Rex Manning Day observed by Empire Records fans

Fans of the 1995 cult film Empire Records marked April 8 as Rex Manning Day. They invoked the film's "Damn the Man" refrain and revived a fan ritual at 1:37, replaying the Rex Manning arrival scene and sharing GIFs and clips. The observance matters because it sustains a niche fan community, fuels cult film nostalgia, and shows how shared rituals persist online.