In the UK, suits are banned during Minion 2 screenings (and it’s hilarious)

In France, Minions 2: Once upon a time there was Gru write this Wednesday 6 July in theatersunlike in the UK where the film ran from 1^uh July. However, UK traders have had to contend with a phenomenon at least as extravagant That the measures put in place to contain it.

The birth of “gentleminions” on TikTok

This second work coming soon seven years after Minion in 2015, the release of the film is a real event for some fansin the very literal sense of the word.

It all started with one hashtag on TikTok. To celebrate the return of their little yellow heroes, fans have launched #gentleminions. Accumulating more than 17 million views on TikTok, this hashtag invites viewers to see the film in a group and be dressed up. Result: hordes of young people (we don’t lie to each other: practically just guys) crowd cinemas dressed as if a great ceremony. This mind-blowing video offers a good overview:

Admission prohibited to well-dressed spectators

The problem is, the innocent joke quickly turned sour. The testimonies began to multiply to denounce many overflows during sessions: yell out, disputes with the forerunners and even sketches of bananas thrown on the screen along with the shout “Banana!” », One of the hallmarks of the Minions.

Acts filmed and later published on TikTok, further fueling the extent of the phenomenon. In an attempt to stem it, British cinemas have therefore begun to do so filter entries and reject groups of teenagers and young men came to see the costume film. One could then read at the entrance of many rooms posters which said for example:

” Due to the inconvenience caused in the name of the hashtag #gentleminions, any group of people in evening dress will be denied entry to theaters showing The Minions 2. Thank you. “

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