10. Socks

Take a moment and look down at your feet. There better be socks there. If not, we'll give you a pass, because at the time of this recording, it's summer. Sock clad or not, just think “What would my life be like without socks?” I imagine it would be much colder, stinkier and have less room to express your uniqueness.

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