booth gnomes

(n.) Mythical creatures meant to scare and /or confuse new movie theater employees.

As an usher walks down a dark hallway to start up a projector, an experienced employee will shout, "Watch out for booth gnomes!"

by muse_ick August 24, 2006

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booth madness

A dissociative state that afflicts cinema staff after too many hours (or days) at the theatre surrounded by underage workers, broken equipment, and apathetic theatre owners. Can be accelerated by OH&S and labour law violations. May result in blindness, death, or Film Done Wrong.

"I became wracked with booth madness and kicked a print across the floor." - Brian Wrap

Red Lightreader: "Man, that concession girl is cute."
Phil M. Splicer: "Dude, she's underage!"
Red Lightreader: "Sorry, booth madness."

by Rick T. Fier December 13, 2008

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booth madness

A dissociative state that afflicts cinema staff after too many hours (or days) at the theatre surrounded by underage workers, broken equipment, and apathetic theatre owners. Can be accelerated by OH&S and labour law violations. May result in blindness, death, or Film Done Wrong.

"I became wracked with booth madness and kicked a print across the floor."

"Man, that concession girl is cute."
"Dude, she's underage!"
"Sorry, booth madness."

by Fill M. December 10, 2008

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booth madness

A dissociative state that afflicts cinema staff after too many hours (or days) at the theatre surrounded by underage workers, broken equipment, and apathetic theatre owners. Can be accelerated by OH&S and labour law violations. May result in blindness, death, or Film Done Wrong.

"I became wracked with booth madness and kicked a print across the floor."

"Man, that concession girl is cute."
"Dude!"
"Sorry, booth madness."

by Fill M. December 9, 2008

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