With instant streaming services like Netflix on the rise, it's easy to forget that many of us began our home movie-watching careers by going to rental stores like Blockbuster and taking home a physical DVD or, even more unthinkable, a VHS.
However, with the announcement that Blockbuster is closing almost all of its remaining stores in the United States, it seems like the days of an old-fashioned movie night are a thing of the past. Blockbuster will now embrace the "if you can't beat them, join them" mantra and move to a streaming-only model. With that in mind, we want to hear what you'll remember about the former movie rental titan.
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While instant streaming is certainly the more efficient way to watch movies and TV shows, those of us who experienced Blockbuster will always hold a certain nostalgia for the nights of sifting through aisles of new releases and classics. As we say goodbye to Blockbuster, we want to hear your best and worst memories of the company.
Here are some questions to get you started:
Did you have any routines that centered around trips to Blockbuster? Family movie night? Date night?
Did you ever get into any heated debates in the store over which DVD or VHS you were taking home?
Were you ever a victim of the dreaded late fees?
Tell us your lasting memories in the comments.
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