an issue to weigh in on: I think there are 2 types of people in the world: Those who wear and appreciate crazy socks and those who have a drawerful of white socks and are horrified at the thought of anything else. There seems to be no middle-of-the-road on this. That realization has changed my whole worldview.

So, as part of the 'getting to know you' phase do you peak into peoples drawers?

no, I stare at their ankles And damn me if I meet them in summer.

best place to start, imo.

had to laugh at peaking into drawers. grandma ed her panties drawers!

I have dozens and dozens of crazy socks! I love them...but I almost always wear white socks. I might be the middle of the road exception that proves your rule.

I have zillions of crazy socks! I have to "borrow" white socks from people in order to have white socks.

for what events would you require white sox?

to wear with white tennis shoes?

Only at Wimbledon

when I wish to appear slightly less freakish

It is possible for the two types to converge I need but look in the dresser drawers.

Then I get to break this stereotype open my drawers and yes you will see 95% white, a few pairs of black, one or two pairs of blue.. and then there are THESE BABIES: That I LOVE.

I admire those

those rock!

They're from that video game Galaxy something? Tres cool. I'm jealous. As to the poll, I have white sox, black sox, red sox, blue sox, work sox, play sox, fun sox, and no sox. How 'bout them sox.

that very much complicates my world view

hmmm...they look familar Have I seen them in your sock drawer or somewhere else? ;)