i had to buy new socks the other week. at the same time i bought new work shoes. the new shoes fit slightly bigger than my old shoes. the first wears of the socks before washing them were quite an adventure. they were kind of slippery. so my foot would slide a little bit when i took a step....this emanated a sort of, how should i put this?....a sort of, rather loud....farting sound.
i first noticed this one day when i was walking back to my desk. i passed a woman who was on her cell phone talking. the farting sound seemed louder than normal and i saw her turn her head in my direction.
at this point i had 2 options:
1-turn around and explain to her that i did not actually fart and that the sound she heard was actually due to my new slippery socks which caused my foot to slide up in my new, smooth, shoes. i could also point out that there was no discernible poop-ish smell in the area....or:
2-just keep walking, albeit faster, back to my desk and hope i never encounter this woman again.
i chose number 2. in hindsight, it was the correct choice.
luckily one round of wash seemed to have eliminated the slipperiness, and i no longer make farting sounds when walking.
all in all, i am happy with my new socks. and my new shoes.
I used to throw out all my socks dec 26 and july 1st ish. Then I got married and she disliked that idea so she buys me a new bag every 6 to 8 months or so and they get thrown out when I get a hole in one. I only buy hanes ankle socks XL because they are cheap and the only XL ones I can find in stores that I shop at.
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I used to throw out all my socks dec 26 and july 1st ish. Then I got married and she disliked that idea so she buys me a new bag every 6 to 8 months or so and they get thrown out when I get a hole in one. I only buy hanes ankle socks XL because they are cheap and the only XL ones I can find in stores that I shop at.
what? you have, or used to have, set dates to throw out your socks?
I used to throw out all my socks dec 26 and july 1st ish. Then I got married and she disliked that idea so she buys me a new bag every 6 to 8 months or so and they get thrown out when I get a hole in one. I only buy hanes ankle socks XL because they are cheap and the only XL ones I can find in stores that I shop at.
what? you have, or used to have, set dates to throw out your socks?
did you have them written down on your calendar?
well I tended to get a few packs for christmas from my mommy. and I sortof figured after 6 months they were incurably gross. july 1st ish the ish is the key...becuase it was only around that time....
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I don't wear socks a lot only when wearing boots or my chucks, I find they last me 3 or 4 years. Although I do have one magical pair of socks that were my Grandads, he had worn them for a few years and then when he died in 1979 (before I was even born) Dad started wearing them, then in the 90s I stole them from Dad and they still haven't worn out! They are old man brown and beige with diamonds and they are my favourite pair
I used to throw out all my socks dec 26 and july 1st ish. Then I got married and she disliked that idea so she buys me a new bag every 6 to 8 months or so and they get thrown out when I get a hole in one. I only buy hanes ankle socks XL because they are cheap and the only XL ones I can find in stores that I shop at.
what? you have, or used to have, set dates to throw out your socks?
did you have them written down on your calendar?
well I tended to get a few packs for christmas from my mommy. and I sortof figured after 6 months they were incurably gross. july 1st ish the ish is the key...becuase it was only around that time....
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I've been waiting for the degenerate crew to take this thread over with other uses for sock stories. Hasn't happened yet but I have faith.
For normal use socks last me many years. I prefer bare foot at home and sandals on the weekends so they only get worn at work. Starting Memorial day shorts and sandals are allowed at work through labor day so socks are gym only at that point.
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they have have a elestic band that goes around the middle of the foot at the arch. not quite sure why
forgot how comfy new socks can be. the feel so plush, almost like walking on air
i first noticed this one day when i was walking back to my desk. i passed a woman who was on her cell phone talking. the farting sound seemed louder than normal and i saw her turn her head in my direction.
at this point i had 2 options:
1-turn around and explain to her that i did not actually fart and that the sound she heard was actually due to my new slippery socks which caused my foot to slide up in my new, smooth, shoes. i could also point out that there was no discernible poop-ish smell in the area....or:
2-just keep walking, albeit faster, back to my desk and hope i never encounter this woman again.
i chose number 2. in hindsight, it was the correct choice.
luckily one round of wash seemed to have eliminated the slipperiness, and i no longer make farting sounds when walking.
all in all, i am happy with my new socks. and my new shoes.
what? you have, or used to have, set dates to throw out your socks?
did you have them written down on your calendar?
You do realise that you can WASH them!
Total mind blow!
of course. just grosses out my ocd when they aren't as white as they should be...
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For normal use socks last me many years. I prefer bare foot at home and sandals on the weekends so they only get worn at work. Starting Memorial day shorts and sandals are allowed at work through labor day so socks are gym only at that point.
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yeah i actually just purchase a new pack of sports socks over the weekend. some undershirts as well.
hanes, if you are wondering.
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