It's not a dumb question at all, can't even count how many times people wonder what to use them for, seen this come up on this board and a different board I post on. For me I would use it as a light sort of hands free run out bag to go shopping anything from grocery, corner store to clothes shopping. But mostly I would use it for an evening out to a restaurant or a casual get together/party when a big bag looks out of place. I was thinking it would be great for the movies but then again I usually sneak in my own snacks, lol and can't fit much into that lil number!