7.3 The Sock Recovery Process
Step 1: Denial
When confronted with evidence of a missing sock, the first step is to deny any involvement.
The Pretzel Effect: A Sock's Worst NightmareStep 2: Sock Blame-Shifting
Blame the sock's partner or a mischievous pet for the disappearance.
The Sneaky Squid: A Sock's Best FriendStep 3: Sock Hoarding
Stock up on identical socks to compensate for the lost ones.
The Sock Hoarder's AnthemRepeat steps 1-3 until the sock is recovered or the household is consumed by an endless cycle of guilt and regret.