Pavilion Theater Bed Bugs Inspire New Bed Bug Movie Seat Cover
Going to the movies this weekend? Don't forget your bed bug seat cover! Entrepreneur Joseph Harary tells us that after reading reports of bed bugs at the Pavilion movie theater in Park Slope, his wife refused to join him for a night at the movies. On his website, he elaborates, "In the coming months I went to see a Broadway show and this time came in with a plastic sheet to sit on. We got several smiles, a few laughs and many compliments. I realized right away that everyone knew why we sat on them and all seemed to approve. At intermission I held a mini focus group study gathering advice and ideas." And so the BugOff seat cover was born! Here's an instructional video showing how it works:
The BugOff seat cover is available online for just $2.99. It's ideal "for theaters, airplanes, buses, trains and more!" This "comfortable and breathable fabric" is 100% Polypropylene, available in either black or white, and comes with a small, easy to carry bag. Unfortunately, it's not fully compatible with the NYC subway system at this time—Harary tells us, "We’ll have to get very creative for something like that." Time for another focus group!
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The amount of crap that accumulates on those seats is enough of a reason for me to buy these covers. Def worth the 2.99 for the peace of mind. Heck it's cheaper then the popcorn!
This will not work. The "covers" will not prevent bed bugs from climbing out and biting you, or crawling into your clothing or bag and hitching a ride home. They will probably protect you from a speck of dirt on the seat, though.
Great idea Cant wait to hear all the rustling of plastic seat covers while i try to watch a movie.
jacqueline66
Great idea, if it's disposable.
Emmily_Litella
Most movies in theaters are not worth seeing. My time is too valuable.
Rocknrope
The Pavilion is starting to look like an abandoned theater from the outside. They don't even bother with movie signage on the sides, just on the front.
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