Boris Johnson, a contender for the Tory leadership has been criticised for allegedly wearing the same pair of socks on more than day. It is environmentally friendly unusually for Johnson but like his politics may whiff a bit.
I can hardly speak because during the night the resident cat, Holly, has been carrying off my socks and dumping them in a pile with her cat nip mouse as something to play with..
As ever Marx (Heroes of the Exile) has the best analysis
an officer of the revolution must carry the following articles according to regulations: 1 head-covering and cap, 1 sabre with belt, 1 black, red and yellow [60] camel-hair sash, 2 pairs of black leather gloves, 2 battle coats, 1 cloak, 1 pair cloth trousers, 1 tie, 2 pairs of boots or shoes, 1 black leather travelling case — 12″ wide, 10″ high, 4″ deep, 6 shirts, 3 pairs of underpants, 8 pairs of socks, 6 handkerchiefs, 2 towels, 1 washing and shaving kit, 1 writing implement, 1 writing tablet with letters patent, 1 clothes brush, 1 copy of service regulations.”
Johnson has a way to go
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