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This is the Conversation Forum for The Joy of Socks << Brilliant. Toe Socks >> Subject: The French art of wearing socks Posted Jan 29, 2003 by Connie L., Witch, part-time DragQueen, Keeper of Things placed on the top of Other Things (now working on a complex Love spell)   Posting 1 For those who are lucky enough to have a real French among their friends... Have you noticed that propensity that French men have [students, computer nerds and respectable (or not) businessmen in their mid-forties alike] to wear the funniest and worst-taste socks, with sailing boats, cartoon caracters or Christmas trees on them ? Very surprising for a people that, in other times, practically invented fashion... Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: The French art of wearing socks Posted Jan 29, 2003 by Pheroneous This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 Well I have my reservations about the French as fashion victims. Some, indeed, may lead the field, but the huddled masses are just as badly attired as pretty well every other Nation. Except the English, of course, whose shambolic approach to matters sartorial has, indeed, to be seen to be believed! I shall be sure to examine closely the ankles of every passing French male when next in France! Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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