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   Anonymous Coward, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 3:06pm

   
   

   This proves it

   I suppose
   
   The bubble is growing again

    

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   JB, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 3:35pm

   
   

   I'm Excited about Socks!

   That's a pretty entertaining Web site. Be sure to play the game, and see if you can find the semi-hidden movies.
   
   I'm ready to buy some socks! Underwear too!

    

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   Fred, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 3:36pm

   
   

   I'd do this

   But I just know I'd get hosed.

    

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   Joe, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 3:49pm

   
   

   Instant competition

   well not so instant, they've been around for a bit.
   
   http://www.monthlysocks.com/
   http://www.monthlyboxers.com/
   
   I suppose the main client base is mothers with son's going off to college.

    

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   Anonymous Coward, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 4:42pm

   
   

   Bacon ?
   
   the bubble has grown
   
   when will it burst ?

    

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   Esahc (profile), Mar 26th, 2009 @ 4:45pm

   
   

   ???

   Something's a-foot . . .

    

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   Chris, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 4:46pm

   
   

   Innovation, seriously?
   
   Socks and delivery services are some of the oldest inventions around, simply combining the two, but really just offering a new product to preexisting linen services (which is basically what it is) I don't see as all too innovative. Clever perhaps, but beyond that I wouldn't give it too much credit. Ancient concept - new adaptation - little more.

    

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   Weird Harold, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 5:14pm

   
   

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   Wait, are you saying that someone came up with an new adaptation of an existing business concept without breaking copyright or patents?
   
   Hold the presses. This doesn't fit with "Masnick's Law". People will start making fun of you around here for that type of talk! ;P

    

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   Anonymous Coward, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 5:24pm

   
   

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   The person with a copyright on dirty socks is not yet aware of this infringement. Once they are, all hell will break loose.

    

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    Anonymous Coward, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 6:22pm

    
    

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    Wait, are you saying that someone came up with an new adaptation of an existing business concept without breaking copyright or patents?
    
    You know, Harold, I don't see where Carlo mentioned either patents or copyrights. You've got patents and copyrights so much on your little shill mind that you're starting to have visions of words that aren't even there.

     

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    Jesse, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 7:07pm

    
    

    Did I read that right? 3 pairs of socks for 90 dollars?

     

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    dev, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 7:41pm

    
    

    9 pair for 90 dollars.
    
    Seems to high. I like the idea, but the missing part is how do I find and throw out my 3 oldest pair of socks. That's the money maker.

     

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    Anonymous Coward, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 8:29pm

    
    

    Opportunity Knocking

    Somebody should patent this idea and then threaten the company with a lawsuit and file a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) to get the import of these socks banned. Yeah, I know that prior art could eventually invalidate the patent, but that's not the point because by the time that happened, the company would already be out of business. I bet the company would probably pay up just to avoid the court costs and stay in business. Profit!

     

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    lori, Mar 26th, 2009 @ 8:41pm

    
    

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    It's 3 pair - 3 times a year - 9 pairs in total.

     

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    Anonymous Coward, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 5:13am

    
    

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    Can't have a copyright on dirty socks. Try again.

     

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    Anonymous Coward, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 5:15am

    
    

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    I think that was his point. So often people in here complain about someone's business model violating copyrights or patents (or trademarks or trade secrets or common sense - the blog of violators) that to have an example of a business that is "innovative" (as in packaging in a shiny new box) without being a violator of someone just seems amazing.

     

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    Anonymous Coward, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 5:16am

    
    

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    If they are high quality socks, then that is a fairly typical MSRP, though you can get them for a lot less if you shop around.

     

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    Steve L, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 6:44am

    
    

    Well this bacon thing has got me pretty exited. 90 bucks for 9 pairs of socks seems a bit steep though, I'm used to buying them in huge bags for as cheap as possible.

     

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    calina, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 12:59pm

    
    

    This is great/hilarious. My Father's Day gift is now taken care of!

     

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    SamBusch, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 1:05pm

    
    

    Hmmm.... I like. Just surfed the site. The quality is pretty high, so $90 for 10 and the door-step-delivery makes it worth it to me.

     

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    Anonymous, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 2:36pm

    
    

    Saw a presentation by this guy while I was studying at St. Gallen. It's a good idea for a country where everyone wears black socks. Last time I checked, the only people who wear black socks in the states are really old men and office workers in formal industries.
    
    That being said, their guerrilla marketing was supposed to be their claim to fame - what are the odds that black socks become the next Puma?

     

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    another mike, Mar 27th, 2009 @ 3:04pm

    
    

    mmmm bacon

    I just signed up for that bacon of the month club. And they say you can't buy happiness.
    
    Everyone remember this XKCD comic about bacon.

     

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