Evangelion is why I finally got my own VCR btw.
In 2000 I picked up the Evangelion VHS from Suncoast. People online were talking about this crazy mecha anime and I was a fan of Gundam. Evangelion was the *it* anime before Love Hina tainted all of us with its harem degeneracy. I didn't have a VCR and my parents were in the room with the tv so I watched it in front of them, not giving a fuck and marveling at the Eva-01 freak out.
My parents saw first hand the demonic JAPANIMATION I was into. My dad already knew because I made him watch my Escaflowne tape, but this my moms first ride.
"Don't forget about fanservice~!"
My mom was scared as I was smiling gleefully at Unit-01 massacre that poor Angel.
I got a VCR that Christmas a few weeks later. lmao
Basically "please never put that demonic videos in front of me ever again, please do it in your own room!"
I understand you Shinji, I understand you.