In biology, mimicry is defined as the similarity of one species to another which protects one or both. You are probably familiar with camouflage, in which a species resembles its surroundings in order to avoid detection. Camouflage is a form of visual mimicry. The Plant hopper …
Most email messages aren’t worth the mouse click to send them—OR, the mouse click to delete them. Take for instance the popular “If you believe this message, please forward to everyone you know.” And if you don’t believe “just delete it and be scorned the rest of your life–you worthless piece of maggot dung.” …
Here are some amusing things found near the My Odd Sock corporate headquarters…. It’s called a “pride of lions.” A “gaggle of geese.” A “Flock of Seagulls.” But nesting in my basement, I found… …
Breaking Ridiculous News: The retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has offered to pay cast members of the TV show “Jersey Shore” to stop wearing clothes carrying their brand. In the news release, the popular clothier stated its concern of having Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino wearing its products could cause “significant …
It’s like emptying the dehumidifier. Like clearing the lint trap. Like flossing after corn-on-the-cob! Let’s “Brain Drain” and declutter our frontal lobes of the unneeded, unnecessary excess nonsense of the day. Shall we begin? After you…. Shame Game Quite possibly thee worst premise for a television show is the …
Ninety degrees outside and My Odd Sock decides to go to the zoo. Phew! Enjoy these photos from my day! Here I am entering the zoo. It has been a long time since my last visit. This will be a fun day! …
During these hot summer days, I find myself reliving the time of my youth, growing up with my neighbors Mike and Tom in a small town. I was a cute kid (with a big melon head). All grown up, I still have a melon head–but what the hell happened to the …
The TV dinner is a chow-time legend. If it came in a foil tray–you knew it had to be good! That picture on the box would taunt your mind and your taste buds…luring you into a TV dinner’s frozen deliciousness. My favorite?…Beans & weanies without a doubt! The sides were also to die …
Have a safe Fourth of July! Remember, alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Be safe with your holiday celebration. Just kidding! Happy 4th everyone!
My Odd Sock is always looking for the goofy side of life, and a recent outing provided plenty of opportunity. Jump in and let’s take a drive to see what we find along State Route 170. Would you feel safe filling your gas tank at this run …
