### Author:  [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/21 "2007-04-25T20:35:23Z")
You can reuse those things? They come in a plastic bag. I always thought theywere disposables.
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### Author:  [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/22 "2007-04-25T21:04:09Z")
Wear the socks fresh from the bag. Wash your new underwear before you wear it.
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### Author:  [@Zany\_Zeolite\_Zipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zany_Zeolite_Zipper)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/23 "2007-04-25T21:16:58Z")
Wear both socks and underwear straight from the bag. They are so full of pesticides and preservatives that you can wear them two or three times as long as an old pair of socks or underwear!
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### Author:  [@descamisado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/descamisado)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/24 "2007-04-25T21:28:12Z")
[QUOTE=Duckster]
The correct term is THWAP!
And your momma wears army boots!
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[/QUOTE]
With socks? New? Old? Washed? Unwashed?
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### Author:  [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/25 "2007-04-25T23:03:07Z")
[QUOTE=Sapo]
Wash everything before wearing it. Maybe Joe from loom 7 was sick that day and wiped his nose on your new socks. No really. New clothes just stink to high heavens of all kinds of chemicals. Wash
[/QUOTE]
Aaaahhh, that new sock smell! đ
I opened this thread to find out how 24 people could have differing opinions on such a simple question. I must say, it was worth the effort.
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### Author:  [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/26 "2007-04-25T23:10:17Z")
[QUOTE=AskNott]
I opened this thread to find out how 24 people could have differing opinions on such a simple question.
[/QUOTE]
Isnât there an old joke? Put two Dopers in a room and theyâll form three political parties?
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### Author:  [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/27 "2007-04-25T23:19:02Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou]
And wear them inside out - theyâre much more comfortable that way.
[/QUOTE]
No, no, no! Wait until they have holes, \*then \*wear them inside out . . . so the holes are on the inside. They last twice as long that way.
Regarding your immediate question: Either way, youâll be removing the socks from the bags. What are your plans for the bags, and will you wash them first?
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### Author:  [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/28 "2007-04-25T23:37:34Z")
You know, this thread seemed awfully familiar.
And so did your username.
The two seemed familiar together.
Then I remembered.
[Youâre the guy who needed instructions for his bed.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=407416&highlight=instructions)
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Personally, I can tell you that, 4 times out of 5, I buy socks (and underwear, for that matter) for the specific purpose of pushing back laundry day.
Which, of course, would mean that I donât wash them after purchase, otherwise why bother purchasing new?
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### Author:  [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/29 "2007-04-25T23:49:17Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou]
Yes, fresh sock cushiness is wonderful. Donât wash 'em first. And wear them inside out - theyâre much more comfortable that way.
[/QUOTE]
I got my eye on you, **featherlou**! Youâre an âIdeasâ gal.
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### Author:  [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)
#### Post date: [April 25, 2007, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/30 "2007-04-25T23:51:54Z")
[QUOTE=Happy Scrappy Hero Pup]
Personally, I can tell you that, 4 times out of 5, I buy socks (and underwear, for that matter) for the specific purpose of pushing back laundry day.
Which, of course, would mean that I donât wash them after purchase, otherwise why bother purchasing new?
[/QUOTE]
Son? Is that you?
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### Author:  [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/31 "2007-04-26T02:23:26Z")
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Sock it to _me_?
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### Author:  [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/32 "2007-04-26T02:29:41Z")
Throw them away. Bulk socks sold in large plastic bags arenât worth the $4 you threw down for them. Get you some tech socks, something like the dri-fit ones Nike makes. They last longer, stop sweat from wrecking your shoes, and treat your tootsies better too.
Please tell me theyâre not white gym socks though. No man should wear white gym socks, ever.
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### Author:  [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/33 "2007-04-26T09:13:25Z")
[QUOTE=Happy Scrappy Hero Pup]
Which, of course, would mean that I donât wash them after purchase, otherwise why bother purchasing new?
[/QUOTE]
Because purchasing used socks is disgusting, maybe?
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### Author:  [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/34 "2007-04-26T09:45:24Z")
**Bosda** , donât be afraid to come back if you need help opening the bag!
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### Author:  [@Celyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celyn)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/35 "2007-04-26T10:45:46Z")
Remember that there are TWO bags. There will be an important choice as to which bag to open first.
Very serious stuff.
I think I like **Bosda** - he makes me feel all decisive. đ
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### Author:  [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/36 "2007-04-26T11:10:35Z")
[QUOTE=Cluricaun]
Throw them away. Bulk socks sold in large plastic bags arenât worth the $4 you threw down for them. Get you some tech socks, something like the dri-fit ones Nike makes. They last longer, stop sweat from wrecking your shoes, and treat your tootsies better too.
Please tell me theyâre not white gym socks though. No man should wear white gym socks, ever.
[/QUOTE]
My husband wears techhie-type socks. We buy them on line to save a few bucks. I think they run about $13/pr. He loves them. And theyâre always gray; never white. Thatâs just wrong unless youâre running or something.
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### Author:  [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/37 "2007-04-26T16:43:49Z")
[QUOTE=Kalhoun]
I got my eye on you, **featherlou**! Youâre an âIdeasâ gal.
[/QUOTE]
Thatâs right, baby! I got a million of 'em!
What are guys supposed to wear with their athletic shoes if not white gym socks? Their black dress socks? Heh. Thatâd be funny.
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### Author:  [@descamisado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/descamisado)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/38 "2007-04-26T17:05:33Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou]
Thatâs right, baby! I got a million of 'em!
What are guys supposed to wear with their athletic shoes if not white gym socks? Their black dress socks? Heh. Thatâd be funny.
[/QUOTE]
Whadda ya talkinâ about? Everybody knows black dress socks are for sandals.\*
- FYI, I just bought 10 pairs of black dress socks, 'cause the launderer lost about 12 pairs en masse. I ainât washing them first because, well, now Iâm paranoid.
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### Author:  [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/39 "2007-04-26T17:33:04Z")
[QUOTE=Shagnasty]
You can reuse those things? They come in a plastic bag. I always thought theywere disposables.
[/QUOTE]
If I were verrry wealthy, they _would_ be disposable. I would wear a brand new pair of socks every day. Ahhh..new cushiony socks.
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### Author:  [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2007, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-a-n-opinion-solicited/401511/40 "2007-04-26T19:27:13Z")
[QUOTE=5-4-Fighting]
Whadda ya talkinâ about? Everybody knows black dress socks are for sandals.\*
[/QUOTE]
Yeah. In Florida! đ
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