According to this, the popcorn may be the cheapest part of a movie date

“That is ridiculous to take a friend or that special one to see a movie,” Welsh said. “Plus if you take the girl you like your spending up to $45 because you have to treat the girl with the movie ticket and popcorn and candy to make everything right. It’s just what you have to do on a date if you want the girl to like you.”

Son, if she liked you, she'd pay you back, if you know what I mean . . .