RIP Blockbuster: A pop culture haiku

(This haiku was inspired by “R.I.P. Blockbuster, You Frustratingly Magical Franchise, You” by Kevin Fallon in the Daily Beast)

RIP Blockbuster Video

By Jen Maidenberg

Neighborhood stop for

high school dates rated PG.

Press play. Then make out.

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