Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Tower Records in Torrance

Man, I miss Tower Records. Spent many a day there browsing the aisles for a new CD, any CD, or some DVDs. Being open till midnight 365 days out of the year meant you could kill some time whenever you felt like (and for a teenager, it was the best way to avoid going home too early).

While I enjoy the convenience of shopping online (you get exactly what you were looking for), the joy of discovering something has diminished. The workers there were usually very into music and/or films so they were helpful and more or less courteous. What options do we have now? I guess there is a Virgin Megastore at Hollywood & Highland, but it's just a soulless monolithic building full of "stuff." Yes, I've found some cool imports, but it's an errand to do - not something fun to do.

Whenever possible, I saved my time and money to spend it there, but it didn't help the company escape bankruptcy. *sigh*
Labels: ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

More quotes

"I can have it all!" (Liz Lemon)

"Bitches, leave." (Boddicker)

"We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly." (Newt)

"I know what you're gonna say, son. And you're right, you're right. But uh... Biff just happens to be my supervisor, and I'm afraid I'm just not very good at... confrontations." (George McFly)

"This is me breathing." (Martin Blank)

"Oh, wait. Is she a great big fat person?" (Jame Gumb)

"Dear Baby. Welcome to Dumpsville. Population: You." (Homer)

"This is a Rouchefoucauld... Look, it tells time simultaneously in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Rome, and Gstaad." (Louis Winthorpe, III)

"Better watch your back Fish! Squirrel Master ain't gonna be there for you all the time. Next time I come for you, I'm gonna want some cocktail... FRUIT!" (Nasty Nate)

"I'm so high right now, I have no idea what's going on." (Towelie)

"The review for "Shark Sandwich" was merely a two word review which simply read "Shit Sandwich." (Marty DiBergi)

"Oh, I get it. It's very clever." (Tyler Durden)

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia..." (Vizzini)

"...I am nothing like Family Guy! When I make jokes, they are inherent to a story! Deep situational and emotional jokes based on what is relevant and has a point, not just one random interchangeable joke after another!" (Cartman)

"My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever." (Fitzwilliam Darcy)

Lisa: What do you say to a boy to let him know you don't like him?
Homer: Six simple words - I'm not gay, but I'll learn.

You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity. (Bullet Tooth Tony)

Search This Blog