Video shops across the world have been slowly but surely dropping like flies. I remember the good old days, Fridays after school, The Elanora Heights Civic Video, a VHS or two in hand and, if we were lucky, a bag of mixed lollies.
Alas this is due to become a mere memory and my children will never know the thrill of getting your rental back JUST in time, free movies on your birthday and getting the shop owner to call your mum and confirm that you were indeed allowed to watch the M15+.
There are now only a few lone warriors braving the cold. The last standing Blockbuster in all of the USA is winning at Twitter.
One of these stores has gotten quite the reaction, heading to Twitter and posting a commentary of their experience being one of the last remaining cultural icons of a generation.
We do accept competitors’ coupons but only for movie rentals. We can’t give you half off a carpet cleaning or whatever.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) April 30, 2017
Asking us why we don’t have Blu Rays is like asking a homeless person why they don’t have a MacBook Pro.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) August 6, 2017
We’re watching Titanic and the boobs part starts in like 15 minutes if you guys wanna get down here.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) July 30, 2017
We’re excited to announce that all August our empty shelf space will be rented out by Sue Ann’s Incense & Island Living Literature.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) July 18, 2017
You spoke, we listened. Starting June 1st we’ll be open every day at 5am.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) May 25, 2017
Movie Gallery is a great alternative to Blockbuster if you dislike customer service and a great selection but enjoy super high prices.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) May 19, 2017
Show your mom just how much you care this Mother’s Day with a donation to Blockbuster Inc. in her name.
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) May 12, 2017
Some days we wonder if this was a waste of $150k. pic.twitter.com/DebKFLkSxt
— The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster) May 2, 2017
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