There is a trend that's been catching on in Hollywood lately, particularly with comic book movies, where directors decide to hide a little bonus scene after the closing credits of a film. They're known as "stingers", and while they're certainly nothing new, they've recently become almost expected and so commonplace that there is even a whole website dedicated to them . In some cases, they are scenes that take place after all of the credits have scrolled past, while in other cases they are simply outtakes or final scenes that take place during or lead into the credits. Now that people are starting to see Iron Man 2, reports are coming in that (surprise, surprise) once again there is a bonus scene after the credits. Is this really that exciting or is it starting to get out of hand? I can understand that usually they are meant to be little easter eggs that reward dedicated fans or funny little secrets that you discover on DVD afterward, but it has gotten to a point now where sometimes these sequences reveal important plot points and are considered part of the film. Is it arrogant of a filmmaker to force us to sit through all the credits just to get the full experience? It can also cause confusion and frustration when everyone is walking out of a theatre and suddenly an extra scene pops back up on the screen causing people to stop and jockey for position to see what it is. With X-Men Origins: Wolverine they even tried (probably unsuccessfully) to get people to see the film multiple times with three different stinger endings. What are your thoughts on post-credit stingers? Are they worthwhile or just a nuisance? Are some better than others? Do you usually stay to watch the credits anyway? Give us your thoughts here on Open Forum Friday.

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