Rec | MYRETROTVS

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a lovely little website that lets you choose a decade and then randomizes media from that period. You can check boxes to decide what gets shuffled and I often only keep cartoons checked. It's a great "have something on to the side" kinda vibe and fills the void of the randomization of cable tv that I don't have access to anymore.

@colinlrhoades

Jan 28, 2024

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@dakotablue

dang dude new obsession thanks

Jan 28, 2024

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