Ministry of Silly need not apply

// June 25th, 2009 // movies, people

I get a newsletter from Blue Moon drive-ins every week. This morning, the e-mail looks something like this:
The Midtown Drive-In
This Drive-In is for Sale
Serious Persons Inquire’s Only

It’s a good thing I didn’t call to ask any questions about the sale. I am entirely lacking in seriousness. It does seem that having a healthy respect for silliness would be a good skill in a drive-in owner. Perhaps we have found the reason for the property sale. They lost their sense of humor after one too many customers filled a parking space with an inflatable couch for a half a dozen children wearing jammies.

4 Responses to “Ministry of Silly need not apply”

  1. Scott says:
    June 25, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Coincidence that you mentioned the Midtown twice this week. We were planning our first visit this weekend. I assume they are still playing this weekend, they have they their schedule on the website. Any tips for the uninitiated (with small kids)?

  2. cathy says:
    June 25, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    This weekend is UP. Arrive early. Sit in the front row so children can play in the grass. Bring jackets. Have fun.

  3. Scott says:
    June 26, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Thanks. Do they have external speakers, or broadcast over radio only?

  4. Doug McCaughan says:
    June 26, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    No external speakers. They do rent radios for $1 but I’d recommend bringing your own with extra batteries. Bring a blanket to lay on or some folding chairs.

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