Gimmee back My Sock, Ye Goat Bastid!

The Sock Loss Formula



Sock loss index = (L+C)-(P x A)



The higher the figure, the higher the likelihood of losing socks. For the truly diligent, this formula can also be adapted to work out the probability of losing a sock in a single week by using a calibrated version using statistical modelling software which adds constants thus:



Prob= 0.38+(0.005 x L)+(0.0012 x C)-(0.0159 x P x A)3



Where:



L = Laundry size

Calculated by multiplying the number of people in the household (p) with the frequency of washes in a week (f)



C = Washing complexity

Calculated by adding how many types of wash (t) households do in a week (darks + whites) and multiplying that by the number of socks washed in a week (s)



P = The positivity towards doing laundry

Measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being ‘Strongly dislike doing clothes washing’ to 5 which represents ‘Strongly enjoy doing clothes washing’



A = Degree of Attention

Which is the sum how many of these things you do at the start of each wash check pockets, unroll sleeves, turn clothes the right way and unrolling socks

I believe that article originated from your side of the pond!

wouldn't be surprised! i think some of our scientists have way too much time on their hands. i saw one study that concluded, being homeless is bad for your health! no shit sherlock!!

I saw something on Yahoo news the other day that the Brits did a study that concluded that 100 foot rouge waves caused all the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

That's why ? Hey mystery solved !