In the immortal words of the great Sock Sage:
"A pair is never just a pair, but rather a collection of two distinct entities, each with its own identity, its own quirks, and its own destiny."
According to the revered and utterly fabricated "Sock Historian," the 37 Sock Rule states that when you have 37 socks in the laundry basket, you are officially a grown-up.
But what does this mean? Why 37?
It's simple really: 36 is just a number, but 37 is a declaration of independence. It's a sign that you've transcended the mundane and entered the realm of true adulthood.
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Disclaimer: The 37 Sock Rule is completely, utterly, and totally made up. Don't try to find any real historical basis for it, or you'll be sadly disappointed.