The Argos catalogue

One would probably think that there’s not much to say on the Argos catalogue, least of all to blog about, but I’d argue that it’s a great nostalgic magazine for three pretty specific reasons.

1. Skateboarding potential

It’s a great skateboard on carpeted floors (surprisingly so too, given the thickness. You’d expect the spine to tilt on the 'push off'...but it doesn’t - unlike the Yellow Pages). Worthy competitors include: Freemans catalogue, special offer leaflets and Spinechiller magazines.

2. The “Argos Catalogue Game” (2 players)

Set-up: 1x Argos catalogue open in front of players, sat side-by-side. 

Aim: Pick the item you would want on each page before the other person potentially picks it
Rules: Turn the page. Quickly point to what you would choose (if you could have anything). Fastest finger wins. In the case of a dispute, oldest player wins. Loser must pick an alternative item. Continue game until the last page or, until dinner is ready. Resume post-dinner.  

3. Parental misuse

Perhaps my favourite memory: compiling my wish list to Father Christmas using the Argos catalogue, and getting Dad to check it.

“Dad, here’s my list. Can you spell check it please?”
“That’s great Liv. You need to make it a bit easier for Father Christmas though – he's got a lot of kids to get presents for. So, what you need to do [cue Dad reaching for the Argos catalogue], is write the page number, product code, and the price next to each item on your list. Okay?”
“Okay Dad, thanks”.