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When watching a movie, do you often forget to pay attention to the movie you have on? If so, what year did your attention span die?

Posted - September 30, 2021

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  • 11160
    Yeah I do that a lot. I have watched the Wizard Of Oz 20X  and I am still not sure if she gets back Kansas because of my short attention span.  I lost my attention span in the 60s when they tried to make me take accordion lessons. Cheers!
      September 30, 2021 7:03 PM MDT
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  • 7408

    Oh good, I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s brain is malfunctioning. As far as Dorothy goes, no, she never travels back to Kansas. She ends up falling in love with one of the flying monkeys, they marry and make a living off hot air balloon ride rentals and selling water sprinkle systems, not the kind for keeping a nice lawn, the kind for murdering green witches. 

      September 30, 2021 8:34 PM MDT
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  • 11160
    I don't think she wanted to get back to Kansas because everything was dull there and in black and white (even the roosters). Anyway sounds like a happy ending so I might watch the whole movie next time but I am wondering once they were married did the flying monkey  start getting along with her dog Toto? Cheers! This post was edited by Nanoose at October 2, 2021 8:21 AM MDT
      September 30, 2021 8:50 PM MDT
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  • 7408

    Yes, it took Toto several years to warm up to his flying monkey stepdad… But when Mr. Flying Monkey man stole all the lollipops from the munchkins in Munchkin Land to place in Toto’s Christmas Stocking, back on Christmas Eve 1997, Toto finally accepted him as part of the family….And they lived happily ever after.. The end. 

      October 1, 2021 10:08 AM MDT
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  • 11160
    Do you think the reason Toto took so long to warm up to his stepdad was because he was envious of the flying monkeys Opposable thumbs? Cheers and happy weekend? 
      October 1, 2021 10:16 AM MDT
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  • 7408

    No, I think Toto was jealous of Flying monkey’s red sweater vest and nice hat. Happy weekend!! :)

      October 1, 2021 10:21 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    I get totally immersed in my movies.  I forget what’s going on in the outside world.
      September 30, 2021 7:14 PM MDT
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  • 7408

    I honestly wish I could that. I used to be able to but lately I can’t quiet my mind enough to focus on any one thing at a time.   The only thing that keeps me calm is doing at least three things at once lol. Maybe I’ve caught the ADHD or something. Anyway, I envy you that :) 

      September 30, 2021 8:37 PM MDT
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  • 7795
    My attention span died 20 years ago under very serious circumstances.
      September 30, 2021 7:42 PM MDT
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  • 7408

    We should start a support group for the people who lack focus, but we’ll probably forget to attend the meetings lol :) SQUIRREL! 

      September 30, 2021 8:38 PM MDT
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  • 13277
    1971
      September 30, 2021 8:54 PM MDT
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  • 7408

    Did movies have colour back in those olden day times? 

      October 1, 2021 10:05 AM MDT
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  • 13277
    Of course!
      October 1, 2021 10:06 AM MDT
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  • 7408
    wow!!
      October 1, 2021 10:09 AM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      My children (now adults), absolutely refused to watch any black and white movie or tv show when they were little. They had their minds made up that if it wasn’t in color, that automatically meant it was boring, even without giving it a chance.  Whippersnappers! Grrrrrrr.
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      October 1, 2021 11:33 AM MDT
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  • 10052
    Yeah, I remember thinking that as a kid, for the most part. Few exceptions like early "Bewitched" and "Gilligan's Island". I'll have to ask my children about that. 


      October 1, 2021 9:33 PM MDT
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  • 10664
    My attention span dies after the first line in the movie menu.
      September 30, 2021 9:28 PM MDT
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  • 7408
    Lol, I’m pretty much the same lately. 
      October 1, 2021 10:05 AM MDT
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  • 34452
    Depends on if I put my phone down or not. 

    If the phone it down then I am paying attention. If not then I may half way keep up with the plot. 

    We watched "Those Who Wish Me Dead" last night. It was good. (I put my phone down.)
      October 1, 2021 4:57 AM MDT
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  • 7408

    I’ve not heard of that movie. Yeah, I should put my phone in another room when I want to try to watch a movie and actually pay attention. 

      October 1, 2021 10:06 AM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      But wait, what if I’m trying to call you? It could be something very important, you know! Pick up! Grrrrrrr.


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      October 1, 2021 11:29 AM MDT
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  • 7408
    Jaimie can’t come to the phone right now, please don’t leave your message after the beep.
      October 1, 2021 8:51 PM MDT
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  • 53526

      Friday, October 1, 2021
    ”Hi, this is Randy D, one of your ex-husbands. Listen, I hit it big in the lottery, so I’d like to pay you all the back alimony I owe you plus a 15% late fee and 20% more just because you’re so nice and cool. Well, since you’re busy, I guess I’ll use your money to open a new wing in my basement and hire some more er, um, sandwich-making ladies. You had your chance! Bye!”
    ~

      October 1, 2021 9:58 PM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      Excuse me, what did you say? You keep interrupting me, you know I’m trying to watch a movie. Grrrrrrr. 

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    This post was edited by Randy D at October 1, 2021 11:45 AM MDT
      October 1, 2021 5:14 AM MDT
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