Style Buzz You NEED these on your feet. And if not, this Japanese web store has a bunch of other fashion funwear you'll probably want to purchase. (via hex-girlfriend.tumblr.com)
Politics Buzz Endorses Romney at his Houston office. Romney: “I am proud to have him as my mentor.”
TV Buzz Last night's “Khloe & Lamar” featured Rob Kardashian doing a bit of soul-searching and eventually deciding on his calling: socks. It's just something he's very passionate about, okay?
Culture Buzz These socks, which are dated back to 300-499 A.D., were excavated in Egypt and said to have a divided toe so they could be worn with sandals. I guess Phish concert-goers had the right idea all along.
This guy was arrested after he ran naked down the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, pausing periodically to “make contact” with people in stopped cars. Although, to be fair, he was wearing socks.
Socks for your chairs, via DesignSpray.de. [Ed Note: Does this mean that the chair is naked except for its socks? Gross.]
It's underwear for your feet! This is one of those “hey, why not” things. Now they just need to make miniature Spider Man foot boxers and I'll be a happy customer.
Style Buzz I tried in vain to find the exact pair of fantastically bright socks that Grampa Bush is wearing in this picture. But I've found many other options that capture their sartorial spirit, listed here for your shopping ease. So go crazy, fellas, and you are sure to have a “Chorus Line dancer” on your lap in no time.
Style Buzz Look what American Apparel hath wrought: East Brooklyn denizens posing in socks. Consider this a less explicit replacement for the Craigslist Erotic Services board.
Every day, thousands of people join Twitter, look around, and decide they want to follow the exploits and adventures of a house cat. His name is Sockington, and his daily tweets about cat toys, sleeping, dinners, and “basement safari” have gained him nearly half a million followers.
Style Buzz Chloe Sevigny really got some folks riled up with her sock/sandal combo at Coachella. It's kind of making the fashion-y people rounds, so if you aspire to that (or to sleeping with Eliot Spitzer), grab the nylons.
Politics Buzz Oh nos! This is not good kitty news. Socks, the Clinton cat who ruled the White House in the 90's, has cancer. :( The prognosis is not looking good. But, he is 19, which is super old for a cat, so I guess we can say he lived a nice, long life. But dearest Socks, we're pulling for you!