May 9, 2023
Happy National Lost Sock Memorial Day
Today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day. We celebrate this special day by remembering the many socks that have mysteriously disappeared from our laundry rooms. Additionally, today is about celebrating our socks that have managed to stick together as well. This might sound funny to you, but I have a bunch of mismatched socks. How about you?
National Lost Sock Day has been celebrated in the United States for some time, no one knows for sure when it originated, and other countries have picked up the tradition.
Check out the list below to get some ideas of what to do with your single socks.
- Potpourri Holders
- Cat Toys
- Sock Puppets
- Icepack Covers
- Dusting Glove
- Cleaning Rag
- Stuffed Animal
- Hacky Sack
- Stress Ball
- Bean Bag
- Hot Pack
- Packing Material
- Whiteboard Eraser
- Polisher
Can’t decide what to do to celebrate?
Wear mismatched socks.
Fun Facts About National Lost Sock Memorial Day
- The average person may lose approximately 1,264 socks over their lifetime.
- The ancient Greeks first invented socks in the 8th century and used animal hair to create them.
- In 2009, the British lost sock company, Blacksocks, launched a campaign to create a global Lost Sock Memorial Day.
- The phrase “sock it to me” was popularized by the 1960s TV show “Laugh-In.”
- In Japan, there is a trend called “ikemeso danshi” or “good-looking men crying,” where men are hired to come to your home and console you over lost socks.
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I love it. There’s probably a fun story in there somewhere. I think the lost socks are hanging out with the lost Tupperware lids somewhere.
I bet they are. Thanks, Craig.
So, my bags of lone socks are not being put to good use? I should be sewing hacky-sacks with them? (You’ve seen me sew, right?)
I know you can sew. I’ve seen you do it. But, I don’t want to sew either. The facts were interesting. I have done some of the uses.
Sew? Me? I’m not sure how those socks go into the dryer and never come out. Interesting facts about sock day.
I can sew, but I hate it. I agree with you. I have no idea how that happens. I believe they go to The Land of the Lost Socks.
Ha! Ha! Who knew there was such a day, Michele. I love some of the suggestions. I use a single sock for dusting as I can put my entire hand in it. Works especially well on blinds.
Thanks, Jan. I use socks for a number of things, especially the hot pad. They are perfect.
A great post, Michele. I currently have six mismatched socks lined up on top of the dryer waiting for their missing partners.
Sadly, Roberta, I never seem to find the mates. They seem to just disappear. Glad you liked it.
Lol. I completely missed National Sock Day, Michele. I like the list of single sock repurposing. I tend to just wear mismatched socks. They go well with my mismatched earrings. 🙂