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Many of us remember the good old days of movie rentals. You know that sturdy plastic box that keeps your weekend fun in? When the movie is good, you feel like you won the lottery, and vice versa, when it’s bullshit, you feel like you’ve been hit by a clown in pink jumpsuit and mom’s perfume.
Those good days seem to be long gone as platforms like Netflix and Hulu have taken over our day to day entertainment and have even become our dating buddies. But there’s one page on Twitter that won’t let a classic go so easily. For 6 years, The Last Blockbuster has been posting the funniest stuff and now, dear pandas, we bring you some of our favorites.
Don’t forget to vote for the funniest movie, leave a few comments detailing your movie rental experience, and join me on a journey of fun and nostalgia. If by the end you feel like you want more, I’m ready, just click here. Let’s start right now!
As the credits roll for your newfound favorite movie, you sit in blissful silence, dreaming of a time machine so you can relive it all like the first time, the countdown of ads and trailer pop-ups begins.
Want more? Can you handle yet another emotional rollercoaster ride? Baby, those questions weren’t easy to answer 20+ years ago, just because you were stuck deciding which DVD or VHS tape to rent from the store.
If you are not ready for new adventures, all you can do is watch cable TV. In the good old days, you had to put in the effort instead of waiting for a subscription fee to be charged to your account every month, putting hundreds of hours of entertainment at your fingertips.
Luckily, the nostalgia factor persists with a Twitter account called “The Last Blockbuster” documenting what it’s like to be, ahem, one of the last blockbuster stores. For those of us unfamiliar with the name, Blockbuster Video is an American home video and video game rental service provider.
At its peak in 2004, Blockbuster had 9,094 stores employing approximately 84,300 people, but as of 2019, only one franchised store is still open in Bend, Oregon. I don’t know if this is the same store as the store that posted this hilarious content, but it’s worthy of praise anyway!
Back in 2016, the creator of The Last Blockbuster told The Daily Dot that the account was managed by several people who worked at the store. “We are a small business, so we take it in turns to launch social media, operate cash registers, and empty return boxes,” they said. “A lot of people seem to think it’s a trash can, even though we put up a sign saying it’s for movies and games only.”
The rental shop was not doing very well, they even joked that they were the only ones open, so they decided to investigate possible problems. They found that instead of blaming the internet for their problems, they could use it to get closer to potential customers: “This account was created to meet them face to face and build personal relationships to create a better future for Blockbuster. contact the people who owe us late fees.”
The Daily Dot asked some very interesting questions, such as what would be the first thing the author of a Twitter page would do if he suddenly took over the company. “I’m glad you asked that question,” they said. “Three things: 1) Modernize our movie library. 2) Update our youth energy drink options. 3) Get rid of asbestos.”
Sweaty little guy with hair dye running down his forehead? He doesn’t work for the government anymore, he just thinks so.
The creators also spend time complaining about teenagers parking their cars near stores to have some fun in a teen dream. “My manager always told me to walk with a broom,” says one of the authors.
But jokes aside, The Last Blockbuster is more than ever committed to providing a high quality selection of VHS, DVD and Blu-ray at a reasonable price. “We are here today. We will be here tomorrow. If our driver wins the case, we will be here next year,” they said.
Oh, but we are green! We divided the garbage into two piles: “You can burn it during the day” and “It is best to burn it at night, the smoke is a little poisonous.” Here you go.
Let’s add a crash course history lesson if you need one. In 1965, Eastman Kodak introduced the Super 8mm film format to the market, allowing shorter versions of films to be shown at home. But what changed the world of indoor entertainment was the release of the Sony Betamax in 1975.
It took Japan’s Victor Corporation (JVC) just a year to produce what we now know as VHS, essentially removing Betamax from the game and allowing further technical development. Only a few years later, LaserDisc appeared on store shelves. Released in 1978, it featured Jaws as the first film to adopt the new format.
This will become the basis for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, leading to rentals. Netflix originally started in 1997 as an online movie rental company. People rented movies from their website and Netflix sent them physical DVDs. Netflix will launch its movie streaming service in 2007, and the rest is history.
In any case, movie rental shops will remain a nostalgic highlight for our youth. Maybe we’ll see a revival in the near future… who knows? But for now, we continue to enjoy everything The Last Blockbuster has to offer.
As you continue to scroll through this list, don’t forget to vote for your favorites and leave a comment. Have you been lucky enough to live in the rental era? What is your favorite part of them? Enjoy the rest of the day and see you next time!
Graveyard of recently bankrupt networks. Niiiiis. Spiritual Halloween. A bag of spider web costs $4.99 and you are followed all the way by guards like Winona Ryder. However, you should always stop. For God’s sake, today is Halloween.
Movies Donald won’t watch: Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Fava Labyrinth, Paris, Texas. He doesn’t like “P” tapes.
I’m still reading, but only laughing out loud. When Colleen finds out about this prom, she’ll want a cow.
Oh my god, I just keep reading and reading this like I don’t need to wake up for just a few hours. I love love love this theme. Continue in the same spirit. I’m going to read all this damn information about them.
Note. This post originally had 77 images. It has been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes.
Egle is a content creator for Bored Panda. She has a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Creative Writing from the University of Essex, and has studied subjects such as Propaganda & Film, Sci-fi Writing, Psychiatry & History of Mental Illness, and more. She has a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Creative Writing from the University of Essex, and has studied subjects such as Propaganda & Film, Sci-fi Writing, Psychiatry & History of Mental Illness, and more. She holds a first class BA in Film and Writing from the University of Essex and has studied subjects such as Propaganda and Film, Science Fiction Writing, Psychiatry and History of Mental Illness, among others. She holds a BA in Film and Writing from the University of Essex and has studied propaganda and film, science fiction writing, psychiatry and the history of mental illness. A former senior video editor, she now makes writing her main passion. In addition, she is a passionate artist and painter. She also enjoys baking, learning new languages and watching true crime documentaries on Netflix. Follow her if you like fun, inspiring and touching content!
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Post time: Dec-15-2022