9AM I Suppose That Does Make It Worse, Sir

Editor, on phone with reader: Sir, the phrase "Stick a sock in it" is pretty common. It's a common phrase.
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Editor: It's no one's sock, sir. It's not a threat.
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Editor: Well, I disagree. I think it is a pretty common phrase and I think everyone understood what I meant.
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Editor: No, sir, it's not my sock. It's nobody's sock.

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