Chris Clark sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo, taken in a cafe in Canada. I’m curious…what makes this a dramatic exit? Any theories?
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Chris Clark sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photo, taken in a cafe in Canada. I’m curious…what makes this a dramatic exit? Any theories?
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It is in a theater!!!
Looks like light shining through so frame is not set well and/or the door is warped so the closer is cranked up to ensure it latches creating a good KA-THUNK every time it is used?
ADA non-compliance
I believe a dramatic exit is their version on an emergency exit.
It’s an exit used bu the cartoon character, Snagglepuss, who used the line “exit stage right!!” for his dramatic exits from trouble!!
Perhaps trying to emulate the same kind of silly decor signs Jimmy John’s is famous for?
Possibly the door to the left that would block the exit when opened?
Sounds like Theatre humor to me. Do you know anything more about the room? The building? Is it in an arts district? If so, this would be obvious humor. (I spent several autumns in a theatre troupe oversees.)
Assuming the door and exit device are the proper width, which is optically obscured by a thick wall, I’d say the potential for the other door to be left in an open position thereby blocking the exit path.
I would have to say that the real drama would start if that door next to it were open when a fire broke out. Would the exit be clearly visible or would a panicking person be able to deal with it? Lori, what are the rules to a set up like this?
There is a big reveal coming….
Not to be obnoxious, but just to follow up with my last comment:
A dramatic exit means leaving a situation, scene, or place in a way that is sudden, noticeable, emotional, or attention-grabbing, often involving exaggerated actions like storming off or a grand, silent departure to make a strong impression or end things on a high note. It’s about making a memorable exit, whether it’s an actor leaving a stage with flair or someone quitting a job with a bang, leaving others in suspense or awe.
Key aspects of a dramatic exit:
Purposeful: It’s not just leaving, but leaving meaningfully, affecting the mood or plot.
Emotional: Often involves strong feelings like anger, sadness, or even triumph.
Attention-seeking: Aims to draw focus to the person leaving, even if they’re gone.
Examples:
In Theater/Film: A character storms out after an argument, or a hero disappears into the shadows.
In Real Life (Jobs/Relationships): Quitting a job in a spectacular way or ending a relationship with a grand, emotional farewell.
Thanks Lori! I have enjoyed your site for three years now.
PS: While not the main focus of this topic, a green symbol exit sign can be seen here. (the National Building Code of Canada has required this for 10+ years.)
2021 IBC/IFC allows this for internally illuminated exit signs (it refers to UL 924 which has the symbol option in the edition that’s referenced by the 2021 IBC/IFC).
2027 IBC/IFC adds that allowance for externally illuminated exit signs as well.