What it's Like Working at Blockbuster in the 90s

TLDRThis video takes a humorous look at what it was like to work at Blockbuster in the 90s, with training videos, customer interactions, and a glimpse into the store's culture.

Key insights

🎬The training videos were amusing but didn't provide much practical information.

😂The interactions with customers were often strange and hilarious.

💿Blockbuster had a wide range of movies and a rating system.

🎥Employees had to memorize movie titles and actors.

📼Renting tapes was a popular service, but sometimes customers had unusual requests.

Q&A

Did the training videos actually teach anything useful?

No, the training videos were more entertaining than informative.

What was the most memorable customer interaction?

One customer wanted help finding a rare movie and was delighted when it was actually available.

Did Blockbuster have a wide selection of movies?

Yes, Blockbuster had a comprehensive collection of movies from various genres.

What did employees have to memorize?

Employees had to memorize movie titles and the actors in them to assist customers.

Did customers ever make unusual requests?

Yes, some customers asked for very specific movies or had unique preferences.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video begins with a humorous reference to not wanting to talk about something.

01:00A funny introduction to the topic of working at Blockbuster in the 90s.

02:15A review of the hot drinks training video, highlighting the lack of practical information.

03:59Amusing interactions with customers, including unusual requests and funny dialogue.

05:34Reviewing the training video for cold drinks, comparing it to the previous one.

06:56Further interactions with customers, showcasing the humor and oddity of the job.

09:36Exploring the training video for serving chili, with comedic commentary.

11:32Continued interactions with customers, highlighting the amusing situations that arise.