I should, of course, be putting together my presentation on German film in the last decade for class tomorrow. Did I mention it's in German? Rest assured, in the back of my mind, I am putting things together. But I just had to share on my most recent financial transaction. I went to Blockbuster to pick up a German movie, for... you guessed it... my German film presentation. While in line, I picked up a previously viewed dvd for $3.99. So much for sticking it to the man- I fell right into their little trap. Once at the counter, I found a friendly smile and "Did you find everything alright?" However, that all changed when he saw the movie I had chosen to rent. Run Lola Run.
Blockbuster guy: Have you seen this?
Me: Yes.
BB guy: Oh, okay. I just wanted to make sure you want to rent it, because it's not very good.
Me: Well, I like it. I guess, to each his own.
BB guy: Everyone has their own taste.
Me: For starters, you'd have to like foreign films. And it would help to understand German.
BB guy: Uhh, right...
(He picks up the next movie- my $3.99 treasure)...
BB guy: Prairie Home Companion. Are you sure you want to buy this?
Me: Yes. (puzzled laughter)
BB guy: Just checking.
Me: You are the funniest Blockbuster cashier I have ever met. You make me second guess everything. Maybe I should walk out empty-handed.
BB guy: No, I just didn't know if you knew about those.
Me: Well, I do now. (laugh again) I'm glad you have opinions, and that you share them.
BB guy: It's just, I thought you might not like those.
Me: I can tell you thought that. Thank you.
BB guy: You're welcome. Run Lola Run is due Monday.
Me: Have a nice night (crazy person)
Does Blockbuster know what he's up to? Single-handedly trying to take down the company? One rental at a time? WOW
3 comments:
I think it's funny the way you responded to him, lol. Good for you taking it all in stride. I probably would have been annoyed and cursed him in my mind, lol...but that's just me.
lol i love it! you an your adventures!! last time i went to blockbuster with jenny the guy was totally provocative and inappropriate...i guess it something in the air they breath!
I loved Run Lola Run. What a weirdo, that guy. I wonder what movie he would recommend.
"Have you seen the latest Fast And Furious movie? I highly recommend it."
You know, I still haven't seen the Prairie Home Companion film, but I'm a huge fan of the radio show. Although I'll admit I haven't listened in for a while. My iPod owns me. They probably have it in podcast form though. I'll look into these things.
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