Is there any item of clothing as chronically underrated as the humble sock? They stop our shoes from smelling gross so quickly, and they keep our toes warm when the weather gets colder. Also, if you're so inclined they are a very simple and subtle way to jazz up an otherwise boring outfit. There is no denying that they come with their annoyances, too—there are few worse feelings than when they get wet or slip off as you walk, and they love getting lost so often that some people rarely have a matching pair. If anything, though, that only makes them even better material for a series of relatable memes. An afterthought they may often be, but most of our wardrobes would be a worse and more impractical place without them. Also, we would have one less topic for the internet to be funny about in a myriad of different ways.