With the rise of home movie streaming thanks to services like Netflix, it’s hard to believe that not even five years ago, video stores were the primary way to enjoy movies at home. BuzzFeedYellow has done us the courtesy of explaining just what made video stores so awesome, and why they have left those of us who frequented them feeling a little empty inside, even though literally every movie ever made is available via the internet in some form. It’s enough to bring a tear to a movie-lover’s eye.