Rose Quartz's Video Tape

Rose Quartz's video tape is a VHS that was found inside Lion's Dimension and watched by Steven and Sadie within the break room of the Big Donut in the episode "Lion 3: Straight to Video". In "Lion 4: Alternate Ending", another VHS tape was discovered that was for "Nora", the name Steven would have if he were a girl.

Appearance

The tape is a soft gray colored VHS with the words "For Steven" written in cursive on a piece of tape.

Contents

Rose's videotape contains a short series of clips put together by Rose Quartz and Greg Universe. The tape includes clips such as a shot of the Temple before the Beach House is built, a clip of Greg on the beach, an introduction video by Greg for Steven, and a video by Rose Quartz addressing Steven about her love for him and how she will be half of him.

Trivia

• After Lars walks in on Steven and Sadie watching Rose's video tape, there is a short callback to the episode "Lars and the Cool Kids", where Steven "high-fives" Lars' chest.
• During the video, Rose Quartz uses a fade out transition animation that is very similar to the fade out animation commonly used to conclude an episode.
• The tape inspires Sadie to call her mom and thank her for the lunches she makes for her.

Cultural References

• The video includes an homage to the Cowboy Bebop episode "Speak Like a Child".