my friend is having her birthday party in a few days and she said we are going to watch final destination 1 2 and 3. i said i didnt want to but she said i had to, we were all going to scare each other and that it would be fun. i am really not good with scary films, i really really dont like them, how do i get out of it???
2007-04-01 06:35:54 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
sounds like its time for you to develop the "flu"
2007-04-01 06:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God! Don't ya just hate 'friends' who tell you that you have to do things you don't want to do! This is trickier than it looks to get out of. Have you asked her other friends if they want to see these films or not? You might not be the only one who doesn't like them, in which case you can all pressure her. You could simply not turn up for the party, and keep your mobile switched off so she can't bug you. But that would cause a messy argument. I think the best thing to do is just say you will not go to the party if these films are going to be on. Full stop. She will protest and say you are not her true friend, but just keep saying no over and over. And if she says 'ok we won't watch the films' but during the party she puts them on, then thats when you call a taxi and leave. You don't have to do ANYTHING you don't want to, just cos someone else (whoever it is) tells you to. That's the great thing about being an adult! You get a choice! Ultimately if you lose her as a friend over this, then really, what sort of a friend was she anyway? (PS are people really gonna want to sit & watch 3 films - i'm assuming its 3 - back to back? What a boring party!)
2007-04-01 06:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Julia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her how much you appreciate the invitation. Participate enthusiastically with the present part, and, of course, the cake part too.
When it's time to put on the movie, thank everyone for any fun you had and leave. Make sure you have your transportation lined up beforehand so this moment is short.
If they ask why you are leaving, just say without judging them that you know that the movie just isn't your thing. You don't need to explain any more.
If they get on your case (which would be kinda rude and weird; what's it to them?), shrug your shoulders, smile, and say thanks, the movie just isn't your thing. Then leave.
Stick to it; there shouldn't be any hard feelings, because you aren't insulting her or her other guests.
After all, she didn't make the movie, and your friends wouldn't want you to be somewhere you are bored or uncomfortable.
It's not a matter of being "chicken," it's just not your taste.
2007-04-01 07:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yell her don't like gory movies, wish her happy birthday say sorry wont be watching films. If she insists she is not real friend.
Mind you Final Destination films are more comedies than scary, you could always burst out laughing at "scary" parts.
2007-04-01 08:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about a different ploy?
Instead of getting out of it why not make sure that you are not scared in the first place.
Look up the film clips on You tube and slowly go through frame by frame. Also try and look up the films on general searches on the net - interviews with cast, how they did special effects, copies of the script, the making of etc.
That way there will be no nasty surprises for you if you do go and you will not be scared. You will see something 'horrible' and then think 'Oh yes, I saw that effect was made by a blood bag and the actor was annoyed as he was in make-up for 3 hours'
2007-04-01 07:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by David 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind scary films but don't like gore. I was at a party years ago where they showed Nightmare on Elm St and went upstairs to play cards with the host's mother. If he or the others thought less of me for it they never let on and I wouldn't have cared.
Why don't you point out that the sequels are basically rip-offs of the original and if you've seen one you've seen them all?Thus, maybe she'll rent two other films and you can excuse yourself from the one FD movie, and you can join them for the others. Or just say you really don't like them and want to come to her party but won't watch such films. Stick to your guns, and good luck.
2007-04-01 07:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
say no, you have better things to do with your time. If You don't manage that, simply go to another room while the movies are on, or don't pay attention to them and avert your eyes at a part you don't like. No shame in it.
I commend you for not wanting to fill your head with that kind of filth. I do not understand why anyone would want to. I myself am a 23 year old guy and I have averted my eyes and thought happy thoughts during gory movies my college buddies wanted to watch.
2007-04-01 06:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mottled Dove 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your parents to bail you out. Say they're forcing you visit an aunt who's having an operation. That's how my students use it. Maybe you can find others who don't want to watch the movies and you can start up an UNO game (probably not for 6 hours, though). Be creative.
2007-04-01 06:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ben There 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the age restriction on the movie? If you are too young to watch it legally, well, then decide it isn't appropriate and don't go. Tell her your mum says "no" but be prepared to put up with a bit of teasing.
Actually, the fault lies here with the mother of the girl.
2007-04-01 06:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Friends do not bully each other. If she was a real friend, she would not be bullying you into watching or doing something you do not want to do.
Just fake chicken pox or the runs..... otherwise talk to your friend or ask your mum for advice on this. Mothers sometimes do come up with real crackers.... and also she can help you fake chicken pox!
2007-04-01 07:38:47 · answer #10 · answered by _ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. If you have a job tell them your doing over time
2. tell them you have a cold or cough
3. tell them you dont feel well
4. pretend to get a text a say you have to go cos someone else you know is in hospital
5. tell them the truth
6.on tyhe night dont tell them ring them put on a act and tell them your ill
2007-04-05 04:33:47 · answer #11 · answered by andrew j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋