tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post8805400823989990625..comments2024-01-02T11:33:31.310-05:00Comments on Life in the Shadows: The Sock ConspiracyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-10426960087732402372009-11-13T11:16:49.591-05:002009-11-13T11:16:49.591-05:00Great blog.
You are all missing the biggest sock ...Great blog.<br /><br />You are all missing the biggest sock conspiracy here though... It's also related to the underpants conspiracy.<br /><br />Underpants nice and comfy? Socks nice and comfy? Except the elastic?<br /><br />Yes, socks and underpants are made too tight, tight socks will cause circulation problems and tight underpant elastic will cause much stomach upset. Over the years these issues WILL affect you and may even cause your death at the very worst.<br /><br />I'm not joking here guys, spread the word, we will NOT tolerate 34" waist underpants that would still be too tight on a 28" waist. If your socks and/or underwear leave an obvious deep mark on your skin, they are too tight.<br /><br />Don't die from ignorance but don't spread the word too loud, or you might be visited by the Chinese underpants mafia.<br /><br />D. <br /><br />Am I paranoid? Probably, but there's no reason not to be. Sorry for ruining a nice blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-50571464678428251602008-11-17T20:20:00.000-05:002008-11-17T20:20:00.000-05:00Oh My..... don't get me started on socks- especial...Oh My..... don't get me started on socks- especially yours or anyone with the last name of Clemens (except me and Clara)!! Should I look for a long belt post in the future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-65972751612326299302008-11-14T16:23:00.000-05:002008-11-14T16:23:00.000-05:00I agree with Chris wholeheartedly on the "seam at ...I agree with Chris wholeheartedly on the "seam at the end of the toe" bit. I have to have it above the toe or I'm done. Now, if you think about it, you can either buy socks at Wal-Mart and pay $20 a year (or probably more if worn correctly) and only get to experience once (per pair) the joy of putting on new socks. Let me give you a little secret that I'm sure will come back to haunt me. Buy your next pair of white socks at Nordstrom. I bought some when I worked there strictly because they were 20% off and I got an additional 20. They still cost about $10 bucks, meaning only 3 pair of socks could cost as much as a year's supply at Wal-Mart. HOWEVER, not only do these three pair last longer than any I've ever had, they still, to this day, three years later, are still my favorite pair of socks. And do you want to know why? Because if I pull them out of the dryer, freshly laundered, they still have the fresh, hugging flavor that only a new sock can bring. However, they aren't new. I've worn them for three years. And I'll never go back. Ok, I'm going to Nordstrom.Calebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195289130415715523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-3649774066629295162008-11-14T12:36:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:36:00.000-05:00Gah!! Chris... You just blew my mind.Gah!! Chris... You just blew my mind.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-57405570164160205042008-11-14T12:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:10:00.000-05:00Oh Art, it runs so much more deeper than you even ...Oh Art, it runs so much more deeper than you even know.<BR/><BR/>See, you don't even NEED socks. The sock companies pay the shoe companies to make the insides of shoes uncomfortable so that you need the sock as a buffer. Think about it, when was the last time you NEEDED to wear socks with your slippers? Never. You step out of bed and put the bad boys on. No one would wear slippers if they were required to have socks on to do so.<BR/><BR/>So really, the answer is to not wear socks at all. Then, if you needed a pick-me-up, you would open a fresh back of socks and put them on just for the joy of it. It would be optional, like smoking. Plus, think how much money we would all save if we didn't have to buy socks? Probably, like, $20 a year!<BR/><BR/>On another note, I absolutely can NOT wear socks that the seam at the toe goes across the ends of your toe tips. It has to go above my toes, or I'm just unbearably comfortable. When first married, I'd throw whole packs of incorrect socks away that my wife bought before she learned what kind I liked...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10390792402946537573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-74634221716644798332008-11-14T11:55:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:55:00.000-05:00Okay, even if you can't get past wearing a sock wr...Okay, even if you can't get past wearing a sock wrong, that still doesn't change the fact that there has to be a better way to build a sock. I don't see why it can't be developed in such a way where it will feel comfortable, no matter how you wear it. Even on tight-fitting long sleeve shirts, they don't make elbow grooves. Seems like just a well made tube would fit my foot just fine. And there has to be some material that will keep its snugness over time.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-37736009142946050882008-11-14T11:24:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:24:00.000-05:00I understand, but sometimes the hardest things to ...I understand, but sometimes the hardest things to adjust are psychological. Sure, it doesn't actually pain my foot or cause any real discomfort if my sock is on wrong, it's all mental.<BR/><BR/>But I challenge you to sit and listen to fingernails on a chalkboard for more than 5 seconds. It doesn't really hurt you - it's psychological, right?<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm confusing aural discomfort with psychological discomfort. How does the brain work again?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979532075588820597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-39080244977154654992008-11-14T11:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:10:00.000-05:00Brian- I used to think the same thing, but it's ea...Brian- I used to think the same thing, but it's easy to get used to and now I don't even notice if it's on wrong.<BR/><BR/>Part of it is just knowing that you're doing it wrong. It's like when you put your boxers on backwards and don't even notice until you try to go pee. But as soon as you notice, it feels unbearably uncomfortable. Everything feels all twisted and wrong. But you didn't think that until you realized it was backwards.<BR/><BR/>Phil- That just proves that I've been trying get things changed for years. Of course I wore raggedy socks. I'm not giving in to the system, man. Socks are not made that way to make your feet more comfortable. You're telling me they can't come up with a sock that you can wear any which way and make it still feel comfortable? No my friend, it's made that way so you'll buy new socks more often.<BR/><BR/>Jesse- I like the way you think. New socks could become like a dozen roses or a box of chocolates used to be.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-42431904854057270072008-11-14T10:13:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:13:00.000-05:00He's right. Dammit why can't we make good socks? ...He's right. Dammit why can't we make good socks? I saw we ship a crate of new socks to Bin Laden, and just declare terrorism over.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806645264453017958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-6722521659783932842008-11-14T09:36:00.000-05:002008-11-14T09:36:00.000-05:00I completely agree with Brian. Socks are made tha...I completely agree with Brian. Socks are made that way so your feet are more comfortable, but it is YOU we're talking about. I can remember Ang making fun of you and your brother for wearing old, raggedy socks that were so over-worn they would hang loose around your ankles; and they were supposed to be knee-highs. Now, you're writing about new socks. You changed, man. You really changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-57238492150745324042008-11-14T09:04:00.000-05:002008-11-14T09:04:00.000-05:00One of my biggest pet peeves is when my sock isn't...One of my biggest pet peeves is when my sock isn't adjusted quite right on my foot, like if it's turned slightly or the stitching isn't lined up correctly with the ends of my toes. And don't even try to adjust it by simply rubbing your foot on the ground. You have to remove the sock entirely and re-apply it. It's the same as when you your contact is in wrong - you can't adjust it just my moving your eye around, you have to completely remove the contact and put it back in.<BR/><BR/>Why am I saying this? Because I don't know how anyone could ever wear a sock the wrong way all day long and not even notice it. It's the worst thing I can possibly imagine.<BR/><BR/>But I will do my best to support your campaign because I believe in your motives. Even if it kills me.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979532075588820597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-57671792632032673842008-11-14T08:57:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:57:00.000-05:00That brain video thing is amazing!!! It seems so u...That brain video thing is amazing!!! It seems so unreal. It's kind of scary...what's to come.Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268822943699874756noreply@blogger.com