Most widely sold products include the original isoamyl nitrite or isopentyl nitrite, and isopropyl nitrite. Isobutyl nitrite is also widely used but is banned in the European Union. In some countries, poppers are labeled or packaged as room deodorizers, leather polish, nail polish remover, or VCR head cleaner to evade anti-drug laws.

Popper use has a relaxation effect on involuntary smooth muscles, such as those in the throat and anus. It is used for practical purposes to facilitate anal sex by increasing blood flow and relaxing sphincter muscles.

The drug is also used for recreational drug purposes, typically for the "high" or "rush" that the drug can create.

Poppers were part of club culture from the mid-1970s disco scene and returned to popularity in the 1980s and 1990s rave scene.
“Hey I’m going to a rave later and might get plowed after.”

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Telling someone you understand what they are saying to you.

Synonym: I'm picking up what you're putting down.
Becca: I hate that girl on American Idol - don't know what it is, but she totally sucks.

Beth: I'm tracking you like a pawn shop VCR.
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dont leave yet, you still got some vcr up your nose
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Visible Cocaine Residue. When you still have cocaine in your nostrils.
Girl you might want to wipe your nose. You have a VCR situation going on.
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Ace: Hey dad, can I borrow your VCR machine?
Dad: Why?
Ace: So I can fucking sell it on Ebay and buy a Netflix subscription.
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Sugar's boyfriend. he is another character from AA, and is openly gay for sugar. the ship name is JHS and it has been confirmed as cannon. he was originally called vhs but the creator changed it.
vcr: I love you sugar
Sugar: No homo right?
vcr: 😐😐😐
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