There seems like there are two basic types of people that go to entrainment events, such as a movie, concert, or sporting event, of which, one type simply takes in the entertainment and pretty much remains glued to their seat as opposed to the other type, that indulges in various snacks and drinks, and if of age, alcohol, and thereby moves above at their leisure as if the entertainment, while important, is all basically part of the total package, and they desire to appreciate it in the way and form that gives them apparently the most satisfaction.
The thing about those people that consume a fair amount of drink and food while at the entertainment event, is that they seem to not be overly concerned that they will first of all, miss anything of import, and secondly that it seems as if in order for them to enjoy their evening out, they need to indulge themselves, and typically they have budgeted for the extra expense of what they are consuming. Those, on the other hand, that don’t partake in any extra snacks or drinks, or doing so in a moderate way, are of an entirely different mindset, in which, first of all, it it’s the entertainment that is the main thing, and typically they have predetermined that they don’t want to spend extra money on drinks, snacks, or souvenirs, because they don’t see the value or much of the point in doing so.
Of course, from a venue standpoint, the proprietors of such love those customers who do indulge. It is those specific customers that help them to turn a profit best, or at least to meet their expenses, because their business model depends upon the customers spending money on those snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The pricing of these items, though, typically takes into consideration that once a customer enters the venue, that they are a captive audience, which is why the items so being purchased can be priced at the level that the customer so sees.
Indeed, the fact that people are different and look upon entertainment in their own individual way, makes for the type of mixture that is beneficial for all those so involved, because those that are more stoic and disciplined are not compelled to buy anything other than the ticket that they purchased, which is to some degree, subsidized by those that go about and buy items that they desire and which keeps them satisfied that the overall experience that they are having, is well worth the expense.
The bottom line, whether at an entertainment venue or at home, people are going to behave in a way and manner that gives them the most satisfaction, of which, some of those people are content to watch what they watch, with little or no interruption, whereas others are more inclined to want all of their creature comforts which thus provides them with the type of satisfaction that all is well, come what may.