Video tape

A lot of young people today have no idea what a "video tape" is, and might think it's a complicated and discreet suicide method, in which case they'd be horribly wrong. So i'm here to tell people about it. A video tape is a roll of thin magnetic tape with magnetic video storing. (specifically, iron oxide) To work, it needs to be decoded with a suitable machine, which is where the tape player comes into play. Finally, it uses a little motorized wheel to move the tape, and speed can be controlled, or you could rewind it. Video tapes (or cassettes) could be rented in stores, with the most prominent rental bussiness being Blockbuster, and these stores also had specific machines meant just for rewinding the tapes.

I just rented Home Alone from Blockbuster, this new "video tape" technology is awesome!

by icantthinkofaname117 December 17, 2025

magic video tape

This is the VHS tape that was miraculously found by US troops in Afghanistan which contained an alleged confession by Osama bin Laden to be the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. He previously denied involvement so it was fortuitous that this tape was found in a country the size of Texas. The man in the video tape does not really look like bin Laden but the media has failed to point this out.

Bush's case against al Quaeda was shaky until they found the magic video tape.

by Kopernikus August 5, 2010

I have to return some video tapes

A statement made when you need to quickly get out of a situation or leave the conversation or a room. A great excuse for tardiness or and absence.

Also an euphemism for going number 2.

A line used many times by Patrick Bateman in the book "American Physco." written by Bret Easton Ellis

"Where you going, dude? We got another round of beers coming?"

"I have to return some video tapes."

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"Those fish tacos tore me up. Umm, I have to return some video tapes."

by mrRected April 16, 2010

Returning some Videotapes

The standard response that will excuse you from any social situation, thereby allowing you to dispose of the bodies you have sitting in your trunk.

Where are you going to?
-I am returning some videotapes...
Ok, well say hi to your wife, hope she feels better!

by jomamma12345 October 25, 2009

Videorape

To video record someone without their consent and then upload that video onto Youtube without her knowledge.

Joe videoraped me. I told him to take it off, but he didn't!

by MohawkRain924 December 1, 2009

videotapes

That which must be returned immediately when one is in a situation they desire not to be, a'la Patrick Bateman from American Psycho.

Mom: "When are you going to get married and give me grandkids?"

Me: "I have to return some videotapes"

by Radiant Such April 26, 2014