VCRs

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VCRs were a Trojan horse in the American home that kicked off a rebellion against the centralized entertainment of the big three networks and movie-theater chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Jessica Vincent made her way in June through a busy Goodwill thrift store in Hanover County, Va., passing VCRs, lamps and glassware commonly sold at big-box retailers.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2023

TV and VCRs are really important for spreading fitness culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

The complete prohibition against VCRs had gradually given way to the publication of regime-curated content.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2022

That was just long enough to make Mom and me have to go around the entire house resetting all of the alarm clocks, VCRs, computers, and stereos.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor