It was supposed to be a revolutionary idea: a sentient washing machine that would reunite you with your lost socks. But, alas, it was just another abandoned dream.
Some say the machine was too good, it devoured all the socks, including the ones that were just getting started with their lives.
Others claim it was the work of an evil genius who wanted to drive humanity mad with an endless search for a matching pair.
Whatever the reason, the Sock-o-matic 5000 stands as a haunting reminder that some ideas are just too good for this world.
Read more about The Sock Murderer to learn more about this tragic tale.
Or, if you're feeling adventurous, visit Sock Heaven, where the lost socks live on in a world of eternal bliss.
Don't forget to check out our Socks of the Future, where the latest in sock technology is waiting to be discovered.