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VHS tapes mixed with trash on the ground

A surprising number of Americans still regularly use VCRs

The VHS isn't dead yet. (Apparently.)

On Sep 5, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech

How ‘Everything is Terrible’ kept the magic of crappy VHS alive

Not the worst.

On May 27, 2016 by Colette Shade

Internet Culture

Dude arrested for failing to return ‘Freddy Got Fingered’ VHS in 2002

Probably not worth it.

On Mar 24, 2016 by Peter Bd

Internet Culture

Betamax has been alive this whole time, but Sony’s about to kill it for good

Last call for Betamax enthusiasts!

On Nov 10, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

This Instagram feed of old VHS clips is required viewing

Did entertainment really look like this?

On Oct 19, 2015 by Luke Winkie

Internet Culture

The 4 people in North Dakota who create all our fake national holidays

It happens behind the scenes n a VHS-digitizing business.

On Jul 3, 2015 by Dylan Love

IRL

I was a teenage VHS porn impresario

I sold VHSes for lonely old men to jerk off to. Here's what I learned.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Hal Phillips

IRL

7 classic ’90s scents that Bath & Body Works needs to bring back

Smell ya later.

On Jun 6, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

6 perfect ’90s TV shows that are overdue for a comeback

This isn't our nostalgia talking—it was truly TV's golden decade.

On Apr 23, 2015 by Spike Friedman

Internet Culture

Retro VHS covers for your favorite modern TV shows

The retro covers without the actual hassle of VHS tapes.

On Apr 3, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Parsec

Watch the hilarious highlights from a low-budget ’90s computer show

Tim Testa really knew his way around a desktop.

On Dec 10, 2014 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Captain America goes full ’80s action hero in this fan-made trailer

Captain America meets RoboCop in the VHS-style trailer. 

On Nov 7, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Cache Monet’ woos art collectors with GIFs

In three weeks, this digital artist had over 880,000 visits, received offers from galleries, and sold a four-minute video clip for over $3,000. 

On Dec 16, 2013 by [email protected]

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