Well it was cool if you were going in for a specific movie and it was there. Otherwise it became a process where you'd not see anything you wanted so you'd lower your standards and then browse all over again, and again, like searching the fridge..
Shameless plug removed. :laughing:
Yes, it was cool! I can still remember getting the endorphin rush from finding the new release I wanted.
What made it even better was when you'd turn around and see the disappointment on some guy's face as he realized you'd just scored the last copy. :devil: Still, you'd give him a nod because you remember what it feels like to be in his place.
Alas, all too soon the rush was gone ......... as you took your place in line ......... behind 16 other losers. Standing there, ........ forever, ........ forced to listen to people trying to decide on which pop and candy to procure. ........... All the while ignoring their screaming and/or crying spawn.
Finally! It's your turn to deal with the automaton at the check out station. I'm pretty sure one of their job requirements was they actually had to hate working at Blockbuster.
Job interview
Boss: Why do you want to work at BB?
Loser: I don't. I hate BB. I just have to find a J O B.
Boss: You're hired.
Even the employees that didn't hate BB from the start, soon did. How could anyone not grow to hate working at BB. It was like Walmart, but with only two check-out lines.
One last insult before leaving, after you've walked through the TSA scanner we'll give you your movies.
Yes, just like searching the fridge. A 3,000sqf fridge.
Did we ever come up with a single word that describes a person that enjoys a business going Out Of Business due to their lack of customer service? I love Netflix and Red Box.
~ Chance