I lost my remote perhaps 3 years ago or 4. In fact I didn't lose it, either my sister or one of her squealling brats did. I thankfully have the worlds smallest bedroom so I don't even have to get up to change the channel. I might just get a digi box so I can turn channel by being even more lazy, or I might just get a new TV. Since I am looking to move out, new TV seems more likely.