the onion - cyclist explains need for $35 socks

[Biciclista]

wait! this CAN'T be fiction!!

http://www.theonion.com/articles/cyclist-friend-explains-necessity-of-35-socks,18259/

MONESSEN, PA—Recreational cyclist Ethan Coseglia, 38, thoroughly explained the benefits of wearing $35 bike-riding socks to his friend Kevin Washburn Friday, saying that his specially designed socks are essential in optimizing his overall cycling performance.

"They're great," Coseglia said to Washburn, who has never purchased a pair of socks for more than $8. "They're so comfortable, and they give me really good support. They also have the ToeTip Protector technology, which I like a lot. Seriously, if you ever get into biking, I would definitely go with these."

"Really good breathability, too," Coseglia continued to his friend who only purchases athletic socks in packs of three or more.

Throughout the 10-minute conversation, Coseglia, who took up biking several months ago and rides an average of 6.5 miles two times per week, repeatedly drew comparisons between his special socks and regular socks, telling a politely nodding Washburn that the differences between the two are "night and day."

[gnat23]

As a note, the rest of the article is NOT safe for work. :)

-- gnat!

[SadieKate]

And the second half isn't funny. Maybe the author had a word count quota to meet.

[colby]

And the second half isn't funny. Maybe the author had a word count quota to meet.

It's too bad, it started out funny. They should have cut it off after the nanofibers, the whole bit at the end was unfunny and unnecessary.

[SadieKate]

Oh dear, I think the second half of the article is what is very non-technically called a 'line-drop.'

Line drop. To advance the story by inserting a break and picking up at a different point.

The first half of the article was hysterical. And the pictured socks are cool. Love the colors.What? There was an obvious transition and the characters' names, Ethan and Kevin, were used through out the remainder of the pseudo-article.

But, yeah, it was hilarious (says she who owns a pair of Rapha socks :o).

[WindingRoad]

What the deuce?!?!? :eek:

[malkin]

It's the Onion!

[Catrin]

It's the Onion!

I finally followed the link and read it - yeah they should have cut it off at the nanofibers part.

One has to expect anything from the Onion!

[emily_in_nc]

I'm no prude, but that was borderline disturbing. Just very, very odd after a humorous start. :confused:

[malkin]

De gustibus non est disputandum.

[Kitsune06]

After seeing orders of socks that top $100, I must admit, I still don't know that I understand...


...but those injinji socks, at $16/pr... rrrrawr!!!