Now that we've established the context, it's time to get personal. In this step, we'll delve into the sock puppet's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a childhood plaything to its rise as a professional performance artist.
Meet Socko McPuppetface, the subject of our investigation.
Socko was born in a factory in Taiwan in the 1980s, where it spent its early years watching the assembly line of sock production and dreaming of one day taking center stage.
After a series of trials and errors (literally), Socko found its calling as a performance artist, using its flexible limbs to create whimsical gestures and expressive poses for audiences around the world.
But Socko's journey wasn't without hurdles. In the 90s, it struggled with self-doubt and stage fright, but found solace in a group of like-minded sock puppets who formed the Sock Puppet's Union.
From there, Socko went on to headline shows, win awards, and even inspire a generation of aspiring sock puppets. But don't just take our word for it - read on to learn more about Socko's remarkable journey.
What's next?
Stay tuned for Step 3: Sock Puppet Philosophy, where we'll dive into the metaphysics of puppetry and explore the meaning of life in a sock.