Sockarooni: Peppers, Spices, Socks & the Whole Shebang!

Finally, a sauce flavored with socks. Thank you, Paul Newman!

Odd Sock

I draw a lot of socks, but what strikes me about this particular sock is the speck of dust on its instep.

Socks for Happy People

My sister-in-law Carolee sent me a link to a London sock shop called Socks for Happy People. I'm not sure if they have any sort of measurement system to ensure only truly happy people purchase their Affirmation Socks, but if you encounter any issues, feel free to visit Socks for Sort of Happy People, or Socks for Not-Quite-Sure-About-Your-Mood People.

Learn about Socks for Happy People's buy one give one free initiative here. With each sock purchase, a pair of warm camel wool socks will be given to a child in Mongolia.

Socks Being Worn by Otherwise Apathetic Animals, Part 2: Octopus

Socks -- Not Just for Feet Anymore

The 2010 Gold Toe Awards have come and gone, but Orson S. continues to generate excitement for next year's competition. I have a feeling this little lad has some great ideas and tricks up his sleeve (probably socks) for 2011.

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And the winners are...

I am happy to announce the 2010 Gold Toe Award recipients. 2010 has been a year of many firsts, the most important being the new list of winning categories for the Gold Toe Awards:

The 2010 Gold Toe Award Grand Champion goes to a charming little lad in London. Orson S. has raised the bar with his multi-media joke entry, dabbling in spoken sock and socktography.

- Orson S.

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Best Knock Knock Sock Sock Joke:

Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Sockrates.
Sockrates who?
It's just Sockrates.

- Carolee S.
London
UK

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Best Sock Joke Americans Will Not Understand Without Explanation:

What did the lawyer say to her socks?
A: "I'll see you in court shoes!" (ba da bing! this joke is incredibly funny in England where such a thing as 'court shoes' exist and are smart shoes that a lady lawyer might wear)

- Liz D.
London
UK

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Most Timely Sock Joke:

What’s been particularly volatile this year?
A: The sock market.

- Matt S.
London
UK

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Best Short Essay about a Sock:

When I was growing up I only wanted one thing: a giant sock that I could wear. There were, I figured, lots of benefits to wearing just one giant sock. For one thing, it would be easy to get dressed: just jump into your sock, pull it up over your shoulders and, voila, time to go play. For my socksth, er, I mean sixth birthday, my parents got me that giant sock and was I ever a happy. I wore that sock every day and every night. Over the next several years I became a successful entrepreneur. I think my success is attributable to my wardrobe: I still wear a giant sock every day but now that I’m an adult I also have a giant shoe.

-Matt S.
London
UK

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Best Sailor Sock Joke to Tell to all Your Sailor Friends:

Where do sailors leave their boating socks?
A: In the sockyard.

- John S.
London
UK

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Best Sock Joke to Tell with a Sockney Accent:

What do you call a sock from the east end?
A: Sockney

- Montgomery S.
London
UK

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Best Cat-in-Sock-on-the-Web Photo

- Alex B.
Saint Louis, MO
USA

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Best Excuse for not Entering the Gold Toe Awards:

List of Excuses Why I Did Not Submit An Entry to the 2010 Gold Toe Awards:
Thought I had more time
Thought it had to be a picture
I don't have a camera
I forgot
I remembered, but then forgot again
I am watching the St. Louis Cardinals home opener
Now my dog needs to go out
I have no inspiration
I sprained my ankle
I miss Rick Ankiel
Lunchtime!
I am back, but uninspired
Socks are so last season
I really doubt I could beat a cute little baby
Well, I think I could beat a cute little baby but the judge is a little biased
Doubt the prize is that great
I never win anything anyway
I suck

- Amanda P.
Saint Louis, MO
USA

Thanks for the great response. Please stay tuned for the awards ceremonies.