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Fengor
Ah the fevered weekends of renting a video game, and playing nonstop so you could beat it before it had to be returned. Good times.
obsequiouslifechoices
I always hated that company for its ridiculous late charges.
efilecin365
That winning feeling on fri night when you got the last copy of the new hit movie
daugbret
I had this happen at a job. Went in to the lab and there was one person there, who I didn't recognize, taking inventory of the unused desks.
vandal573
Dude must be an og keeping that shit open
finallystoppedlurkingonimgur
I wonder how we can contact him? To tell him we support him?
Shifuede
Is it wrong that the first thing I wonder is how can I get those monitors?
piggapotamusgoesoink
I have so many blockbuster vhs tapes, ex: The Craft. After watching one recently my roomie told me I was unkind. I didn't rewind. Womp womp
EvilFrank77
As a former employee...thanks for the memories. :-)
cuddlydingo
I bet he has a "no pants" policy for that office.
4goodsuccess365
That's right, go down with the ship
ComeJoinTheMurder
I mean, by the end of it all he's gotta get something cool right?
SarcasticComment
All the 2002 monitors he can steal before the foreclosure people undergo inventory
Zetor
Blockbuster had Dungeon Masters?!
eerongal
What else are they going to do with all that time they spend not working anymore?
algavinn
....blockbusters still exist?
Sugarblade
Netflix should take advantage of this and make actual stores where people can rent titles that aren't streamable. Get the people who miss BB
NeatTricks
What a chump! He could totally make MEGA-DESK and come to work with no pants on, yet he stays in his cubicle. /a/VdHm4
nolittleplans
I agree mega desk is a must
ilovemynote7itsthebomb
I had the unlimited video game rental. I would ride my bike to blockbuster and switch games often.
DarvinTorres9
If BLOCKBUSTER makes a Comeback it will be a Hit with the Hipster.
gorillaClutch
I once worked at hollywood video
Monkeybone5581
TRAITOR
voltekker
I also once worked there. The one I worked at was in the ghetto. My frist day there was a pile of feces in one of the aisles....
tacticalewok
I miss blockbuster so hard
imadethisaccounttotellyouthis
I worked at the last blockbuster in my town until the day it closed. They reported my worked hours wrong and unemployment screwed me for 160
DorkJedi
There is an open and operating blockbuster video near me.
splitkc
isnt there still BB'S in Alaska?
Teikonsaint
Yep, think we got 3 or 4 in Anchorage.
LargM
Fairbanks, North Pole, and more!
nayish
Blockbuster needs to build in rural areas with shitty or no internet
jbjba12345
iirc theres still plenty of them in Alaska for that reason
DrMcTouchy
No joke. There's so many.
nayish
Makes sense. I know they'd do good business in my home town. No internet and nearest movie access an hour away
ImjurJiffer
North pole Alaska, saw one there last summer
finallystoppedlurkingonimgur
Did you also see Santa Claus, or his elves?
ImjurJiffer
Just the reindeer.... there's a 'tourist' shop there.
cookseancook
What does he do all day? Actually it's probably for the best that we can't see his monitor or his hands.
mellino19
He browses imgur
derel1cte
Applies for jobs.
CorneliusCornwall
The underneath of his desk looks like a cavern full of stalagmite and stalagtite
Harryurhandsrfreezing
Last Blockbuster Regional Manager probably.
SilverDust133
Sounds like a challenge…
Pikachu88888
Rewinds videos probably
samsneed
He's looking for his red stapler.
Panzer89
He's pulling the copper wiring out of the floor.
zFUBARz
If hes anything like the DM for my area when i worked there, he just pops in once a quarter moves signage around and makes the staff nervous
TyPierdol
Naw, he just watches Netflix.
polyarchy
Otterbotanical
Holy gem in the rough Batman.
Idsertian
"Seek thee out the diamond in the rough." Little did the magical cave know, IT would come to US.
BenderBendingRrodriguez
And chills
scuba7jb
Blockbuster could have bought netflix for 50 million... Whoops. https://www.cnet.com/news/blockbuster-laughed-at-netflix-partnership-offer/
dazed2684
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB984181374790463655 They tried it earlier with Enron.
Piornet
They would've fucked that up too, probably.
astrangehop
Yahoo could have bought google for ten mil.
SarcasticComment
My roku is so old it has a blockbuster button on the remote and no hulu
zma123456
Companies fail because they are too stupid to change or see the change happen. You know what Nokia and Blackberry said about Iphone. That 1/
zma123456
No one would want to buy a phone without a keyboard, so they don't need to worry about it. Stupid management equals stupid decisions. 2/2
51rebaS
Keep in mind that Netflix was nothing in 2000, and the internet was a VERY different place. Anything could have happened in years between.
Vergenbuurg
Reminds me of XeroxPARC inventing GUI, the mouse, ethernet, laser printing from a PC... but the Xerox company heads gave it all to Apple.
TheDino
Xerox didn't invent the mouse. Source: I met the guy who invented the computer mouse.
MinorityRetort
They actually threw it in the trash dumpster, which Steve Jobs then dumpster dove in, saving it all and subsequently making his own version
RootyTootyDrunkenShooty
I still have my old blockbuster card. ITS STILL REAL TO ME, DAMN IT!!
ClintonHardy
Take a look at The Last Blockbuster (@loneblockbuster): https://twitter.com/loneblockbuster?s=09
HeWhoPours
I had it for years. It worked really well for scraping up keef/other powdery drugs
Finduses
Blockbuster still exists as a danish online video rental site ;)
PeopleSeemToHaveLongNamesOnImgur
This comment has been up for 5 hours and no one has the "still real to me Damn it" gif? You disapoint me imgur.
buttsareawesome
Eh. It was so expensive compared to my local movie rental spots. I don't miss it.
ThePieceKeeper
I agree, buttsareawesome. But that other thing.
PennyGraeConfetti
I got a $20 gift card....boom!!!!!
nigglemaster
I wonder if it will work at my blockbuster.
putsomemoneyonthecubbies
Just threw mine away this weekend!
NeverRubAnotherMansRhubarb
cupcakegirl77
I have my card too. I miss Blockbuster.
QuadrumanousCuddler
Although I can't rent movies with it, presenting it to cashiers as payment is still comedy gold.
Idonthavealottosay
Until they're so young they don't know what it is
DjDx
There's a guy that apparently got carded at a bar, but when the bouncer saw the BB card he just let him in...
freegiant
I have a couple gift cards still... WHAT DO
Redjive
Man ill take one if you dont want it
PennyGraeConfetti
Me too! I got a $20 one. Holding onto for nostalgia.
anotherusernamed
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockbuster_LLC
GerberLegalTeam
So there are still a few left?
Headcase0
I've seen 3 in Alaska.
Derakor
We can't let them die, they are an endangered store
anotherusernamed
I guess! I was about to suggest re-opening a few in select areas, possible area for nostalgia growth depending on atmosphere.
Duendes
They'd probably make some profit, renting old games & consoles. They could even market DVD/bluerays as in-person onDemand
anotherusernamed
I miss GameCrazy at Hollywood Video. Blockbuster should bring it back. With what you said as well. Maybe add some nerd shtuff/collectables.
NameNotRelevantToPost
Wait Blockbuster still exists?
Beiki
They're still really big in Alaska and Texas.
clutchthepearls
The company? No. A handful of privately owned stores allowed to continue using the name as part of the bankruptcy? Yes.
MostlyJeffGoldblum
Then what's up with DM-mcgee in OP's post?
clutchthepearls
I'm gonna go with it's BS.
ShinySephiroth
I worked at BB for 9 months in 05. They would tell us Redbox & Netflix didn't offer the same variety & that's why BB would win... oh, well!
SarcasticComment
Ya... the public demandes $4.50 new movie rentals with a 2 day window. Those other companies will never catch on.
Poserman
I'll start paying for a streaming account when there is one that shows ALL content from all providers in HD with full surround.
Poserman
I'm more than happy to pay 60 a month, if it has a good interface that works on my RPI, if possible in Kodi.
StillNotYouTube
I'd settle for three different providers that had everything when combined. We don't even have close to that, and it's getting worse.
zma123456
Every company says the same regarding their competitors until they fail. Look at Blackberry, Nokia, JC Penney, Sears, CirCuit city, etc
howlongareweabletomakeusernameswowthisisreallylongholycrap
JC Pennys is still around. They closed some stores but overall are still doing okay.
RobinYiff
Nokia is still around. They work for microsoft making rugged Windows Phones.
zma123456
They sold their Mobile sector, which was a small part of the company. They have other business ventures. But they missed out.
ConflictedOnTheUserName
Friday nights that place was packed... our local one had free popcorn... I miss Blockbuster
SailorVSays
Yup. I loved looking around for a new video game to rent for the weekend, or waiting for a movie you wanted to see to be returned.
SarcasticComment
I don't. Their unfriendly rental policy/prices drove customers away with a stick. They were the Game Stop of video rentals.
SarcasticComment
Nothing screams childhood like having your $10 birthday blockbuster gift card getting swallowed by 2.5 movie rentals
pollypocketfullofposies
And the inexplicable tanning bed room in the back.
ballerinawannabe
I honestly don't. I would always walk in and be amazed at the number of crappy movies that have been produced. I like my Netflix suggestions
toobsteakJEDI
Working there was awesome for getting dates. No girls coming in at 8 on a Friday ever had plans. Netflix and chill the early years
SarcasticComment
Ya... the Disney section was lit...
toobsteakJEDI
That hit me like a ton a bricks. Never even saw it coming....
SarcasticComment
Neither did she...
hater2644
In my area we lost all our blockbusters but Family Video is stronger than ever
poscduke
I was amazed when I moved to Kentucky and my town had TWO family videos
giraffesareneat
Ayy m8 where in Kentucky?
poscduke
Bowling Green
CaptainBenjaminFranklinHawkeyePierce
I was just there to watch the eclipse
natepel1989
They are everywhere in Indianapolis IN. I don't get it!
shayzac
I actually work as an Assistant Manager for one
UpvotesForAllUBeeches
Amish?
gewalt
theres a family video near where I live. it has a redbox in the adjoining parking lot (at cvs). the redbox gets more business.
NatsukiIsMyWaifu
I have a family video close to me. Not in Kansas.
HeathBarYUMYUM
I lovw family video
plainoldusername
I'm convinced they are a money laundering front for the mob. Bet they refinish a looooot of DVDs
TheMathmos
In my area they killed our awesome video store then replaced it with a blockbuster directly across the street from another one. Bastards!
cowboys1
Can confirm. Family video going strong in Texas.
CryoSleeping
Michigan too...
yankcanuck
Yep Sault Ste. Marie, middle of nowhere UP can't stream.
HurtYou
I'm over in Dickinson county. Internet suuuuucks right now. Internet on campus at Lake State was better.
IservetheMorrigan
Still a family video open on the same corner in Petoskey
ihadagoodideaonce
Northwest Indiana has a ton of them. They partner with Marcos Pizza in conjoined buildings to get more business
Krizzy88
Just had Marcos pizza move into my town last year. That pizza is tasty AF
DorkJedi
probably manages the 10 stores still open.
newsguycraigevans
I drive by it. I see cars there. I just can't figure out why.
DargonBall
Video Game rentals for like 50 cents
IBelieveOdinIsReal
Family Video is the Abercrombie of the old video world. They literally trained me as a manager to primarily look for good looking people...
clutchthepearls
As a former manager with Family Video, they aren't stronger than ever, but they are setup well to survive while (if) they change courses.
smallskillerofhambino
Everytime I ride by the one near me I expect to see it closed. I'm like "How are you still open? "
baconsmellsreallygood
(1) They are useful for areas where internet is either non-existent or slow. (2)Its cheap to rent movies (3) They have more available movies
smallskillerofhambino
I live in Columbus, Ohio though. All of the above are plentiful. That's why it amazes me they are surviving here.
Irishda
They're more reliable for new releases than Netflix, get movies before Redbox, and they're cheaper than demand
enzio64
Because they have recent releases Netflix/Amazon/Hulu doesn't have. And they're cheaper than digital rental services (for now).
clutchthepearls
They own the properties and lease to other businesses.
kr18
They get movies faster than Redbox and Netflix and if you have an excessive late fee they will settle for like 15-20 bucks 1/2
kr18
(roughly the price they paid for the movie and Bam easily recoup their costs) I do feel like with the demise of major video chains 2/3
kr18
There is room for at least 1 brick and mortar video chains to exist provided they have a good selection and reasonable prices
Soylencer
On a scale from 1 to 10 Mb, how slow is your internet?
Kuhmeister
3
MsRazerWolftheSecond
1.8
theFartySarlacc
Kansas?
SarcasticComment
Rural Ohio
thenotsomightyThor
Kentucky too
ProfessorNoonie
NY
enzio64
St. Louis
datelessbowl
Texas as well.
ChillinOnTheWeb
Yes am kansas
whitter86
We have them in Oklahoma too
pressf2forsetup
Indiana
ThrowMamaFromTheTrain
NWI
holycheeseandcrackers
The Region!
ThrowMamaFromTheTrain
Region rats!
RingoItsTheOneThatSaysBadMotherFucker
Iowa too
hater2644
Illinois
Fenix04
I see them littered everywhere in the Chicagoland area.
holycheeseandcrackers
Bloomington-Normal?
muurkybrown
I'm not the comment OP, but I do live in the area. There are 3 Fam Vids in Blono. Free rental if you buy a pizza.
holycheeseandcrackers
Spent many Fri nights @ one near Tipton Trails. Excellent memories~thanks for sharing!
hater2644
Peoria area not far and they took over almost all the old blockbuster buildings
iLikeHockey
Naperville/lisle/downers grove?
Wolfmanwolf
HEYO!
iLikeHockey
Bear down
CreamyCaesar
Michigan too.
Bru9
I've seen them in Howell and Bay City too!
diddleyhole
GR checking in. They're everywhere but only in the seedy parts of town.
Himalayiantortoise
Macomb-warren-sterling heights still going strong and even hiring
fakepolo
shoutout Grand Rapids
diddleyhole
barzilla1911
Oh you mean like Knapp and Fuller?
diddleyhole
On Burton in Wyoming too.
TallForAStormtrooper
The one at Dehoop and Burton isn't that shady.
240zac
I didn't know family video was a national chain. I live in a small Ohio town and haven't seen them anywhere else
IGuessIamThatGuy
Hmmm I too live in a small town in Ohio with a family video..m
demonic
Family video is running strong in indiana pa!
ISenseAChallenger
YOOOO A FELLOW IMGURIAN IN INDIANA PA
demonic
Holy shit I'm not alone?!?! Sup!
ImsorryImthinkingaboutcatsagain
We have them in buffalo!
juststopandthink
I would think that Family Video's success would be largely based on customers not knowing certain stuff about availability of videos.
clutchthepearls
There's like 800 stores across the midwest.
Dolart
Have them here in Oklahoma too. Apparently the CEO owns all stores land. When they finally shut down, he still owns all of that property.
tinyrickisback
I worked at one in new york years ago.
mydakotaandanamaybegonebutnotforgotten
We have one in BG
potatoesupmyass
Spent a year in lima ohio family video is amazing
Joel25
Have it in Canada as well
WarriorSuperman
We still got a few here in Missouri even.
SpitefulRed
Is it just a front for porn?
WarriorSuperman
I'm not sure. I haven't investigated it myself.
hater2644
There is a porn section but I've never gotten any
Crawmak
Shit man I thought they were only in Wisconsin.
WarriorSuperman
Seems that family video is doing alright based on all these surprised Imgurians. Lol!
idontknowwhatwereyelllingabout
Add Indiana to the list
SkyCaptainElias
We got a couple here in Minnesota.
tristan8251
Troy? Piqua? I used to live in both towns and they had it
240zac
Lima
CorneliusCornwall
Cambridge Ohio? The one next the riesbecks?
240zac
Nope. Lima
CorneliusCornwall
Dammit. I drove past family video earlier and thought "how the fuck is that place still open" and then you said that, figured whats the odds
guntstyle
Isnt it on cable rd?
ThatOneSmilingGuy
Xenia reporting in. I thought the same thing.
Cravanicus
We have one near me in Cleveland as well.