Why do so many people think this is weird?

[JBlick]

When browsing Yahoo answers, and when looking around with the search function on Twitter, I have noticed quite the stigma towards going to see a film in the theatre by yourself. People seem to think that it is weird or embarrassing. Why do people think this?

[Aefs]

Ask Fred Willard what happened when he went to a film by himself, then I'm sure you will understand.

[Mousecop]

Because of where you live. Where I live people do it all the time

[pumpkin pie]

They just don't want people to think they are lonely so they think anyone who goes alone is.

[Angie]

The people that think that way are usually very young or very immature. When they grow up a bit, they'll realise that there's nothing embarrassing about going out by yourself.

[Nurse Kelly]

I go to the cinema by myself all the time. I don't care what other people think. You can actually watch the movie you want to watch when you go by yourself

[john]

Because it's generally meant to be a social thing, i personally couldn't care less.

[Skwerl]

I find the cinema more enjoyable when one if my stupid friends isn't ruining the movie. going by yourself is the best way to go.

[Frank]

Not weird, but it gets lonely.

[Anita]

It's also seen as socially weird to go out to eat at a restaurant by oneself- I'm not sure why either. It seems really weird. A person should be able to do fun things by him/herself if s/he wants!