Does anyone else suffer with a growing pile of odd socks, or am I alone?

Question

I am convinced my washing machine eats socks.
Some years ago I had occasion to clear a blockage in the outlet pipe of my washing machine, the cause of the blockage was a rather bent spoke adjusting key, odd coins and a SOCK! Even in a new home with a new washing machine, my friendless sock pile grows and I keep having to buy more pairs.

nice point aria, I like that.
however, today I bought 10 pairs of identical socks prior to the 3rd answer!

Answer 1

My husband loses socks all the time. In his case, he just takes them off anywhere and leaves them lying on the floor. One will end up under some furniture or kicked to another point. By the time he washes them they have been separated.

An idea if it is the washing machine is to put them in a laundry bag.

Answer 2

1 Question, do you have a dog? the reason I ask is because this just might be where your lost socks have gone. I used to think it was the washing machine,then I found 1 or 2 in beside the trouser legs & sometimes in the corner´s of the fiited sheets Until one day I made a visit to my daughter´s house she has a cute labrador dog ,we were just having a cup off coffee, when from the corner of my eye I saw something in the dog´s mouth . We both look at each other and said at the same time .So that´s where the socks go , the dog was lying there happy as could be eating a sock. So at least I know what happen´s to them

Answer 3

The culprit is a little creature called a Gollywoggle. Closely related to a Gremlin, this little household pest is really just a little confused. Gollywoggles are only trying to be helpful, but often misunderstand the idea that "when I move something so that the master of the house doesn't lose it, I need to put it somewhere that they will find it." However, most of the time, these are the creatures that are responsible for the car keys being found under the bed, the remote control under the coffee table and most often, loose change between the couch cushions. And yes, they are the ones responsible for missing socks. Actually, it's not that they are hiding them, they are actually using them for little sleeping bags. Look under the washer, you might find a few.

Answer 4

It's a conspiracy I tell you. The crop circles are a message from the aliens telling us that they are responsible for our odd socks. Wonder why Pluto is no longer a planet-because that's where all of the odd socks have been sent. If it's no longer a planet then scientists will no longer study it and the socks are safe for the aliens to do with them as they choose! Rumor has it that the socks are used in a rather strange mating ritual involving tofu and pork rinds.

Answer 5

Yes,

I was known as 'odd sock lady' during my teenage/student years...nowadays i just throw the odd ones away ready for the new pairs...

... honestly I think my dogs have something to do with the sock-napping though... although I think washing machine and tumble dryer do also play a part.

Answer 6

No, you are definitely not alone! I got so frustrated with losing socks that I began pairing them up before they get to the washing machine. And yet I STILL manage to lose socks!?

I say it's the sock monster......lurking behind the washing basket....

Answer 7

As a mere male I aver that patience normally brings rewards - socks return logically to their pairings although one of the pair might fade in colour meanwhile. Worry however, you guys, when the odd sock isn't yours and the wife doesn't know you found it.

Answer 8

This phenomena rarely occurs for me. Check under your bed and behind the dresser for the mateless socks. Additionally the trunk of your car, the bottom of the coat closet, and behind the stereo. If you don't put clothes in a hamper, then they have a chance to escape.

Answer 9

another example of sock fascism. why are the socks odd? they're odd because you choose to call them odd. there's nothing wrong with socks of different patterns and colours getting together you know - socks of the laundry unite.
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Answer 10

my fiance and i gave up trying to make pairs so we threw out all our socks and bought all the same kind so we dont even bother to fold them anymore. it is so much easier to just reach in the basket and know the socks are going to match!