Ex-employee here. That special scent was often stale popcorn mixed with new plastic - quite unique. Ever had to check the tapes as they came in for scratches and to make sure they were rewound? Some shifts felt like I was the rewind police. Good times sort of, but wouldn't trade those memories.

Hey, I've been to the store in Oregon! It's wild, they've got the old computers and everything. It's like nothing changed since the 90s. Everyone should check it out if they get a chance. Keeps the spirit alive.

I really miss those days. There was something special about the physicality of choosing a film. The cover art, the back-of-the-box synopsis, running into friends... Can't get that from scrolling on a screen. It was an experience, not just a transaction.

It's not just about the movies, it was the whole experience. The smell you're talking about - it's that mix of popcorn, plastic, and carpet cleaner that takes you back. Remember how the new releases had more copies behind the display box? You could spot the empty cases if you were too late. And if you were really desperate, you’d hover around the return drop waiting to snag one.

Blockbuster? More like BlockBUSTED now, amirite? Haha. Bet the last store smells like mothballs and sadness. Streaming for the win!

Only one store left? That's kinda cool, though. It's like time stopped there. Never really thought about Blockbuster as a museum pieces before. Wish I could visit that Oregon store. Bet it's like stepping back in time.

Yeah, it's ironic how things turned out with Netflix. Blockbuster was the giant back then, who would've thought they'd be taken out by the underdog. It's all about innovation and keeping up with the times, I guess.

Ah the nostalgia! I do miss those Blockbuster nights. So much anticipation and sometimes you'd get there and the movie you wanted was out. But when you got it, felt like you won a lottery or something. Sad to see it's just a memory now.