Theatres ban teens in suits over #gentleminions trend
UK cinemas ban teens in suits following the ‘gentleminions’ TikTok trend

Some movie theatres have banned people from wearing formal attire at screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru due to ‘gentleminions’ TikTok trend.
Minions: The Rise of Gru landed in cinemas last month, with fans flocking to see Steve Carell's take on the young evil mastermind.
But the new TikTok craze has seen some, mostly lads, wearing their most formal attire for the special occasion, calling themselves 'gentleminions'.
But the behaviour that accompanies the trend—cheering, clapping, shouting and mimicking the Minion characters—has caused issues for other disgruntled filmgoers.
Take a look at the #gentleminions trend down below.
Why Minions is crushing the box office. pic.twitter.com/IsFSW7Tkrf
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) July 3, 2022
I love being gen z. We have so much power????? #tiktok #MinionsTheRiseOfGru #Minions #gentleminions pic.twitter.com/2OUarPhubj
— Mr. Worldwide (@FairiesUnite) July 2, 2022
better start believing it. #gentleminions pic.twitter.com/54Yo8652r3
— leviticus (@dramatdc) July 3, 2022
However, it would seem that the joke has fallen fairly flat with cinema bosses, who have banned these 'gentleminions' from entering the premises.
One sign, reportedly from a cinema, was posted online saying those dressed in suits would be refused entry to the movie.
It read: “Due to recent disturbances following the #Gentleminions trend, any group of guests in formal attire will be refused entry for showings of Minions: The Rise of Gru”.
It has also led to many theatres being forced to offer refunds to those not in on the joke.
The trend took off right after the release of the new film on 1 July.

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