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Commentary, behind-the-scenes features, bloopers: What did we lose when we said goodbye to DVDs? (english.elpais.com)

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[-] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

my local video store had the perfect setup. they were next to a pizza place and actually installed a window connected to it so you can order a pizza and look for a movie to watch while waiting for it to be ready. it was perfect. now its a stupid ass dollar store

[-] harsh3466@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

Do you live where I live? Exact same scenario, including the fate of the building.

[-] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

holy shit its possible. family video connected to a marcos pizza?

[-] harsh3466@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

YES!

[-] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

holy shit i never thought id find anybody from my hometown on lemmy LOL this is amazing

[-] harsh3466@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

Me either! Is it now a dollar general?

[-] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

yep it sure is

[-] harsh3466@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

Oh damn. That’s wild.

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