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Yes, but it's absurd to claim that just because Hollywood goes down and your local cinema closes that these kids will be permanently unemployed because of it. (Note: getting laid off would be a great life lesson for a majority of the youth)

These kids earn disposable income and dispose of it. It's safe to assume that a fair portion of this demographics disposable income is disposed of at their local theatre, whilst simultaneously providing most of the staff there too.

If these kids can no longer dispose of their income at the theatre, then it's safe to assume they'll quickly find somewhere else to dispose of their money. These other locals will receive a boost in business and require hiring more staff, possibly extending shifts into the times when young adults are more prevalent rather than closing at 8pm.



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