Blockbuster Training Video [1989] - Driscoll & Egbert Part 2

[@TNewsh]

I remember this training video. I worked at Blockbuster in the summer of 1989. Women would fight over Beaches. I had to settle them down constantly.

[@TheDragonSlayerShow]

Jason Does Dallas? I have several questions.

[@billyskittles1036]

“Jason does Dallas.” 🤦🏻‍♂️😆

[@csukosd]

Beth= 2016 Stranger Danger.

[@Hahsnjs]

Chris Sukosd Just wait until you get to 2020

[@goodcommunitylife]

@@Hahsnjs it is already 2020.

[@snakes3425]

Alfred: I'm going to check out the latest Friday the 13th Sequel Jason Does Dallas Josh: That's an X-rated movie

[@timviper8649]

1:55 associate recommending Bogart classics: Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre or The African Queen to some 9 year old... ya that's what hapenned at Blockbuster. LOL

[@AllisonDancerChick1982]

I worked in a Mom and Pop, and some of my shifts included at least one attempt to get kids away from the entrance to the "Red Room" (take a lucky guess what was back there!). None of them involved encouraging nine-year-olds to rent Bogart movies.

[@APRICEPRODUCTION]

So this is the real reason Blockbuster went out of business.... training video's showing 10 year old boys trying to hit on women old enough to be their mother lol

[@アルセウス-l7x]

Definitely not because it refused to adapt with stream services.

[@Lazylizardgear]

2:40 "Jason Does Dallas" XD I'm not sure I want to think about what that movie would involve.

[@artistwithouttalent]

Oh, it's a _classic._ Takes place right after _Jason Goes to Hell._ He seduces and kills a bunch of succubi, essentially sleeping his way back to the physical world. When he does return, he arrives in Dallas, where he stalks a bunch of horny cheerleaders.

[@AllisonDancerChick1982]

You know, because taking Manhattan wasn't enough for Jason...

[@jorgecortes9926]

Lmao wow...

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

The critics are raving: “Jason Voorhees’ hottest, horniest performance yet!” ~ Swank Magazine “Jason Voorhees keeps this business where it belongs: in the gutter.” ~ Screw Magazine “The Deep Throat of slasher films.” ~ Eros Magazine “Jason does Dallas in a hedonist’s heaven!” ~ Erotic X-Film Guide “Hustler’s Highest Rating!” ~ Hustler “Ten nominations, including Best Picture.” ~ Critics Adult Film Association

[@williamsircin6025]

"..And I think watching watching them made me older too." Well, I guess that technically true. Sort of.

[@Bloodcount]

i love how they put in cliche movie buffs analyzing this training video as if it were Kubrick

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

Ummm...I’m guessing you never heard of Siskel & Ebert?

[@TaylorKnightCosplay]

There's no way a real kid would manage to sit through a romantic classic like Casablanca, now Alfred is more of your typical 9 year old kid.

[@beingsshepherd]

I was aged 9/10 when this was made and agree with you.

[@Starscream2588]

I was exactly 10 years old in 1989, So Yeah no one i knew would watch a movie like that. That was more of an adult movie. Then Again I think this training video is all made up stuff like with Josh there.

[@snakes3425]

I'm pretty sure in 89 most 9 year olds were obessed with the NES

[@Thompsonnw]

I don't know how many teenagers Blockbuster Video hired. My friend went to Blockbuster Video and there were teens working.

[@kdreamland]

This is even MORE insane than the 1990 version! The kid and the woman, tbh can't blame him. And that end credits music.....LOL too bad Alfred is the real star here

[@jasoncinema]

Uh, I worked at various video stores (Movie Gallery 2000-2002, Blockbuster 2002-2006, indie video store in 2010, and Blockbuster again 2014-2016), and I’ve never seen tapes blocked in a leaning position like that. I guess that was their deal back in the ‘80s. 🤷

[@maxtheaxeiswax]

Did Blockbuster have Laser Disks? I hear they might soon replace VHS tapes.

[@YuNgJuELz2007]

maxtheaxeiswax they had dvds too

[@YuNgJuELz2007]

maxtheaxeiswax they had dvds too

[@bfdarecords5614]

youtube is the only way back to the 80s an 90s

[@goodcommunitylife]

2:29 to 2:37 at 10 years old, even I knew what the Maltese Falcon was, and it was definitely not a milkshake!

[@Starscream2588]

Fast forward to the Future where there are no more Block busters. Just Mainly one still operating in the us, Bet they didn't see that coming.

[@rrod555]

Things wrong with part 2... 1. 10 year old hits on woman old enough to be his mother, and wants to be in a relationship with. 2. 1:55 associate recommending classic titles to a ten year old. 3. From 2:20 to 2:23 the kids eyes get bigger and bigger. Gave me nightmares for a week. 4. 3:55 kid has good point/insult and associate can't think of a comeback. 5. At 4:04 that part's just weird. And I'll just leave it at that.

[@goodcommunitylife]

How is recommending classic movies to a 10 year old child bad?

[@CYOnTheBeat]

@@goodcommunitylife that's what I want to know

[@beingsshepherd]

5. Was obviously a play on the film's most famous(?) line, and implied gratitude for her embarrassing recommendation. Just a bit of banter.

[@billyskittles1036]

He is 10 and she was probably 23…

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

@1:41 - That’s actually a myth. Ronald Reagan’s name was used by the studio as a publicity stunt at one point, but he was never actually considered for the role of Rick.

[@joemcnamara6230]

These retail training videos are addictive because they are so cheesy. "Here's looking at you kid."

[@miguelacp83]

Discount Candace Cameron.

[@b3ans4eva]

Casablanca Summer could have been an interesting movie. Don't know why, but I see Kevin Smith writing & maybe directing it.

[@robertcarldecker]

Same here!

[@Timsterfield]

Jason does Dallas....sounds like the gay parody version.

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

The critics are raving: “Jason Voorhees’ hottest, horniest performance yet!” ~ Swank Magazine “Jason Voorhees keeps this business where it belongs: in the gutter.” ~ Screw Magazine “The Deep Throat of slasher films.” ~ Eros Magazine “Jason does Dallas in a hedonist’s heaven!” ~ Erotic X-Film Guide “Hustler’s Highest Rating!” ~ Hustler “Ten nominations, including Best Picture.” ~ Critics Adult Film Association

[@andrewschumm1848]

R.I.P Blockbuster

[@WaffleBrother]

I bet Alfred grew up to be a serial killer

[@quarterjukebox208]

God I feel old.

[@mitchell9687]

This feels like a sitcom

[@Tictac-s2e]

Thanks for laugh. I seriously laughed out loud.

[@aworldgonemad]

3:01 can't breathe... laughing too hard. oh lawd... this is a big one!...

[@orlynbonilla6959]

My son josh trynna clap cheeks behind the blockbuster dumpster

[@GallifreyFilms]

I wonder if Siskel and Ebert ever saw this and how they would have rated it lol

[@williammatthews693]

The two guys in this video are at least just as pretentious as their real counterparts.

[@AdrianCastillo-tq2vl]

I was ALFRED.... and just how stoned is Driscoll?

[@soulvigilante]

I am sooooo glad that Blockbuster employees are primarily slackjawed, indifferent stoners today, as opposed to the perky, overbearing saleshawks the company apparently aspired to in the late 80's (it's supposed to be a video store, not The Buckle!). It's nice to know, though, that Blockbuster had a policy requiring it's employees to encourage preteen stalkers. Thanks for the upload!

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

Jason Does Dallas...and does it well! The critics are raving: “Jason Voorhees’ hottest, horniest performance yet!” ~ Swank Magazine “Jason Voorhees keeps this business where it belongs: in the gutter.” ~ Screw Magazine “The Deep Throat of slasher films.” ~ Eros Magazine “Jason does Dallas in a hedonist’s heaven!” ~ Erotic X-Film Guide “Hustler’s Highest Rating!” ~ Hustler “Ten nominations, including Best Picture.” ~ Critics Adult Film Association

[@robertcarldecker]

3:35 I wonder what Alfred rented instead. Some Disney movie?

[@andrewschumm1848]

Hey lady Do you have any NES games, SNES games and Gameboy games?

[@beingsshepherd]

1989 was too early for SNES.

[@dboy122660]

My guess is that now Blockbuster has online memberships,streaming movies and mail out DVDs as alternate sources of revenue. But in 1989, customers walking in and renting tapes was the ONLY source of revenue...You had to be "perky and overbearing" to get them to rent more tapes so the store can make any money at all.

[@breakthrough1001]

Chris Hanson wants to talk. 😭😂

[@jessicascottpops4184]

Wow that's so cheesy but nostalgic. Thinks for the cool look back into the past. Vhs tapes I remember renting a lot but it's funny how long ago it really was.

[@Starscream2588]

Ever noticed too a lot of job training videos Look Cheesy & lame.

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

Is she grooming that kid? Who thought this was even remotely a good idea!? This is fucking mental!

[@brauliomontoya1411]

Early 90s

[@DanKirchner5150]

mama goin bust yo block boi

[@jkvelasquez84]

Jason Does Dallas LMAAAAOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@callawolf531]

*gasp* The LANGUAGE on Josh. Alfred was less aggressive and he was horror fan [/sarcasm]

[@trublu71]

Nice try Alfred ! LOL

[@kingmorphy1716]

Alfred is awesome!

[@Gus_Chiggins]

I’ve got some good movies in the back room...

[@bdou.8425]

1:11 lol I was sure she was a midget, then she stands up at 1:21

[@domusvita]

Casablanca Summer looks awful.

[@AdrianCastillo-tq2vl]

How about that Beaverton Hills Cop 4 though?

[@TheDragonSlayerShow]

Looks like a remake of Harold & Maude to me.

[@sergeygayduk919]

Sizes and scaling is interesting when observing two young ... (brown heads) (?)

[@acamp2209]

1:53 Maybe if they didn't have such a lax policy on physical customer abuse Blockbuster could have stayed in business.

[@robertcarldecker]

After Driscoll died, who was his successor? Does anyone know?

[@beingsshepherd]

Dickie Blooper.

[@robertcarldecker]

beingsshepherd thanks

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

Robert Rudder.

[@8dukesbats4]

shenanigans lol

[@NateTheGnat]

why did boys used to wear neon pink clothing in the 80s? i remember having those striped shirts too.

[@beingsshepherd]

I think it was part of the exuberant _surf and skate_ trend, esp. late '80s.

[@ShiksaWithChutzpah1]

I like Alfred's Einstein t-shirt.

[@theodoremcdonald9471]

holy shit these kids are LIT

[@theodoremcdonald9471]

Jason does Dallas?! breh im dying

[@jvl3097]

josh was ready to become a man that summer

[@melissafinley5918]

Josh has mommy issues, methinks.

[@misterr279]

Creepiest shit I’ve seen in a while?....”Ted Buddy - The Junior Years”

[@Starscream2588]

OH Also When They said Casablanca Was greatest of all time. have to remember too this was back in 89. I don't think They Saw Titanic coming at all years later.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Titanic was good, but it was NO Casablanca! Not even close!

[@Starscream2588]

@@LadyDragonsblood I disagree, Titanic was based on a real life event that changed a lot in the world. Casablanca just a Movie & would never compared to titanic Or avatar. Now we can also add that sub disaster to titanic as well too. How can you compare a movie Like casablanca fiction when most in Titanic actually happened.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@Starscream2588 Talking MOVIES not real life. Titanic was a good movie....but Casablanca was a WONDERFUL movie... better acting, better actors, better everything.

[@bobblueton]

she looks like the other blockbuster girls (marie?) mom lol, sounds just like her. same facial movements and goofy eyes.

[@billykelly9494]

alfred rules

[@Megasigggg]

Josh wants to bogart Beths bunghole...who can blame him!

[@jaredwilson5505]

So what should we to wait forward hmm how about queen the prophet song 1975 song okay

[@romerjusu3804]

Stalking Beth ....

[@XanSprouse]

OH MY GOD. This is the creepiest thing!

[@snakes3425]

Blockbuster has a policy not to rent r rated movies to kids Yeah until the parents come in and yell their brains out at the associate for denying their kids the rentel

[@BrooklynAvenue]

Ronald Reagan was never going to be in Casablanca.

[@tyreed.3716]

was acceptable in the 80s

[@Luke-3D]

is this what the world used to see as acceptable? i mean what the fuck

[@troyefantroyfan1593]

Things weren’t black or white and she keeps the kid distracted with watching old movies making clear that she isn’t taking that serious but is kind and understanding and educated plus acting then was better than any movie of today even in this video

[@policyisquality3315]

Jesus Christ, how about some spoiler warnings

[@BrooklynAvenue]

1:30 SPOILERS!

[@jmuduke99]

Beth is not money

[@Liv4ever87]

this its so BAD!!!!!! Lol

[@AnnieBrackett88]

Disturbing

[@coolmovieman1]

worked for Blockbuster from 1995 to 2002 never did I see 9 years old's wanting to watch Casablanca the Alfred kid is more like a 9 year old Horror/slasher movies lol lastest Friday the 13th Jason does Dallas was wondering if he was gonna mention Debbie too lol horrible training video worse than Buster Sales that was bad too lol

[@ThePrankDudes]

kyle kimbrell wtf, what are you trying to say? Ever heard of punctuation?

[@coolmovieman1]

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[@ThePrankDudes]

kyle kimbrell First time hitting those buttons huh? Got a little excited and hit them more than once.

[@rentlessrentless620]

wtf

[@plerpplerp5599]

This is bloody awful. 🤦‍♂️🤮

[@darthtokah]

beth is 4/10 tops.

[@savdavid]

Kind of cringy. Example of when videos on "serious" or dry subjects try to make them more hip, cool or interesting by hiring Z-list actors to add "humor".