Welcome, aspiring Sock-ontologist! This is the definitive guide to the intricacies of socks. We'll cover the fundamentals, the history, the sociology, and the existential implications of sock-dom.
Is a sock a sock, or is it just a sock-like object?
For the purposes of this guide, a sock is defined as a tubular, fabric-covered, foot-holding, and occasionally-arguing-with-your-partner-about-whose-turn-it-is-to-do-the-dishes, object.
Socks have been around since the dawn of humanity, with evidence of toe-coveted foot coverings dating back to ancient civilizations.
From the Egyptians' papyrus-wrapped feet to the Romans' fancy silk stockings, the sock has been a staple of human fashion and, indeed, human existence.