Please be aware that legislation that comes into force today – the 16th of August, 2014 – now makes the wearing of socks with sandals a capital offence in this zone (Habitat Zone F).
The Public Foot Attire Beautification Act (2014) outlines the minimum punishment for any single infringement to be disembowelment, beheading, then belegging. Belegging is defined within the Act as "the removal of the limbs below the waist using a sharpened spatula and/or emery board."
Lesser offences within the Act include the wearing of socks pulled up greater than an inch above the shoe height. Punishment for this particular crime are discretionary depending on the level of public horror but can include up to 25 years of hard labour in Blackpool (Punishment Zone B).
Please be further aware that legislation due to soon come into force in this zone (Habitat Zone F) will also prohibit men from wearing shorts that do not reach the knee and will carry a mandatory punishment of emasculation.
Thank you for your attention. Your fellow citizens appreciate your adherence to the Act.
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August 16, 2014
But… But… I like wearing socks with my Birkenstocks!
August 16, 2014
And I am hoping this legislation will be extended to include more Habitat zones 😀
August 16, 2014
+Helen Sventitsky-Rother As you currently reside in Lederhosen Zone Zwei you will be free to engage in fashion cruelty for the foreseeable future.
+Eileen O'Duffy You will need to petition your local zone general and possibly – like we had to – kidnap his family until he acquiesces to your demands.
August 16, 2014
I love socks and sandals…. makes so much sense, no sweaty feet, comfort, and you can use your socks as an emergency serviette if that apple strudel take away is sticking to your fingers…
August 16, 2014
you guys just wouldn't know style if it socked you in the face…
August 16, 2014
Was that picture taken in Chichester and, if so, is that within Habitat Zone F?
August 16, 2014
It was and is. Just heading down to the fans day event now. Might spot you there or at the Rose or en route between the two.
August 16, 2014
Aye – heading to the RiJ after 1pm for a quick drink and then on to the Fans’ Day so I’ll text you when Ed and I are there or thereabouts.
August 16, 2014
I wouldn’t bother coming down here if I were you. Lot smaller, lot less to do, and bloody awful drinks selection. More likely we’ll see you at the Rose now.
August 16, 2014
Good to know +Mark Hooper I will wear nylons instead of socks with my sandals when visiting London …
August 16, 2014
We’re just on our way!
August 16, 2014
It’s my human right to wear socks and sandals and I shall continue to flout the law.
August 16, 2014
Being from the US I see an essential international need, not just a localized movement.
Are there plans for a globalized effort afoot?
August 16, 2014
The lawless Amazingstoke Zone will be eradicated in the first wave of neutron bomb strikes.
August 16, 2014
Well said this is my one pet hate socks with sandals is there really any need
August 16, 2014
Yes +Tracy Ross, there is, and it's most distressing to be so prejudiced just because of the socks you love to wear… I want to walk down the street, head held high, and feel proud of my stylin' socks and sandals, walking without fear of being decapitated by extremist, sockless hooligans…
August 17, 2014
Im no hooligan but fashion sense gone bonkers really..socks with sandals no in that case wellies all year round..if its summer u need to let your feet breathe..an its not just in london..its each to their own but answer me this why? The whole socks sandals an shorts look is really a mans idea of been normal,sexy or just damn right stupid
August 17, 2014
Hiya, in truth I do sometimes wear my gorgeous roman merril sandals without socks, but for example, I was in Athens for two days last week, and was doing a lot of walking in heat… Without socks my feet would get sweaty and make my sandals sticky, slimy and I'd probably chaff myself. With socks, my feet get ventilation and absorb some of the sweat, keeping the leather dryer. IE it's much more comfortable. Other scenario is winter at home. I use birkenstocks (sp) as slippers, and when u kick them off to cosy on the couch, my feet are socked and warm… I do know I look utterly odd, in Athens I was wearing red sunglasses a khaki floppy hat, dark green super long shorts, black socks and brown sandals… The gap between the socks and shorts was about two inches, so I saved on sunscreen too… LOL, so there are good and well considered reasons (^_-)
August 21, 2014
I agree with the act , punish them sandaled with socks on severely in every zone 🙂
August 21, 2014
I will make soup from my sweaty socks and make you fascists feast on it!
August 21, 2014
I do eat only tomato soup +mark palmos and you love your socks, right ?
November 20, 2014
Haters gonna hate. #SockswithSandalsForLifeYo