There is more information on this page than you would ever want to know about a talking sock.
Check the Q&A section for answers to most of your questions.
Please read the RULES section before entering the chat room.
Epic's owner does NOT use this account to go on cam.
This bothers some people, which is totally understandable. It's good to be cautious on the internet, especially when talking to a sock.
So, in an effort to help you feel better about talking to epic and hanging out in the room, a few of Epic's friends who ALSO KNOW AND HAVE SEEN EPIC'S OWNER have volunteered to list their names below. They won't tell you the identity of Epic's owner, but they will tell you that he's not an "old creep" or "weirdo" (other than the fact he hangs out with a talking sock).
Here are just a few of the many that know Epic and his human companion:
Andrew:
http://www.stickam.com/bisante
Iain:
http://www.stickam.com/scientologyisacult
Dan:
http://www.stickam.com/checkeredsocks
Nick:
http://www.stickam.com/nickisbored
Travis:
http://www.stickam.com/imjustatravis
TeeJay:
http://www.stickam.com/tj77
Lexi:
http://www.stickam.com/profile/cupcakelover03
Rigo:
http://www.stickam.com/itsrodrigo
Scott:
http://www.stickam.com/eternal_love
AJ:
http://www.stickam.com/black_joker1991
Jack:
http://www.stickam.com/whitey200607
Phil:
http://www.stickam.com/freezingman66
Alex:
http://www.stickam.com/xinsertawesomenameherex
If this isn't enough to put you at ease, oh well. Remember that nobody is making you come into the room or talk to Epic!
Q:
Do you ever show your face?
A: I show it all the time. Look at my profile picture, that's my face. I'm a sock! If you're asking about my owner's face, then read the ATTENTION section above.
Q:
Are you just a talking sock?
A: Are you just a talking human?
Q:
Why a talking sock? Why would your owner, of all things, allow a talking sock to use the computer? Why doesn't he just use it himself?
A: All sorts of comics and entertainers allow their non-human friends to speak for them. Jeff Dunham (with Peanut), Triumph the Comic Dog, and Jim Henson's Muppets are all examples. There are a lot of reasons for this, including the fact that non-humans can say things that humans can't. In other words, if a talking dog with a cigar tells you that you're ugly, you might laugh and forgive him because you know it's a joke. But, if a human were to say that, it might be understood as a true insult or something hurtful. Secondly, my owner does get on the computer, but on his own account.
Q:
Are you a boy sock or girl sock, a right sock or a left sock?
A: I am a boy sock, and I don't go on feet. Also, i'm a unisock so I was made to fit either a right or left foot!
Q:
Are you gay, bi, straight, etc?
A: I don't think simple labels for sexuality make any sense, there are too many variations. Also, I'm not here for sex, so it honestly doesn't matter, and I don't care what your sexual preference is either.
Q:
How old are you? How old is your owner?
A: I am 62 sock years old. Because of our fragile cotton skeleton, we age quite quickly! My owner, however, is much younger. I don't reveal much about my owner's age, looks, location, etc. If that concerns you, please look at that ATTENTION section, above, for more info.
Q:
What is ESC?
A: ESC is the tag of the Epic Sock Crew. I signed on one day and suddenly people with [ESC] started entering the room. I was very flattered. However, I never ask people to put the tag on and I don't expect them to change their name just for me. Either way, it's a nice gesture, and I appreciate it!
Q:
Can I join the ESC - Epic Sock Crew?
A: Sure! Just put ESC in your display name, in this format: ESC(YourName) There is no space after ESC or the first "(" If you don't know how to do this, ask someone else with a tag. The only requirement is that you be nice and friendly.
Saturday Night, June 22, 2008
"Car Wash"
