Hey, remember being next to another human being? Like in actual real life and not through a screen? And remember when there was more than one human being — sometimes large groups of them even — congregated together at a place to share a single love for one specific thing? I did some digging and learned that that one such place was called a “movie theater,” and that people would gather to watch giant moving pictures projected on a large wall that told stories for sheer enjoyment. Ah, the olden days.
Back before COVID-19 took its little joyride through the film industry, postponing basically every summer movie (we’re holding out hope for Bill & Ted 3), Avengers: Endgame became the most successful movie of all time (not hyperbole). The build-up was almost ungodly, but the movie straight-up delivered. And if you were lucky enough to snag an opening night ticket, you got to experience something pretty special: people yelling at a screen for 3 hours.
Verified Twitter user Scott Gustin recently posted a fun little thread that reminded us how fun going to the movies can be. Check out the power of cinema at its finest:
Oh, He Be Worthy
Just stop what you’re doing and enjoy listening to the #AvengersEndgame opening night crowd react to Captain America wielding Thor's hammer.
CHILLS. pic.twitter.com/RM8fimepxe
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2020
If you listen closely, you can actually hear the sound of peoples’ heads exploding. One excited gentleman is hootin’ and hollerin’ like he just heard God tell the funniest joke in the universe. To be fair, this moment was really really reeeeeeally cool. We all knew that if Cap whosoever wielded that hammer, then he’d be worthy enough to possess that sweet Thor power (that’s how it goes, right?)
Thanos Is So Effed
And of course the theater reaction to PORTALS was bonkers. pic.twitter.com/tllxg9aqMG
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2020
I don’t think even Beyonce could rival this fanbase. When Single Ladies is played at a concert, do people need to be carried out in stretchers (which SURELY happened at this screening)? Do you think our hoootin’ and hollerin’ friend has his voice back yet?
America’s Ass
America’s Ass pic.twitter.com/efx4Rfe2OP
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2020
Ahhh jokes. Remember jokes? Ol’ Cap sure has a zinger here and boy did this crowd eat it right up. Also, remember that time the highest-grossing movie of all time had the guy from Not Another Teen Movie look at his own ass and compliment it? Mr. Hoot n’ Holler agrees with Cap’s assessment in this scene. He concurs and vocalizes as such.
The Ol’ Bait n’ Switch
“I am Iron Man” pic.twitter.com/wYHKaYhzwD
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2020
Tony sure pulled a fast one here. That little scoundrel. Thanos was all like, “Wha-?? Huh??” And Tony was all like, “Over here, fatso!” and THE. CROWD. LOST. ITS. MIND.
Who Run the World?
Female Avengers Unite
(cc @CentralMorgan) pic.twitter.com/n8TC8eB1l9
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 7, 2020
If this scene doesn’t make you do an involuntary backflip then something is wrong.
The Weep Factory Is Open for Business
You’re still not ready for this one. #ILoveYou3000 pic.twitter.com/ZmvfZixCju
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 8, 2020
Ya know. As cynical as we were when we started this post, you can’t watch a scene like this and not turn into a sniveling pile of mush. Our fearless hootin’ and hollerin’ friend has ceased all hoots and halted all hollers. He is all of us as he conspicuously exclaims, “Oh no way dude” over and over.
RDJ, We Love You
And there’s only one clip that can properly end this thread.
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 8, 2020
May you eat a million cheeseburgers in Avengers heaven, old friend. Now excuse us while we watch this movie several more times and scream at our own TV in total isolation.