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UK Cinemas Ban Teens in Suits from Viewing 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' due to Disturbing Trend

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A bizarre trend on TikTok, where teenagers dress up in suits and refer to themselves as "Gentleminions," has disrupted cinema screenings of "Minions: The Rise of Gru" in the UK. The trend, which started last week, involves groups of teenage boys dressing up in suits, filming themselves clapping loudly, cheering, and copying the behaviors of the film's protagonist, Felonious Gru. The film's distributor, Universal Pictures, has endorsed the trend, but many cinema-goers have complained about the disruptive behavior. As a result, several cinemas have banned teens in suits from watching the film, citing concerns about the trend's impact on the viewing experience for younger children.

Key Takeaways:

  • The trend, dubbed "Gentleminions," started on TikTok last week after the release of "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and involves groups of teenage boys dressing up in suits and filming themselves imitating the film's characters.
  • The hashtag #gentleminion has gained traction on social media, with many teenagers sharing videos of themselves in suits, clapping loudly, and mocking the behaviors of the film's protagonist.
  • The trend has disrupted cinema screenings in the UK, with several cinemas banning teens in suits from watching the film due to concerns about unruly behavior.
  • The film's distributor, Universal Pictures, has endorsed the trend, tweeting "To everyone showing up to Minions in suits: we see you and we love you."
  • Several cinema chains, including The Regal and Odeon, have restricted access to teens in suits at some theaters.
  • The trend has sparked concerns about the impact on younger children who may be disrupted by the behavior of their peers.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million people have gained the #gentleminion hashtag on TikTok since its inception [1].
  • The trend has resulted in several cinemas cancelling further screenings of the film and offering refunds to disgruntled audience members [2].
  • The majority of cinema-goers have reported being disturbed by the behavior of teens in suits during screenings [2].

Sources:

  • [1] "Gentleminion" hashtag trend on TikTok
  • [2] The Guardian, citing a statement from cinema chain The Regal

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