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Saw a very comical Big Bang Theory episode related to Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, and Raj waiting at a theater to see a re-release of a movie. That episode reminded me of the time I went to see Star Wars at the base theater back in 1978.
What I meant by "the base theater", it was at an Air Force base. I lived in and around Air Force bases all of my childhood and I was an Air Force brat, thanks to my dad.
When the news got out that Star Wars was being shown at that base theater months after it no longer ran in the theaters, my friend and I immediately made plans to see it. After some delay (we were young and unable to drive so we had to wait for his dad to take us), we arrived at the theater only to see a MASSIVE line at the theater. Stretched around to behind the theater.
Sighs.
We got in the line and waited. His dad left. Hey, this was 1978 and we were on the base. We were secure at that time.
Took us about 20 minutes just to get to the ticket window...and as we stepped up to purchase the tickets... Yep...as you guessed it...
The employee put up a sign that indicated the show was sold out. We WERE the cutoff line. If only...hid dad had gotten going a bit sooner...if only...he had driven faster...if only we had asked him earlier...if only if only if onlyifonlyif...
Argh!
Yes, it really happened. Just as we were ready to buy tickets. I'd tell people about this story and then to see art imitating life...sorta. ;)
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For a kid wanting to see "Star Wars", that probably was the worst day of your life!
Big Bang is one of the funniest shows on TV, isn't it?
Nitebyrd - it wasn't my worst day. I had seen Star Wars before and so did my friend. We ended up going to the PX and then return to the theater to wait for his dad to come back.
Big Bang Theory IS the funniest show...because it speaks to my inner geek. Sometimes I'd start cracking up before the punchline is delivered because I *know* that is coming. Why? I used to be a nerd! ;)
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