Socky Debates: Sock Pulling Histories

Welcome, esteemed members of Socky Society! On this page, we're diving into the fascinating history of Sock Pulling, a practice so old it predates even the invention of the sock itself.

Ancient Sock Pulling (3000 BCE - 500 CE)

It's believed that our ancestors, the Socky People, first discovered the joys of pulling on their socks during the Neolithic Era. Using only their bare hands, they'd yank on their woolen foot coverings, creating makeshift ladders for the gods.

Explore the theories behind this ancient practice

The Dark Ages of Sock Pulling (500 - 1500 CE)

As the Roman Empire rose and fell, Sock Pulling continued to thrive. Monasteries became the epicenter of Sock Pulling innovation, with friars and monks perfecting the art of yanking on their hose-like foot coverings.

Read the legends of Sock Pulling's most legendary practitioners
The Great Sock Pull of 1850 Sock Pulling Through the Ages: A Timeline