To the VHS Cassette Tapes Onto Which We Recorded Our Favorite Shows, Most Notably ‘Quantum Leap’,
Thank you for your service. We recorded over and over, sometimes shoving you into the VCR too hard when we remembered at the last minute that the show was about to start. Your labels were a mess of crossed out pencil and pen. We rewinded you so. many. times. The physical abuse you took really can’t be quantified.
What you did for us was invaluable. Shows like ‘Quantum Leap’ were on after our bedtime, so being able to record them and watch them the next day after school was ESSENTIAL. The joy of knowing an episode was waiting for us (and we could fast forward through the commercials!) was such a joy. And I can only remember like two times when the show wasn’t there, and I really don’t think that was your fault, VHS Cassette Tapes. Even if we might have blamed you at the time. Words spoken in frustration, I hope you understand.
I know you’re long retired now. Please know all the good you achieved during your career.
Love,
-e.