Virtual Boy: A Brief History

The History of Fun

Vox Media Podcast Network

Film Reviews, Tv & Film, Hobbies, Video Games, Leisure

4.8 • 605 Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2018

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

The wackiest (and most disasterous) Nintendo console of all time goes under the microscope! Who's bright idea was it to create this silly helmet contraption in the first place? Will it make you go blind? And what's with all the red? Chris Plante uncovers the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the history of fun where we explore the hidden backstories behind the things you love to do.
0:17.1	Everybody in the world loves to do them.
0:19.0	So do we.
0:20.1	My name is Russ Frustick.
0:21.2	I am joined by Allegra Frank.
0:22.6	Hey Allegra.
0:23.7	What's up?
0:25.0	What's going on?
0:26.2	Not much.
0:27.1	Not much.
0:28.2	Chris, Plant, what is going on with you?
0:30.5	I'm doing okay, you know?
0:33.2	I guess.
0:34.0	I don't really know.
0:37.0	I'm trying a different persona today.
0:38.8	It's a more active, more upbeat persona.
0:41.5	More thrilling.
0:43.5	What do you guys think?
0:43.8	Shock, jock, radio, rust-wash dick, and the gooch.
0:49.3	The gooch.
0:51.6	I don't know how I feel about that.
0:53.4	You know what?
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