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The Internet Reacts to Toys ‘R’ Us Reportedly Filing for Bankruptcy

By Jenna Anderson

November 9, 2017, 5:07pm

Today, news broke that Toys ‘R’ Us could be filing for bankruptcy. With the retailer rumored to go bankrupt before the holiday season, this news has taken many by surprise.

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Plenty of kids at heart have taken to Twitter, expressing a range of emotions about the potential closing. Some have shared their sadness, while others have made light on the situation. We thought we’d compile some of our favorite reactions to the potential end of an era.

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With Toys ‘R’ Us going bankrupt, the toy industry has one last hope pic.twitter.com/MjHdMb9BLB
— ✨?Amphy?✨ (@ItsMeAmphy) September 18, 2017

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Wait, if Toys R Us goes bankrupt, does that mean I finally have to grow up? That’s some bullshit.
— Covfefe Rock?? (@TheMichaelRock) September 18, 2017

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Quick note for non-biz media: If Toys “R” Us goes bankrupt, that doesn’t necessarily mean Toys “R” Us is going away any time soon.
— Dan Primack (@danprimack) September 18, 2017

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This is payback for all times our parents said “YOU GOT TOYS R US MONEY?!” pic.twitter.com/z6HFvtmD3B
— Jason (@JJ_Newberry) September 18, 2017

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10 bucks says there will be a headline saying that Millennials killed Toys “r” us.
— Tobleroni (@TobiasBDog) September 18, 2017

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Toys R Us is preparing for bankruptcy.

Luckily, Angelina Jolie is planning to adopt all of the Toys R Us kids out there.
— Jeff Dwoskin (@bigmacher) September 18, 2017