My husband and I go to a lot of plays and concerts, sometimes taking out two teenagers. My son and I are large, my daughter and husband are not. When we head to our seats, if there is a large person next to us, either my husband or daughter sits there, so everyone is more comfortable. In other words, most theater seats aren't big enough to allow two large people to sit next to each other in comfort. So everyone suffers, and not surprisingly the average sized patron feels miffed when the larger person is pressing up against them.

I don't think this will ever happen, but what if theaters had a special row or two designed for people who need extra space? People could self-select ahead of time (it's not like you'd be measured at the door!) if they knew the option was available.

I wonder if people would like this? Would sitting in the "fat row" be worse than crowding the people next to you?