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Best Archer Cameos And References

Archer has created so many unique and classic catch phrases, but it dips its toes into the pop culture pool from time to time. Here's a look at the best references and cameos in the underrated FX comedy.


Burt Reynolds, Marvel Comics, Kenny Loggins... deadly and often forgetful secret agent Sterling Archer loves 'em all and it shows during his verbal lashings at his fellow ISIS employees and anyone within hearing distance. Yes, he might screw up the facts every now and then (okay, maybe it's most of the time) but he's got passion and in the end it's really his effort that counts... and the fact these lines can make us spit our drinks from laughter while watching the show. Now continuing with Season 3, there's literally dozens of reasons to watch Archer, so there's no reason not to tune in every Thursday at 10pm (EST) on FX. Unless you're deaf and blind, but even then I bet the show will still find a way to make you burst into laughter.

When you're all set reflecting on the best Archer references and cameos, don't forget to also check out the best Archer jokes.

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Anchorman
Credit: Dreamworks
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Whore Island

Ron Burgundy found a spot in our hearts back in 2004, and he dug his way in with countless stupid lines. One idiotic gem was produced during an argument with his co-anchor, Veronica Corningstone. She dared to say the legendary Ron looked like a blueberry, so he fired back with full force, "Why don't you go back to your home on Whore Island?" We laughed, we cried, good times were had.

Now comes Archer, where more laughs and good times are had and the mysterious island is brought up by a second lovable idiot. Malory Archer calls out her son for using ISIS as his own personal travel agency, saying "it doesn't exist so you can jet off to Whore Island!" Such a stunning remark forces Sterling deep into thought and he eventually responds with "Sorry, I was picturing Whore Island." It brings a tear to my eye to tell you that Archer never went to this illusive "Whore Island," but he came pretty close when he was a captain on the island of pirates!

Predators
Credit: Twentieth Century Fox
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Predator

Few can stand up to the dangerous alien hunter (somehow Danny Glover makes that list, go figure) and Sterling Archer recognizes the danger of a Predator. While on a mission in the jungle with Cyril and Lana, Cryil suddenly disappears. Shocked, Archer readies his weapon and cautiously looks around the environment. Lana knows what he's up to and asks "You're looking for Predator, aren't you?"  Damn right he is! That thing has a freaking plasma cannon, blades that'll cut a blue whale in half, and to top it off, the creature is invisible! But Archer is an incredible agent with a fine attention to detail and shows it with his response, "Not totally! He has a tell-tale shimmer!"

Nick Fury
Credit: Marvel Comics
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Nick Fury

Rip Riley is the man. And in the comics, Nick Fury is the man. It was only fitting to make the two badasses look like identitical twins. But, there was one critical difference between the two. Rip Riley had full use of both of his eyes and Fury only has one (but rocks an eyepatch for +5 cool points). Through destiny or just sheer luck, Rip is stabbed in the eye and is forced to equip an eyepatch. Aware of the blatant similarity, Archer drops one of the best lines in the entire episode by calling Rip Ripley "Nick Furious." I love you for that, Archer.

Pac-Man
Credit: Namco
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Pac-Man

Poor Agent Pak, we hardly knew you. This ISIS field agent met his demise because of a drunk dial from Archer, who happened to think he was the legendary consumer of ghosts. The fool answered with speaker phone and his cover was blown via this hilarious message,"Hey, tell this broad what's up with ISIS, Pak-man! Wakka, wakka, wakkaaaaa!" Two more lives (a moment of silence for Agent Mgumbe and Agent Ruiz please) were lost in what I call the "Agent Archer Drunk Dial Death-A-Thon."

Dane Cook
Credit: Lionsgate
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Dane Cook

When Archer takes Cyril under his wing, the accountant is thrilled to become a smooth killer. He anxiously asks if he'll get to learn karate, and Archer retorts with a hilarious jab at a famous comedian. "Karate?! The Dane Cook of martial arts?! No! ISIS agents use Krav Maga." Well played, Archer, very well played.  Your move, Dane Cook.

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