For Socks’ Sakes – Here Are the Highlights – Part II!

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Like the previous post with Highlights: For Socks’ Sake, this post also features the image of the thank-you note for all the participants because I honestly believe they all deserve it. Thank you all for being as wonderful and amazing as you are! ❤️

Before I continue, in case you missed the original storyline, I suggest going back to the For Socks’ Sake post to get more intel. Also, feel free to check out any other sock-related posts in this blog for further information.

In the previous post, we took a look at what was going on in the original For Socks’ Sake session, and today we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty of the actual miniseries.

FSS #1

Much to everyone’s surprise, we opened the first minisession with no other skill than – sales. The classic Sell Me This Sock game was spiced up with the unexpecting twists such as selling only one sock with a hole in it, selling socks that burp, socks that whistle at women, and among others, socks that you’re wearing – right now.

Some of the participants demonstrated really exceptional sales skills. However, we were swayed by the seller with the “holey” sock who persuaded people to buy his sock by offering them a one-time opportunity to purchase the sock with a built-in ventilation system, much needed for the winter season, now and get another sock of the same kind for free. Great job!

The second game we played focused on decision-making. The Final Sockdown required the participants to decide which pair of socks they’d wear for the rest of their lives. Despite a bunch of solid explanations, either personal or practical, it’s worth noting that everyone opted for “the quality ones” that “never run thin.”

It seems that people have had it with sock manufacturers’ rampant skimping on quality. Yes, we noticed. And guess what – we’re on to you. 👀

And that wrapped up the first minisession.

FSS #2

A week later, we kicked off the second minisession with a touch of creativity. With a typical It Wasn’t Me scenario, the participants all took the roles of washing machines and had to justify themselves for committing a heinous crime against socks.

Even though there were some pretty creative explanations, helping socks escape into another dimension won our hearts.

The second game targeted divergent thinking, and the participants had to come up with as many uses as possible for An Unmatched Sock.

Altogether, there were over fifty suggestions – some obvious like making toys, some creative like creating no-show socks, and some downright shocking and disturbing like strangling your enemies. All for the count, right?

Unfortunately, the roll participants were on was blatantly interrupted by the viscous passage of time, so we had to wind up the divergent thinking spree.

FSS #3

I’ve already told you I’m weird. How much? Let me illustrate.

We opened the third FSS minisession with a Sockspiracy Convention. This was a melting pot of hot skills, with the greatest focus on public speaking. All participants were speakers at the Sockspiracy Convention – a convention dedicated to sock-related conspiracy theories – where they had to present their personal sockspiracy and gather as many followers as possible.

As if things weren’t already weird enough, one of the participants, who was attending a PREXcoaching® session for the first time, joined us mid-game and was left completely awe-struck as everyone else nonchalantly elaborated on why socks are a scam.

Of course, the shock was in no way alleviated when one of the participants declared themselves the Government, assuring everyone that no such things as sockspiracies even existed and that it was in everyone’s best interest to go home in peace.

That said, we wrapped up the convention and proceeded to count the followers. For whatever reason, everyone unanimously voted for the Government. What?!

Government 1 : The People 0. 😱

We usually explain the point of the game and the skills it sharpens either before or after playing, and this time everyone jumped in to assure the new participant this was not a cult but rather a very useful exercise.

Apart from public speaking, this game also worked on a set of skills such as presenting, communicating, persuasion & influence, connecting the dots with critical thinking, effective storytelling, creativity & imagination, and many more. At the same time, it also tackled issues such as stage fright and linguistic refinement – choosing the right words, tone, voice modulation, and more.

We continued in the same spirit of persuasion with the next game called The Last Pair of Socks in the World, which brought back nostalgic memories of the Final Sockdown played in the first minisession.

In this game, the participants had to persuade everyone else to give them the last pair of socks in the world. Some strong arguments were given, some bribes were offered, yet not even completely valid reasons – such as I need socks to keep my feet warm so I can continue to save lives, which was true, by the way – could withstand the simple proclamation: We are the Government. Hand over the socks – it’s in your best interest.

Again, push came to shove with voting when the Government won it again by a landslide. Are you even surprised?!

Final tally:

Government 2 : The People 0. 😱

As we all agreed, this session left us with two key takeaways. First – if you have to expect the unexpected, it’s best to show up in time to be put in the same picture as everyone else. And second – whatever you do, the government always wins.

FSS #4

The final session was attended by four participants – one girl and three boys, and we set the proverbial ball rolling with the classic improv game Questions Only.

This was supposed to be a light intro leading into the final game that would wrap up the whole (mini)series. However, for whatever reason, the boys couldn’t get through five fast-paced rounds of asking only questions, no matter what. Slower versions were mostly manageable, but speedier ones not so much.

Maybe it had something to do with mansplaining, the notorious reputation men have for not asking questions (especially when they should), or simply, the nature of the participants’ work. Either way, girl power stole the show and assumed the throne: For Socks’ Sake.

Hail to the Queen and boo to the vicious passage of time – again.

And thus, instead of ending with a wrap-up, it all ended with a – question.

What on earth could that mean?

What’s next?

Obviously, it could only mean one thing: socks rule and live on – and the sequel is already underway: Oh, For Socks Sake, Not Again! 🧦😱

In the meantime, if you like socks – and this post – spread the fun by sharing it with your friends and family.

Needless to say, if you and/or your team wish to hone your skills and play For Socks’ Sakes, The Great Pen Challenge, or any other game combos, get in touch and let us know.

And For Socks’ Sake – keep your mind sharp and your smile brighter! 🧦🔥