OT: 117th Obsequious Banter Thread: National Cookie Day is celebrated in December

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Our cat loves to push my slipper across the floor. Both paws and she will push it 15-20 feet across the living room floor

That is a damned good kitty.

 

[Starat327]

Darn Tough Vermont - Merino Wool Socks Guaranteed for Life

Guaranteed for life and made in the USA, Darn Tough socks are the best merino wool socks for hiking, running, work, and everyday wear.

darntough.com

I am unwilling to give these up under any circumstances. The guaranteed for life bit is unconditional.

If I wasn't neurotic about onlt having one brand of socks, these would be my #2.

 

[Cody Webster]

I wonder if he's wearing them on floors. Socks wear so much faster that way.

I guess that'd be it. I always wear socks around the house. Six months might have been a slight exaggerating, maybe a little less than a year. I've got to keep my feet covered around the house, never been a slipper guy. What do you do when you're sitting on the couch?

 

[Starat327]

I guess that'd be it. I always wear socks around the house. Six months might have been a slight exaggerating, maybe a little less than a year. I've got to keep my feet covered around the house, never been a slipper guy. What do you do when you're sitting on the couch?

Put a blanket over them.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I guess that'd be it. I always wear socks around the house. Six months might have been a slight exaggerating, maybe a little less than a year. I've got to keep my feet covered around the house, never been a slipper guy. What do you do when you're sitting on the couch?

I don't wear shoes around the house. I switched to almost all Darn Toughs ~8 years ago and I've never had to replace one. Even the hiking socks are still great.

An enlisted officer buddy got me into them by explaining that they were the only ones he'd ever found that combat boots didn't shred.

If I wasn't neurotic about onlt having one brand of socks, these would be my #2.

I do have a couple of the different Bombas Sesame Street sets. They're comfortable too. Just don't wear as well.

 

[Chinatown88]

Convert to the Asian way and wear slippers.

 

[wankstifier]

Darn Tough Vermont - Merino Wool Socks Guaranteed for Life

Guaranteed for life and made in the USA, Darn Tough socks are the best merino wool socks for hiking, running, work, and everyday wear.

darntough.com

I am unwilling to give these up under any circumstances. The guaranteed for life bit is unconditional.

Who still makes t-shirts that don't fall apart in months?

 

[DancingPanther]

I guess that'd be it. I always wear socks around the house. Six months might have been a slight exaggerating, maybe a little less than a year. I've got to keep my feet covered around the house, never been a slipper guy. What do you do when you're sitting on the couch?

I do the same. I've worn holes into my 3ish year old under armour socks within the last year. What changed? Moving to my mainly un-carpeted new house. These socks kept for years at my parents house, mostly carpet. 6-8 months in the new house and I'm replacing them all

 

[Embiid]

Convert to the Asian way and wear slippers.

What about binding your feet?

But seriously...slippers are the way

 

[Chinatown88]

What about binding your feet?

But seriously...slippers are the way

The olden days.

 

[Jack Straw]

Some really good socks discussion in this thread.

Who still makes t-shirts that don't fall apart in months?

LL Bean.

 

[Jack Straw]

These are great for wearing around the house.

Slippers | Order slippers, felt slippers & felted shoes

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Who still makes t-shirts that don't fall apart in months?

Carhartt (or Dickies)

Some people swear by Uniqlo, but they're a terrible cut for me personally, so I can't attest. Some people also just buy plain versions of one of the favored brands that get printed on by other places. nextlevel-N6210 is one I keep seeing suggested, but again I can't tell you personally because I only buy V necks. Those are ~$5.

 

[Embiid]

These are great for wearing around the house.

Slippers | Order slippers, felt slippers & felted shoes

Bad thing about slippers is they all mostly look horrendous but hopefully nobody wears them outdoors unless putting out the trash, getting the mail etc..hopefully you are clothed as well if you do go out with slippers. Reminds me back in the day Dino Ciccarelli got busted for indecent exposure putting out his trash naked or in his underwear..not sure if he wore slippers at least.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

These are great for wearing around the house.

Slippers | Order slippers, felt slippers & felted shoes

These are obviously quality the second you touch them. I grabbed a pair of Glerups and a pair from Quoddy for my Dad for Christmas a few years ago and he swears by both of them religiously. I've seen him change brake pads in the Glerups.

I do the same. I've worn holes into my 3ish year old under armour socks within the last year. What changed? Moving to my mainly un-carpeted new house. These socks kept for years at my parents house, mostly carpet. 6-8 months in the new house and I'm replacing them all

FWIW we have hardwood almost everywhere.

 

[Jack Straw]

These are obviously quality the second you touch them. I grabbed a pair of Glerups and a pair from Quoddy for my Dad for Christmas a few years ago and he swears by both of them religiously. I've seen him change break pads in the Glerups.



FWIW we have hardwood almost everywhere.

Yeah, Glerups aren’t cheap but they will probably last longer than I will and they are comfy.

 

[Starat327]

Carhartt (or Dickies)

Some people swear by Uniqlo, but they're a terrible cut for me personally, so I can't attest. Some people also just buy plain versions of one of the favored brands that get printed on by other places. nextlevel-N6210 is one I keep seeing suggested, but again I can't tell you personally because I only buy V necks. Those are ~$5.

We get it, Jojo. You're Italian.

 

[BernieParent]

That is a damned good kitty.

A darned good one, too.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

We get it, Jojo. You're Italian.

Please know that I'm judging you and your stifling crew necks.

Scarves, also unbearably uncomfortable. No buts.

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

I remembered Garfiield's line verbatim after all these years.

Also, if the house shoes are already on and I have to run to the store for something, house shoes it is.

 

[Beef Invictus]

I'm only 33 but I'm already starting to feel it. In high school I could eat anything and still not gain weight. I think I graduated at 125 pounds, and I was 5'10". Now I'm up to ~165 on average. I'm just glad I have a job that keeps me on my feet all day. If I was sitting at a desk I'd probably be looking at an extra 20 pounds.

That math is correct. I was sixty pounds over where I want to be. Paternity leave got me down to 40 pounds over. The office tax is huge

 

[Beef Invictus]

Beefette's "Eyes Wide Shut" work party was a success best antipasto spread ever. Including actual quality anchovies. The fresh kind that melt in the mouth.

 

[swami24]

Some really good socks discussion in this thread.


LL Bean.

They also have the best slippers, sheepskin lined.

 

[Jack Straw]

They also have the best slippers, sheepskin lined.

Also can’t beat Bean Boots for messing around in wet or muddy conditions.

 

[Chinatown88]

Carhartt (or Dickies)

Some people swear by Uniqlo, but they're a terrible cut for me personally, so I can't attest. Some people also just buy plain versions of one of the favored brands that get printed on by other places. nextlevel-N6210 is one I keep seeing suggested, but again I can't tell you personally because I only buy V necks. Those are ~$5.

Susge what kind of computer voodoo are you pulling here?