I got two promotional passes to see WATCHMEN that expired today
I went to the theatre for a late showing and handed the cashier my two passes
"Sorry, we can't accept these" she said, despite the fact that when I got them I was specifically told to redeem them at that theatre
I looked at her and smiled, ready for a fight ahead. "I'd like to speak to the manager"
She pointed me to the escalator to go to the second floor
Now, here's where I was super-cool and where they made a fatal error: They put the manager's kiosk in the "you need a ticket" part of the theatre.
I walked to the person checking tickets and said I had an appointment to see the manager. He let me through without question.
Once inside the theatre area, I saw the manager, who was sweating profusely and unsure of who among all the people entering the area was the one to see him.
I smiled, walked right past him without a word, and walked into the theatre showing the movie.
You don't mess with the kumichou.