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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!

Video tape by icantthinkofaname117 December 17, 2025

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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.

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."

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!

Returning some Videotapes 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!

Videorape 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"

videotapes by Radiant Such April 26, 2014

age gate

An absolutely foolproof way to keep minors from viewing content deemed "too mature" for them to watch.

Billy: "So I was trying to watch some videos for an M rated game, and I ran into an age gate, so I put in my real birthday. SOMEHOW it managed to figure out that I am 12. CURSE YOU AGE GATE!!!"

Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."

age gate by Banja January 7, 2011

Word of the Day on August 27, 2026

board chow

A)
The Crud that collects under the keys in a keyboard. Usually more severe in the keyboards of programmers and webmasters as they tend to spend a lot of time at the the computer and thus eat at their desk. Mainly affecting IBM Model M (clicly) style boards.

B)
Can also be used to gross out Non-Techie people

A)
Bill: want to go to the club?
Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

B)
Bill: Want to go out to get a bite?
Bob: No, i am just going to have some of my board chow/
Bill: Whats' that?
Bob: The food scraps that collect in my keyboard; Want some?
Bill: *GAG* *HURL* *GAG*

board chow by BinaryHackerMan September 3, 2007

Word of the Day on August 26, 2026

young pup

a young person, a young adult in their late teens/early 20s.

Ah, you're just a young pup at 23!

young pup by the dog May 30, 2006

Word of the Day on August 25, 2026

grebo

West Midlands slang word for rockers, bikers, greasers etc. In the late 1980s it was used by the UK music press to refer to a specific scene centered around the bands Pop Will Eat Itself and Crazyhead. The term never found favour with readers of 'the inkies' (Sounds, Melody Maker and the still extant NME) and was soon dropped. Now often used in predominantly working-class areas of the midlands and the north to mean someone who listens to rock-derived music and/or dresses in a manner that suggests they affiliate themselves with rock music of some kind.

Some grebo passed with Sabbath playing on his stereo.
The Poppies are at no. 17? God, a grebo band in the charts!
They're playing nu-metal now, bloody grebos!

grebo by cactuscat September 15, 2006

Word of the Day on August 24, 2026

TikTok Farlands

TikTok Farlands is a term to refer to videos that you see after scrolling for a long time. These videos can potentially be disturbing, or weird. Said videos can also have low likes, or low comments.

“I reached the TikTok Farlands bro”

TikTok Farlands by PINES FAMILY TORTURER July 24, 2026

Word of the Day on August 23, 2026

mormon assault vehicle

another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)

"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."

mormon assault vehicle by KVRX January 10, 2005

Word of the Day on August 22, 2026