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I'm not really here Started conversation Oct 3, 2001
That game with the ball in the sock. 
Tights would stretch I expect. 
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I'm not really here Posted Oct 4, 2001
Yes, it went in an old school sock. But I was an aggressive little watnot at the time, so probably got flung about quite hard.
Yes, I admit it, I was wearing long socks when I was 10. 
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Cloviscat Posted Oct 4, 2001
Nevertheless - I am very glad that you remember it! When I was writing the article, I mentioned this practice to some colleagues at work - who thought I was making it up, or at least that it was some bonkers Lancashire thing!
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I'm not really here Posted Oct 4, 2001
Oh no, it was very popular at our school.
Probably wouldn't be allowed now.
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