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How often do you buy new underwear and socks?

  • 29-12-2011 7:30pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭


    Had a bit of a debate over a few pints the other day. I haven't a clue how we got onto the conversation but among the four of us there was quite a difference in how often we buy new undies/socks/toothbrush etc

    Some where surprised that I wash socks/boxers after wearing them once :-0

    Anyway, how long do you wait before bining them and buying a new pair?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭Otis Driftwood


    Whenever I need them.I have prolly 20 to 30 pairs of boxers and even more socks so it takes a while to wear em out.
    :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 747 ✭✭✭littleredspot


    I always said, that if I was the richest man in the world, my greatest luxury would be to put on new socks everyday. I love the feeling of new ones and not having to match them. My wife bought me 365 pairs as a wedding present. :D

    (I couldn't be so wastefull though (and I'm not rich!) 6 years later and I wouldn't say I'm even half way through the big black sack in the attic)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    py2006 wrote: »
    Some where surprised that I wash socks/boxers after wearing them once :-0

    What?


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭ToxicPaddy


    I have about 30 pairs of underwear and about 50 pairs of sock. Tend to buy them in bulk when in the US. Timberland socks are very comfy, so when there I tend to buy 20+ pairs at a time :D

    CK do lovely comfy fine socks so buy one or two box sets when I need them in Debenhams..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,077 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    I got 13 pairs of socks for xmas so i doubt i'll be buying anymore for a while. Must stock up on boxers though :pac:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭guitarzero


    Embarrassing fact - I never buy them, I've robbed about 20 pairs off my bro this year and my ma, relatives buy me this stuff every now and then. I should probably break this cycle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭Otis Driftwood


    I could never wear my brothers boxers.Even if they are freshly washed I dunno,the thoughts of his giblets being in the same place as my own is kinda cringe inducing.Id liken it to someone using my razor tbh.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    guitarzero wrote: »
    Embarrassing fact - I never buy them, I've robbed about 20 pairs off my bro this year and my ma, relatives buy me this stuff every now and then. I should probably break this cycle.


    You rob underwear from your ma! :D

    Myself, I wear them until they perish completely, embarassed to say. Must pick up a few new pairs soon.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    I don't even have enough pairs of underwear to get through the week, so I usually do a wash mid week, I have enough pairs of socks for the week but not much more.

    I genuinely can't remember the last time I bought underwear, you can actually see the elastic on some of mine atm they're so worn. I keep meaning to buy some but I'm lazy and they're kinda expensive!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,751 ✭✭✭Saila


    I wash mine so whenever they start to wear too much :confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 441 ✭✭Rich11


    When theres holes:cool:


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Rich11 wrote: »
    When theres holes:cool:

    There's usually at least 3 when ya get'em :pac:

    Only get new'uns when laundry needs a doin' but the machine is kaput, or I have a lot of'em have worn down.

    Was actually gonna get a new load of socks in around about now, but sure, traditional presents for Christmas and all that. Got a pair with Rodger the Dodger on'em :cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,039 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    It's not a question of how often I buy them but when I need to buy them, and that's when they are no longer elasticated in the case of boxers or when the socks have holes in them.

    Socks are bought occasionally, however I could go years without buying a new pair of boxers.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,048 ✭✭✭✭Snowie


    I'm changing my boxer after january I'm going to go for all sorts of funky coloredy ones And some animal muppet ones... I feel they are needed :D...


    but every years i do a boxer short/ sock chuck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    Been purchasing a 3 pack every now and again of Next boxers as they're quite comfy and good value for money imo - kinda trying to overhaul the wardrobe slowly but surely over the last year. Have about 20 pairs of jocks but about 12 of them are the Next ones - hopefully I'll replace the other 8 in the next month or two.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    I don't buy them often enough, especially socks which seem to wear out quickly, although I ended up with some socks and boxers for christmas :)

    I wouldn't mind buying some more new ones though, perhaps upgrade the boxers to something nicer. I usually just buy the Dunnes boxers and socks.


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