SOCK-DARWINISM

A theory of evolution for your feet

sock-darwinism is the process by which your socks gradually become more holey and less clean over time

it's a natural process, really. your socks start out as pristine, fluffy things, but as they're worn, they're slowly devoured by the void of cleanliness and the wilderness of foot sweat

it's a cruel world, but someone's gotta keep the sock industry in business

Learn more about the sock-speciation process

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SOCK-SPECIATION

it's the process by which your socks evolve into new species of socks, each with its own unique characteristics and quirks

it's a gradual process, really. your socks start out as boring, plain socks, but as they're worn, they're gradually transformed into

striped socks with holes

striped socks with holes and a few stains

striped socks with holes, stains, and a faint scent of despair

See a gallery of super-socks