Archie McPhee
Seattle's novelty institution: rubber chickens, emergency moustaches and an unreasonable number of items shaped like tinned meat.
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How to get the most from it
Archie McPhee sits in Weird Shops under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, weird and nostalgic.
About this category: Bizarre product galleries and gift catalogues. Browsing is free and considerably wiser than buying.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Archie McPhee: quick answers
Is Archie McPhee free?
Yes. Archie McPhee is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Archie McPhee?
No. You can use Archie McPhee without signing up for anything.
Does Archie McPhee work on a phone?
Yes. Archie McPhee works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Archie McPhee safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Archie McPhee take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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