Star Wars Sickout
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Star Wars Sickout
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I remember reading about similar predictions for the first two movies.
So basically, how many of you are going to mysteriously fall ill and have to visit the "doctor" on the 19th? I was originally planing on taking the day off, but decided to see a later (7:00 pm) showing. So I will just make sure that I get out the door no later than 5 and haul ass back to Baltimore. The last thing that I want is to be forced to sit in the front row
I remember reading about similar predictions for the first two movies.
So basically, how many of you are going to mysteriously fall ill and have to visit the "doctor" on the 19th? I was originally planing on taking the day off, but decided to see a later (7:00 pm) showing. So I will just make sure that I get out the door no later than 5 and haul ass back to Baltimore. The last thing that I want is to be forced to sit in the front row
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I'm at the midnight opening session. I won't pull a sickie, but I'll be damn tired.
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I don't work and I just completed my term, and since I'll be seeing it about a week or so after it opens, I don't have to worry about jack.
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I don't work either, but I will be revising my arse off - got exams on Thurs and Friday, one on the following Tuesday and two on the Wednesday - I might get to the saturday showing, but my inclination is to simply wait until exams are over and then I can see it without having anything else to worry about. It's only three or four days to wait. Not too long.
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Although I'm actually free on the 19th, I'm going to be watching it on the 21st (as some others on this board should know well enough). Like I want to try to compete for decent seats on opening day!
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I already asked to take that day off. I'm not going to lie about it.
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I can't see the midnight showing due to duty, but I already told my work center supe that as sonn as duty section turnover is done I am walking off the brow and going to the theatre.
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I wanted to take the day off... but since I'm still in my first month on the job, that would leave a bad impression up-a-top. Fortunately, I get Fridays off...
How the fuck does anyone here expect to concentrate after a sleepless night? Seriously, my only two possibilities were "take day off" or "see later". Wouldn't be able to get anything done, otherwise.
How the fuck does anyone here expect to concentrate after a sleepless night? Seriously, my only two possibilities were "take day off" or "see later". Wouldn't be able to get anything done, otherwise.
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Honestly, as much as my blood warms at the thought of seeing the movie as soon as possible, I'm working that day and a couple after. So I won't bother going to see it until then.
Besides, it'll give those real pesky Star Wars nerds the chance to fight eachother with their toy lightsabers for good seats. I'd just be breaking the skinny ones in half.
Besides, it'll give those real pesky Star Wars nerds the chance to fight eachother with their toy lightsabers for good seats. I'd just be breaking the skinny ones in half.