Dispatch from DesWorld #1

[angledge]

Because my Group Manager, Des, is such a rich source of humor, I'm going to try to regularly post just a small sampling of his weirdness. We'll start today with his dress sense.


Far be it from me to claim that I am a fashion plate, but even I usually manage to match my socks:




And when I don't, I don't pose for photos documenting my error. As I was taking this photo, I clarified my purpose: "Des, you know I'm posting this photo on a web site for my friends to make wisecracks about you, right?" Didn't faze him in the slightest. As he was posing, Des described his idea for a new business - a store that sells single socks only. His vision: "Say you lose a sock in the laundry. Instead of throwing away the mate, you go down to Des' Single Sock Store. We sell you a single sock, & now you have a pair!"

I'm a bit doubtful. "Won't you have to have a giant inventory on hand so you can be prepared to match any sock someone might bring you?"

Des looked at me condescendingly while pulling up his socks for a second photo attempt. "And who said I was going to sell people a matching sock?"

DesWorld Dispatch #0.
DesWorld Dispatch #0.5.
DesWorld Dispatch #2.

Comments

[carocrow.livejournal.com]

Well, he's trying. They are both argyle, and they are in the same color scheme. They don't match the shoes, but what are you going to do. I've seen far worse.

I think that's why some men just wear white socks, all the time, even with suits.