# VCRs as Kitchen Appliances The VHS Toaster Brands Wonderbread With Techie Goodness By Bianca | Published 2009-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vcr-toaster References: [i.gizmodo](http://i.gizmodo.com/5154274/vhs-toaster-eats-breakfast-not-tapes) When your kids as you what that box is about twice the thickness of your Blueray or DVD player, you can tell them it’s nothing but a [super slick toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro). Kiss the days of the VHS goodbye and embrace new possibilities of this [retro technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic)—such as using it to add a delicious golden brown glow to your morning slice of Wonderbread. In addition to warming the companion piece to your scrambled eggs, this toaster will also burn the letters ‘VHS’ onto your bread. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Technology Repurposing:** Repurposing outdated technology in a new and innovative way to solve modern-day problems. - **Kitchen Gadget Innovation:** Innovative inventions for the kitchen that look beyond traditional appliances. - **Fun-functional Appliances:** Combining fun, nostalgic designs with a new function and purpose. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that focus on producing unique and innovative kitchen gadgets. - **Home Entertainment Electronics:** Electronics companies that produce home entertainment systems that can be repurposed for other applications. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies within the food and beverage industry that embrace innovative product design for modern consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Visualized Intelligent Toaster Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md)