Lost Sock Memorial Day
When is Lost Sock Day? This event is always observed on May 9
Lost Sock Memorial Day, a May 9 holiday, recognizes your drawer full of unmatched socks. Each unmatched sock represents a missing sock. We never throw away our unmatched socks. After all, they may show up someday.
On Lost Sock Memorial Day, we suggest you spend a little time (as little as possible) searching for those missing socks. After a (very) brief search, and in good “Memorial” spirit, spend a minute reflecting upon how warm and comforting the missing socks were on your stinky toes. Then, by all means, get on with your life.
We encourage you to use this special day, to toss out all of your unmatched socks. Let’s face it, you’re never gonna find the missing one.
How to Celebrate Lost Sock Memorial Day
To get the most out of Lost Sock Memorial Day here are some things you can do:
- Put out an APB for your missing socks.
- Begin an exhaustive search for them.
- Clean out your sock drawer. Then, toss out your unmatched socks. It’s the most sensible thing to do.
- Wear two unmatched socks. You might as well get some use out of them.
- Hold a memorial for them. Then, move on. You’ve got better things to do than bemoan them.
- Take pictures of your unmatched socks and post them on Social Media. Offer a reward to anyone who finds them.
- Buy new socks to replace the ones you lost.
Today's Quote
“Improving yourself is a lot more profitable than trying to improve others'” – – Dale Carnegie
History and Origin of Lost Sock Day
Despite exhaustive research, we found no one brave enough to claim responsibility for starting this wonderful day of remembrance. As we continue to look for our lost socks, we will keep an eye out for the creator of this day and any additional information about this day.
This Day in History
In addition to Lost Socks Memorial Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- A “Golden Spike” is driven into the railroad tracks at Promontory Summit, Utah, connecting the tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads, creating the first Transcontinental railroad. (1869)
- The Birth control pill is approved by the FDA. (1960)
- Billy Joel, singer, songwriter, was born on this day in 1949.
More May 9 Holidays
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