tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post5830720603221338093..comments2023-10-30T07:08:09.860-07:00Comments on It's a Mystery: Oh Sock, Where Art Thou?Elspeth Futcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-2781110428879495312010-02-04T08:13:18.375-08:002010-02-04T08:13:18.375-08:00I too have always been baffled by the one sock mys...I too have always been baffled by the one sock mystery. I'm interested to read your theory on the Princess in the Tower. I've been working on one myself about Atlantis :)<br /><br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-34160336549512985142010-02-04T04:54:55.047-08:002010-02-04T04:54:55.047-08:00If you ever find out, do let me know. Though all t...If you ever find out, do let me know. Though all the theories here seem equally likely.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-21739213565666369452010-02-04T00:13:09.809-08:002010-02-04T00:13:09.809-08:00I think that the tumble effect of most dryers open...I think that the tumble effect of most dryers opens a small space in reality and the socks just fall through to an alternate reality. Eventually they get washed there and returned which is why thye occasionally show up.<br />Maybe not - but it is as good a theory as any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-16511383239025336472010-02-03T20:54:04.901-08:002010-02-03T20:54:04.901-08:00Jane; You were smart. But, does it move on to mis...Jane; You were smart. But, does it move on to missing sandels?<br /><br />Jan; I'm not sure that's a comforting thought; I may drown in an endless sea of socks!<br /><br />Jemi; Sometimes it's just best to throw in the towel. Or the sock.<br /><br />Patricia; You lead a fabled life. In my household adult socks are also listed among the missing.<br /><br />Elizabeth; LOL!! OnceElspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-70976017554122985392010-02-03T18:56:21.782-08:002010-02-03T18:56:21.782-08:00My dad used to accuse my mother of having a one-le...My dad used to accuse my mother of having a one-legged lover because of the missing socks. After they divorced, she found a boyfriend with a wooden leg. (True story, I kid you not.) She got him back.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-34332887173219783982010-02-03T17:33:09.446-08:002010-02-03T17:33:09.446-08:00Who knew socks could be so interesting?
Now that ...Who knew socks could be so interesting?<br /><br />Now that my husband and I don't have any kids around the house, socks are no longer a problem. I always have an even number of matching socks. It's exciting.<br /><br />I have concluded that socks go missing because children and teenagers use them for other things, such as carrying tennis balls or making chew toys for the dog (stuffing Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-17708070942518335692010-02-03T16:30:25.063-08:002010-02-03T16:30:25.063-08:00A universal mystery to be sure. I have a pile on t...A universal mystery to be sure. I have a pile on the top of my dryer of solo socks. My daughter has just given up on finding 2 to match. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-71053115220043912512010-02-03T16:14:11.523-08:002010-02-03T16:14:11.523-08:00When you die you go into a large room where all th...When you die you go into a large room where all the missing socks are and all the folks you dealt with in life - you need to work with them to all match up socks and then you get to go onto the next level. You need to co-operate and also you get a chance to really catch up on all the conversations you've been missing. This is absolutely true. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I have no dryer so Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-80718548803549553432010-02-03T15:58:43.338-08:002010-02-03T15:58:43.338-08:00I’ve often wondered about the missing sock syndrom...I’ve often wondered about the missing sock syndrome. I solved the problem by moving to Florida so I could give up wearing socks!Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-67576810523476494232010-02-03T15:47:26.416-08:002010-02-03T15:47:26.416-08:00Karen; It seems to be universal; I wonder if alie...Karen; It seems to be universal; I wonder if aliens have the same issue!<br /><br />Elizabeth; Of course, the sheep! Aren't you clever.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-47944911590489009072010-02-03T14:46:26.316-08:002010-02-03T14:46:26.316-08:00Those sheep took them!
I'm with you, I wonder...Those sheep took them!<br /><br />I'm with you, I wonder what happens to the darned things. I bought my daughter a HUGE packet of socks from Costco...so they'd ALL match. And I can't seem to find any of them! It's the most bizarre thing.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-59059811813508193752010-02-03T13:10:53.896-08:002010-02-03T13:10:53.896-08:00Stacy; Sounds good to me. Where should we all me...Stacy; Sounds good to me. Where should we all meet?<br /><br />Elisa; Your mother is very wise. Probably comes from living in Sag Harbor among the beautiful people.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-3350516714882433162010-02-03T12:40:33.502-08:002010-02-03T12:40:33.502-08:00My mom solved the mystery long ago. They go into t...My mom solved the mystery long ago. They go into the sockosphere.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399296868934652020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-47377230905293939442010-02-03T12:31:14.885-08:002010-02-03T12:31:14.885-08:00I love the idea that the rings of Saturn are made ...I love the idea that the rings of Saturn are made of single socks! I feel your pain. With five of us in the house, I'm forever looking for sock mates. I'm all for a sock swap!Stacy Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173884527586018375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-61298988054005346252010-02-03T12:18:45.504-08:002010-02-03T12:18:45.504-08:00Maryann; The brilliant Erma. She always made (an...Maryann; The brilliant Erma. She always made (and makes) me laugh.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-66368720746250506172010-02-03T12:06:40.083-08:002010-02-03T12:06:40.083-08:00LOL, Elspeth. Once, Erma Bombeck suggested having ...LOL, Elspeth. Once, Erma Bombeck suggested having a Sock Swap. Everyone would meet somewhere with their mis-matched socks and see how many pairs could be made.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-80341693797187891932010-02-03T11:17:31.724-08:002010-02-03T11:17:31.724-08:00Alan; That's brilliant! Maybe we can get som...Alan; That's brilliant! Maybe we can get some big celebrity to do a telethon. Your explanation evoked emotion from my sole.<br /><br />Michele; It would be a fun mystery to write, wouldn't it? With all the socks in my household I've tried to keep different colours for different people, but the socks still go missing.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-45865694766575228742010-02-03T11:00:50.447-08:002010-02-03T11:00:50.447-08:00Someone (maybe you, Elspeth) has to weave this int...Someone (maybe you, Elspeth) has to weave this into a mystery novel! We, too, have many sad and lonely half-pairs here. And now that we have four sock-wearers, we have them in all sizes and colors.<br /><br />You can truly turn anything into a mystery.<br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-78129052023843231532010-02-03T10:45:49.097-08:002010-02-03T10:45:49.097-08:00Here's my theory: sockicide.
Tired of being t...Here's my theory: sockicide.<br /><br />Tired of being trod on their entire lives, nerves frayed from repeated abuse, the poor sock unravels and decides it's not worth going on. They give up their soles.<br /><br />And you find what's left of them in the lint trap.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-57498912731325371912010-02-03T10:37:34.689-08:002010-02-03T10:37:34.689-08:00Carol; I'll let you know. And thanks for the...Carol; I'll let you know. And thanks for the award!<br /><br />Deb; It is one of life's biggest mysteries, worthy, i think, of a Canada Council grant.<br /><br />Margot; I have seen Jerry Seinfeld's routine and found it hilarious. I wasn't trying to be profound in the post, I was trying to be light and funny. However, you're absolutely right. It COULD be connected to Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-30482409656110301472010-02-03T10:25:40.875-08:002010-02-03T10:25:40.875-08:00Elspeth - Have you ever heard Jerry Seinfeld's...Elspeth - Have you ever heard Jerry Seinfeld's routine about missing socks? It's funny! He claims that they plan escapes together. Actually, though, I'm glad you bring this kind of daily mystery up. It's important to remember that those little mysteries can give us clues to larger ones. In Agatha Christie's <i>The Murder of Roger Ackroyd</i>, for instance, the fact that a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-21912077135366189452010-02-03T10:10:57.936-08:002010-02-03T10:10:57.936-08:00Sorry Elspeth, I have yet to solve the mystery of ...Sorry Elspeth, I have yet to solve the mystery of the missing socks. You have really cool socks though, hope you find those mates! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-22977642043458700652010-02-03T09:57:19.105-08:002010-02-03T09:57:19.105-08:00Please let me know if you ever find that secret co...Please let me know if you ever find that secret compartment in the dryer. I've looked for years. I think it moves around on little sock-covered feet when we look.<br /><br />And . . . I have an award for you to pick up at my blog.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.com