann Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:44 PM EST

I sat through "Notting Hill" for a friend who loves romantic comedies. I can't stand Julia Roberts. The only good thing about going to that movie was that it was in the middle of the summer and it was 100 degrees out---and the theater had air conditioning.

J from VA Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

Friends forced me to see 3000 MIles to Graceland which was a Kurt Russel/Kevin Costner stink fest. We walked out barely half way through. As a kid I made my mom take me to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. Within the last year, I caught a glimpse of the movie on tv and immediatly called my mom and apologized to here 17 years after the fact. It was that bad!

KPE Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

My husband has a fondness for scary movies that have a disturbing factor to them -- Saw I through IV, the Descent, Wolf Creek, etc... They all give me nightmares, but he does watch *So You Think You Can Dance* with me.

Maple Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:37 PM EST

I've had to sit through hours and hours of boring CNN election coverage because my hubby is a news and CNN junkie. But we're Canadian, so US politics are a big huge yawn to me and I want to scream Hilary, Obama,
McCain, whatever, just pick someone already!! I'm so grateful for books (and my my latest copy of EW!).

Jayel Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:37 PM EST

I saw NKOTB not once but twice in concert with my little sister back when they were popular the first time. I saw the Backstreet Boys with her once. Luckily, she's an adult now, more likely to drag my aged bones to an act like Lacuna Coil at the House of Blues, so I suppose I have to forgive her.
A positive version of this was the former boyfriend who was a fanatic for Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns. I always assumed I'd hate them, having loathed the Dirty Harry flicks my dad had subjected me to for years. But I discovered I loved them. And love for my dad led me to the genius of John Ford.
But I can't imagine anyone I love enough to see The Love Guru for their sake. Mandi, you're a good daughter.

Sandy Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

I recently dodged one of these types of bullets with my younger sister. The newly-reformed NKOTB is coming to our city and she asked me to go with her if she couldn't persuade one of her friends to go. I agreed, but luckily her boyfriend's sister turned out to be a fan so I'm off the hook. But I do have a positive story in this vein. My guy discovered a series earlier this year by Jim Butcher called 'The Dresden Files'. He read them obsessively and kept trying to read passages to me and would often laugh out loud while reading them. I finally agreed to read the first book to see what all his enthusiasm was all about and ended up not only reading another eight books in the series, but have since discovered a handful of friends who are all passionate Dresden fans as well.

Sorella Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

I hate ALL of Adam Sandler's movies, but he's my little nieces fav actor (in their defense, they are 11 and 12!), so I've sat through these turds while they roar with laughter (and keep watching my face to see if I find anything funny - nope, never), but I love them to pieces, so nothing I won't do for them.

Same with my parents, I've been watching Wheel of Fortune EVERY time I'm there for over TWENTY years and play along even though the show bores me to death!

Rachel Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

I sacrificed and went to the first Ace Ventura movie in the theatre - a friend had been asked by her major crush to go with him and his friends, and she didn't want to be the only girl there. What a piece of junk.

Marie Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:28 PM EST

I swear no one will believe me, but I will willingly watch anything. Even if I am not DYING to see something, I would watch it with someone else if they wanted to. I think every movie has potential.....and I end up liking most of them.

Sarah Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

I made a deal with a friend. I'd go see "Pulp Fiction" (which she wanted to see and I didn't) and she'd see a movie of my choice with me. Just after the deal was made, she said "It's not going to be that awful Chris O'Donnell/Drew Barrymore movie, is it?" Uhh.... (It was a phase, people.)

The irony? I loved "Pulp Fiction" and she hated it - and I went to the other movie with a different friend (who actually wanted to see it.)

Fred Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

Seriously...I didn't know this Timberlake dude could be so funny. He was just one of my sister's dreamy nsync guys for ever to me...but, dude is talented.

I saw some clip about him making a "Quebec Pizza"...dude had me rollin'!!!

I'mma check this out tomorrow...

Snarf Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

I watched "The Rose" with a friend - granted I got drunk fell asleep and when I woke up was all "What!!? She hasn't dropped dead yet?! Gaaaah!"
But it's the tought that counts.

Maybe your mother just wants to check out JT. He's looking kind of hot in that picture (bad porno moustache not withstanding)

Marcus Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

Also, with two or three exceptions, I have yet to go on a date and see a good movie. My dates have corralled me into seeing "The Loser", "50 First Dates", "License to Wed", and "The Number 23"

Marcus Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

When I was a child, my mother forced me to watch the movies that my sister rented even though she did not have to watch the ones I rented (which were mainly action or horror films). As a result, I have an affinity for films like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", the Molly Ringwald era Hughes films, and "Adventures in Babysitting."

More recently, I was dragged to "Legally Blonde" because I had dragged a female friend to the remake of "Planet of the Apes" (a decision we both regretted). I was also forced to see "Legally Blonde 2" with the same friend because she was moving the next week and wanted to have one more night out.

Cory Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

I've been forced to watch several horrible movies at the insistence of friends, but few were as torturously awful as The Lake House and Because I Said So. Sadly, I had to sit through the entire movie both times, because the person or people I was with actually wanted to watch the entire thing. Clearly, I have much better taste than my friends.

Sarah A Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:08 PM EST

This past March, my family & I were vacationing in Florida. During one of the rainy days, my sister & mom dragged me (quite literally) to the piece of garbage film, Fools Gold. I figured it'd be as terrible as I imagined (and it was). But because I was outnumbered, and I love them, I endured two hours of torture--with a tan.

Eric Friedmann Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

To be fair to the other side, my wife (girlfriend at the time) went to see THE WHO with me in 2000. Because she basically only loves show tunes, she enjoyed hearing "Pinball Wizard". The rest of the band's material, she was clueless about.

film buff Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

i went on a date and after dinner, we saw "freddie got fingered". i walked out halfway, but my date stayed for the entire film. guess he loves tom green. we didnt speak after that.

Eric Friedmann Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 03:01 PM EST

Come to think of it, in 1997 I went to see a concert double-bill of America and Air Supply with a friend. I love America, but Air Supply was like a dental visit!

KLF Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:56 PM EST

My ex-husband made me go see a movie titled "Congo" in the 90's. Have you seen this movie with killer gorillas guarding diamonds? I thought it was supposed to be funny and he didn't appreciate that. Oh well, he is someone's problem now!

plushpuppy Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:33 PM EST

My boyfriend has downloaded every episode of Stargate Atlantis. The only good part of watching it is making fun of it.

IDestroyedMyHusband'sChildhood Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:30 PM EST

When I sat through "Robocop" with him. His favorite movie, which he was so excited to share... With me sitting next to him, he realized it was really depressing and really violent- albeit well done. I felt bad because I hated it. But it was the least I could do as he has seen more musical theater and related genre than any man should have to....

fatcat Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

Oh my,I just had to sit thru "Tron" cuz it's my boyfriends favorite movie. I can't wait to get him back.

dma69 Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:22 PM EST

When my brother was 10, he begged me to take him to see the first Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles movie. Hated it, but I did smile at one scene and he won't let me forget it.

Kaybar Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:10 PM EST

Whenever I try to talk my wife into seeing a movie about which she has, shall we say "doubts", she reminds me that I forced her to see "Brewster McCloud" and "El Topo". I found both movies at least interesting, but,they almost caused her to call off the wedding. We don't go to many movies together, now.

Laura K. Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

Alien v. Predator: Requiem. The first one was pretty bad, but that was just a plotless bloodbath. Unfortunate that these movies are the closest we can get to the AMAZING original Alien franchise.

Elaine Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:05 PM EST

I love my husband, but one word: Torque.

Verity Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:02 PM EST

Pretty much any movie I go see with my parents is a sacrifice on my part, the worst offenses being "The Guardian" and most recently, "The Happening." Also, anytime my parents visit me, my dad assumes he has command of the TV (I only have one) and any show I normally watch while he's visiting is ignored and replaced with whatever is being shown on HGTV. A girl can only take so much televised landscaping before she goes insane.

Meghan Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM EST

My boyfriend dragged me to "Hitman" last fall. And I sat through "The Punisher" and many episodes of "Naruto" and "Battlestar Galatica" with my ex-boyfriend. I'm not a fan of fantasy, sci-fi, anime or movies based on video games (I'm much more into romantic comedies - I'm such a girl), so I've had to sit through a lot of bad movies. But then again, I made my boyfriend watch American Idol with me every week, so I guess it all evens out!

Al Fredo Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:55 PM EST

For my girlfriend's birthday (mid 90's) I took her to an Air Supply concert. I thought it would be dreadful, and it was awesome. (she then wanted to see a Menudo reunion concert, and the line was drawn....)

Melissa Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:34 PM EST

I once took my two younger brothers to a movie just to get them away from my parents for a while, which they appreciated. What they don't get about this seemingly small favor is that I sat through two painful hours of the Jimmy Neutron movie.

My husband is no winner, either. Whenever I let him choose to rent or see a movie, it's almost ALWAYS a stinker and he's always disappointed. One of the more notable ones was a movie I begged and pleaded with him over, but he was convinced of its alleged awesomeness - we wasted $20 on Van Helsing and walked out in the middle of it.

Liz Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

A friend of mine were trying to mend fences after a huge argument, so I agreed to go see "Bowfinger" with her. She laughed the entire movie while I studied the curtains on the side of the screen. I'm still not sure what made her want to see it. Awful.

Tracy Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM EST

This is off subject, but a couple people have mentioned Lyle Lovett concerts. People, Lyle Lovett is one of the greatest live acts Ever!!!! If you have not seen him, get your tickets and go! You will not be sorry.

mjade27 Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

I went to many, many Phish shows with my husband (when we were still dating/engaged). I mean one show every year or so is ok, but multiple shows a week - not so much.

I was very relieved when they broke up.

Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:00 PM EST

My parents are divorced and growing up my sister and I would spend the day with our father on Sundays. We would typically go visit the family and then go to the movies. My poor dad had to put up with some real stinkers. He is a Nascar loving, Miller Lite drinking, former truck driver and we made him take us to see My Girl, Sister Act, and countless other girly movies. If that was not torture enough for him we would go back to his house, eat dinner, and make him turn on the Disney Channel so we could watch The Babysitters Club tv show and Bug Juice, and then flip it over to Nick to watch Rugrats and Doug. Now that is love! Sundays are Nascar days so we would let him catch bits and pieces of the race.

To Ames Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST

I currently live with my boyfriend, the man I will eventually marry. We have similar tastes in movies like comedies but that is where it ends. I saw that fight on CBS. Kimbo something vs cauliflower ear? That guys ear popping was the most interesting part of the night. I have watched Rambo (hate Sly with a passion) and countless others. I have Netflix and usually rent a movie for me and one for him. He likes action and fantasy films. Made the mistake of renting "In the Name of the King". He fell asleep and I kept watching it not knowing he was sleeping. I will never get that time back. I did laugh my butt off because that has to be the worst movie I have ever seen, and I have seen some real stinkers.

Stef Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

My "best friend" talked me into renting "On The Line" with Lance Bass (before he came out). She didn't tell me she'd seen it before, probably because I wouldn't have allowed her to rent it. Halfway through the movie she says she's going to the bathroom and she doesn't come back, leaving me watching that awful drivel. She doesn't get to pick movies any more.

Sean Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Enough said.

Jelana Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:41 PM EST

As a family bonding thing, I went with my sisters and mom to see The English Patient. The bonding worked -- we all hated it.

Katatonic Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

For some reason, all of my friends in my hometown (not my college friends, thank goodness) LOVE country music, so, whenever I'm around them, I let them control the music, mostly because if it's 5 against 1, I know I'll lose.
For my roommate in college, I've endured many, many hours of Dance Dance Revolution, even though I hate the game with a passion, yet everytime my roommate turns on the game in our room, she asks me to play with her, I always say yes! I guess this is what I get for making her watch March Maddness.

OmarS Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

After a tantrum or two and bloody tears, I relented and went and saw "She's The Man" with some friends. I didn't feel like one after. I eventually shot back and forced them to watch Amelie, and to their grand disappointment, they really liked it. I try and bring this up as frequently as possible.

Trillain Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:33 PM EST

*I've got a couple,so bare with me :)

1. One of my best friends draged me to Meet the Spartians because he was still freaked out over seeing Cloverfield the week before(I wanted to see Ranbow. Not an Oscar film by any means,but I enjoy action movies).I wanted to do horrible things to him for being a baby and to myself so I could finally have peace from that filth. The next week he draged me to Welcome home Roscoe Jenkins.We don't see movies together any more.
2.I had to go to Charlie's Angel's 2 with an elderly neighbor I was helping with chores. She is a very sweet lady,so I didn't have the heart to chastise her.
3.This one is actully my falt, when I was about 9 or 10, I draged my folks to the Pok'emon movie.I thought I would be out of the loop with the kids at school if I didn't.Both of them fell asleep, my father held his hand up tring to change the channel and my mother kept yelling at the screen, using some colorfull language,for the movie to just be over already.I said sorry

dep Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST

Two words. "Battlefield Earth"

He's not allowed to forget that. Ever.

LoveMeSomeCrap Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:21 PM EST

I drag everyone and anyone I know to see Lyle Lovett. I've seen him at least 8 times and would go again tomorrow. I took my hubby to see Judah Friedlander ("comedian" now on 30 Rock) do standup for Valentine's Day. For some reason, my husband finds him funny. He was AWFUL. I mean TERRIBLE. Never seen anyone bomb that badly. I think I shattered my hubby's rose-colored glasses that day. Now when we see Friedlander, we both yell "you suck" at the TV. And I don't have to see him ever again in person!

collins Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:19 PM EST

i took my girlfriend to a midnight showing of the third lord of the rings movie at a theatre an hour away from our house. i had no idea what i was getting myself into until i was driving her home afterwards. at 4AM.

i also saw indiana jones:kotcs TWICE within a seven day period eventhough i thought it was horrible. but my baby sister and dad wanted to go, so i sat through it. again.

SarahP Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

I was taking my best friend out to a movie on her birthday a few years ago. I asked her what she would like to see. She replied "Oh my god, don't you totally want to see Taxi?" Like the Jimmy Fallon/Queen Latifah Taxi. And no, no I didn't. But it was her birthday. So we did. And I paid for it, so not only did I have to see it, I paid for two people to do so!

I might deserve it though for making my dad take me to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze at the theatres three times when I was 8.

jcarla Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST

I have to tell you about my nephew who is only 8 months old, but loves the Backyardigans. Someone gave my brother and sister-in-law the DVDs and now he can't do anything without the DVDs or b-ball turned on. He get angry when in the car when the engine is turned off because his DVD is not playing on his portable. It's hard to hear the same songs over and over, but he is quiet then and always cute.

Deb Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:08 PM EST

Every day while driving home from the subway with my boyfriend I have to listen to crappy pop music. Rhianna, Chris Brown, etc. I'm slowly going crazy. He doesn't mind switching to a radio station I like once in a while but of course my station "has too much talking", usually about music, bands, etc. So I'm left listening to Nickelback. The things we do for love...

Jen S. Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

On my birthday... being dragged to see Rod Stewart! Good thing my mom had fun and I was just mesmerized by how those skinny little legs held him up!

Of course, on the flip side... I did make my mother sit through a New Kids on the Block concert when I was 9. I guess it all evens out!

Steph Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST

Freshman year in college I dragged my bf to go see "Bride of Chucky" (seriously) and it was the worst movie ever - BUT - about 3/4 of the way through the movie the film caught on fire and we were given free passes to any other movie we wanted to see - so it was almost worth it! LOL - to this day I wonder if the person running the film just torched it out of protest!

Stef Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST

Oh and love the DelGrosso reference! Only time I was there was rained out as well - went to seen the Summer Thunder 4th of July Fireworks. Spent 4+ hours trying to get the heck out of there in that traffic.

I was more of a Knoebel's fan myself.

Stefanie Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST

Oh many many movies I have suffered through for my husband who is quite the man/child. Most recently have been "Don't Mess with the Zohan", "Semi-Pro" and "Alvin & the Chipmunks" - don't ask, he adored the chipmunks since childhood, i don't know why!

side note - you know, I think we might be cousins Mandi. My mother's maiden name is Bierly and I'm from central PA.

Robyn Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:45 AM EST

My friend Kristine just dragged me to "The Happening" last weekend, even though I HATE scary movies, but she LOVES Marky Mark. Good thing I was laughing to hard to be scared!

Anjeliki Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:41 AM EST

When my daughter was 8 or 9, my husband and I took her to the Power Rangers Movie, because, as she informed us, "Tommy's dreamy."

Once in college, a guy asked me to go with him to the midnight movie, and instead of asking what was playing, I hopped in the car. 90 minutes of Eurythmics music videos. I do not kid.

Hubby also once made me watch Like Water For Chocolate with him (reading a movie? What's the point?), and often makes me watch chick flicks (I am the chick in this relationship, but I'm not interested). Sadly for him, I don't love him enough to go to Lyle Lovitt concerts with him, so he has to scramble to find friends whenever Lyle comes to town.

Stephanie T. Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST

Deny, my brother sat through a similar show because his friends wanted to go. Every time that Golem appeared on the screen, he said that there was this jerk who kept on reciting "Precious! My Precious!". He wanted to jump over the seats and kick the crap out of him.

Scott K Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:38 AM EST

I occasionally have to sit through CSI/Law & Order/Criminal Minds (aren't they all the same show?). Also, Wife Swap!? and Moment Of Truth, all beacause my BF has no taste.

denny Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM EST

One of my best friends in high school was home from college at the same time I was for only one overlapping weekend. The third film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy came out that weekend, and we were both fans, so I went with her to a theater where they showed ALL THREE films in a row.
Now, I like all the LOTR movies, but nine hours is a damn long time to sit and watch.
AND, people got dressed up. I have never been one to let my freak flag fly that much, I prefer to keep my enthusiasm and geekiness on the inside. I was MORTIFIED when we got there and saw all the people in costume. So much so, in fact, that I almost told my friend to turn around and drive back to a more normal showing of the movie.

BrandonK Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM EST

I watched "The Ring" with my boyfriend, even though I really don't like horror movies.

JoeC Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM EST

Oh yeah, I had to watch an episode of 'The Bachelor' once with my sister. Ugh again! Maybe that's why I don't go there anymore; I have to control the TV!

Moo Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:17 AM EST

Sorry, I remembered another sacrifice. I used to babysit my neice and nepher a lot when they were about 2 or 3 years old and they loved to watch Blues Clues and Sponge Bob. I hated both and thought SB was created by someone high on ... "life". Well, after a couple of episodes, I found myself singing along to the opening song and even dragged my best friend to see the movie in the theater. And, I "heart" Steve. I totally Googled Steve's rumoured death to make sure it was just that, a rumour. But, I have not bought Steve Burns's CD...yet =)

Jennifer Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

How do you make a straight man miserable? Six words: "Sex and the City: The Movie." I also made the same guy watch "The Game Plan" because I love The Rock. Guess one day I'll have to make it up to him and finally watch "Dune" in its entirety. (ZZZZZzzzzzz...)

mjbinnyc Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:13 AM EST

A few months ago I went with a friend to see Meatloaf in concert in NYC. It was beyond bad. I thought several times that Meatloaf was going to drop dead on stage. ugh

Moo Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:07 AM EST

I hate horror movies but not as much as I hate torture movies. I did not want to see Hostel but my friend really, really wanted to go so off we went. I thought it was going to be your typical slasher movie but I was so wrong. I found it disgusting and covered my eyes for the last half. When my friend asked me if I wanted to leave, I said no since I thought he wanted to watch it. I found out later that he did not enjoy the movie and wanted to leave himself. I never let him forget that he picked that movie and that he owes me =)

Bryan Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST

My wife loves "Center Stage" and every so often and I have to sit through that gaudawful movie. Who had the brilliant idea of "We're going to make a dramatic movie about dancers, but instead of actors, we're going to use real dancers!! It's gold, Jerry, solid gold!!!"?