The article reflects on the author's childhood experiences with their father, who was a movie talker and offered comedic commentary during films. This habit, passed down to the author, led to a pivotal moment during a screening of 'Sahara' at age 14 when they were confronted by another audience member for talking too much. This experience prompted a shift in the author's perspective, recognizing the importance of respecting others' movie experience and transforming them into a dedicated 'shusher' who values cinema etiquette.
I became aware, for the first time, that not only was I not the funniest person in the theater; I was also downright annoying to everyone around me.
Some of us actually work hard and pay good money to come to the movies.
Ever since, I've been a shusher, dedicated to telling people, first politely, then with more ardor, to shut the hell up.
I assumed that my fellow audience members would appreciate my inherent hilarity, which was obviously of greater value than Eisner's desert tomfoolery.
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