Didn't I hear some places are banning the suits? You sure did. Due to the rowdy – and understandably confusing – behaviour sparked by the #GentleMinions movement, some cinemas have started refusing "any group of guests in formal attire" entry to screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru due to "recent disturbances."
The suits are a tribute to Steve Carrell's character, Felonius Gru, the Minions' conniving boss in the series. And while most of the teens have been exhibiting good behaviour while attending the screenings, it's been causing a headache for some theatre operators across the pond.
Teenagers wearing suits have been banned from some screenings of Minions: The Rise Of Gru after a viral trend prompted rowdy behaviour.
One independent cinema in Wadebridge, Cornwall, has banned any unaccompanied children who are wearing suits from watching the film. In a statement posted on Twitter, The Regal wrote: “We are currently not admitting unaccompanied children wearing suits for 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru'.
Cinema Bans and Annoyed Theater Employees Push Back on 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' Viral #Gentleminions Trend. Teenagers wearing suits have been banned from attending some screenings of Minions: The Rise Of Gru after a viral trend prompted unruly behavior.
The Gentleminions wear suits and wreak light havoc
To be a Gentleminion, one must arrive at the movie theater in formal attire – usually a suit and tie. Then, after one has purchased a ticket to “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” one must film themselves before, during and after the film to demonstrate their excitement.
It's all part of a viral TikTok trend involving the little yellow henchmen that stole the show in 2010's animated hit Despicable Me.
The decision comes amid a viral trend on social media app Tiktok involving large groups of teenage boys, who call themselves The Gentleminions, filming each other going to watch 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' in formal dress.
Not because they're dressed smartly–or maybe not even because they're sneaking in a snack–but because of some of the groups' rowdy behaviour. Some videos see groups of at least 20 young boys attend a screening, clapping and yelling and generally being disruptive within the cinema screen--runining the fun for everyone.
The story behind the video
Hirst got the idea to go to the theater in suits from TikTokers, who suggested pulling off the stunt but had not posted videos actually doing it at the time. He and a group of his friends decided to make the video after their end-of-year formal at their school in Sydney, Australia.
Fear Not, Australian Cinemas Confirm They Won't Be Banning Suits At 'Minions: The Rise Of Gru' Suit up, boys. Movie giants Hoyts and Event Cinemas have confirmed that they will not be banning suits to any screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
“The suits market is down 40% in five years, I don't think that is ever coming back to that level. But I do feel there are huge opportunities for dressing-up for celebrations – I feel like everyone is going to go very big on weddings.” Saxton says people are demanding clothes “work harder” for them.
WASHINGTON (TND) — A social media trend centered around a new movie has led some theaters to outright disallow teenagers wearing suits to attend any screenings. The trend, apparently originating on TikTok, is called "#Gentleminions" and focuses on the recently released animated movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru."
In addition to the violent scenes and scary visual images mentioned above, Minions: The Rise of Gru has some scenes that could scare or disturb children aged 5-8 years.
To answer one of the biggest questions in the Despicable Me franchise, the Minions speak a made-up language known as Minionese, sometimes additionally known as Banana Language or Minion Language.
Over the past half-century, the wearing of suits has become far less common than it once was and is now usually reserved for formal and business activities. During the 1990s, many businesses in North America adopted casual dress codes, beginning with "Casual Fridays" and then extending to the entire business week.
Construction. The skill and methodology of construction impact the final product significantly. Hand made suits come at a hefty cost, and mass-produced garments often skip important structural features to cut down the cost of manufacturing.
Courtiers Began To Dress Differently
At this point, courtiers began to dress in sober tunics and fitted breeches, in sombre tones which echo the tones of most modern business suits. Shades of tunics and breeches worn included grey, navy and taupe. These primitive "suits" became more tailored over time.
Australian workplace dress codes
Formal business (e.g. business suit and tie for men; business suit or business style dress for women) Smart casual (e.g. sports jacket with chinos or nice jeans for men; nice slacks, skirt or dark jeans with a collared or dressy top for women)
R 18+ restricted
R 18+ films are legally restricted. R 18+ films are not suitable for people aged under 18 and people screening R 18+ content must not allow those aged under 18 to view the content.
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The video that really kicked off this trend was created by an 18-year-old from Sydney, Bill Hirst. His TikTok of 15 of his friends watching the movie at Chatswood Sydney has been viewed more than 35 million times.
In the clips, the teenagers have swapped out their day to clothes for smart tailored clothing just like the film's main character Gro (voiced by Steve Carell). The craze also features the boys clasping their hands together, just like Gru, as well as standing to applause when the film ends.