This Is Why I'm Broke
Daily gift catalogue for things nobody needs, and the reason several of your friends own a novelty tap they never use.
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How to get the most from it
This Is Why I'm Broke 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 and weird.
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 quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
This Is Why I'm Broke: quick answers
Is This Is Why I'm Broke free?
Yes. This Is Why I'm Broke is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use This Is Why I'm Broke?
No. You can use This Is Why I'm Broke without signing up for anything.
Does This Is Why I'm Broke work on a phone?
Yes. This Is Why I'm Broke works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is This Is Why I'm Broke safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does This Is Why I'm Broke take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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