[crabapple]

Yeah, so, how many people here have been to see a drive-in movie? I have not been since the early 90's.

Hell, most of these historic theatres are being torn down, and to my knowledge no new ones have been built because it's an archaic entertainment concept. For many people living in most areas, if you have a memory of going to drive-in movies, you have to be at least a certain age, say, 30's and upwards. For a few lucky people, a drive-in theatre is somewhere near you, and still functioning, and you can still go see a film there!

This is a special experience that I have nostalgic memories of...driving into a big parking lot (only in the evening, because it has to be DARK before a drive-in movie can be projected...it's outdoors!) with special speakers mounted on poles, parking in front of a big screen, hooking the speaker to your car window to provide the sound for the movie, and walking over to the concession stand to get some creepy sort of food to eat while watching the movie.

Since everyone is in their own cars, separated and somewhat private, drive-in theatre patrons often could come up with very creative ideas about what to do in the car while the movie unspooled.

If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting one of these places, and are not likely to, there are websites, and DVDs, and books that will illuminate you on the subject.