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Annoying new cultural manifestations department. July 17, 2022 2:50 pm ER

Have you noticed how lately it has become fashionable for otherwise conservatively and immaculately dressed and groomed men to wear outrageous, multicolored socks? I first noticed this a few years ago with George Herbert Walker Bush (after he left the Presidency) but is now popping up everywhere, even amongst those who should know better.

This is right up there with man-buns, a five o’clock shadow and brown shoes worn with gray suits.

  • Since I retired by ER 2022-07-17 20:39:44
    • The great thing about geology by podrock 2022-07-17 20:53:04
      • I’ve never done any of those things, that suits me fine. by Pebble 2022-07-18 08:51:37
        • A tux? by ER 2022-07-18 06:54:17
          • Haven't worn it for years. by podrock 2022-07-18 09:52:56
      • A New York, NYer, sort of explained this to me. by podrock 2022-07-17 20:02:05
        • I’m guilty of that by Pebble 2022-07-17 15:24:44
          • Nothing wrong with bright socks. by ER 2022-07-17 19:02:32
            • How about sky blue polyester pants and white shoes. by RobVG 2022-07-17 19:10:39

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