Blockbuster Tweeted for the First Time in 6 Years.
The video rental giant Blockbuster is back…on social media. After a six-year absence, the one-time video rental giant appeared on Twitter with a simple message that said, “Just checking in.”
Just checking in. 👋
— Blockbuster (@blockbuster) August 11, 2020
Savvy Twitter users figured out that the whole thing was a publicity stunt and they were correct. Airbnb teamed up with the last remaining store in Oregon to make a 90s style living room.
…cause the last BLOCKBUSTER in the world will be offering movie lovers in Bend a 90s themed sleepover for a limited time—only on airbnb. who’s down? 👀https://t.co/dd4yz1UtZP pic.twitter.com/NJEZK2wxeW
— Airbnb (@Airbnb) August 11, 2020
The Twitterverse didn’t let the stunt slide at all and began roasting the one-time popular rental giant. Do you still owe late fees to Blockbuster?
Ok, we've seen enough. Checking out.
— Blockbuster (@blockbuster) August 11, 2020