The Paradox
I found in my drawer a pair of sox, and they numbered two. But then to my consternation I found a pair of shorts and they numbered one, now how can that be? It started a train of thought. A pair of pants is also just one, but you never go into a store and ask for a pant, do you? Not unless you are in a pet store. So maybe it has to do with the number or arrangements for your limbs, two legs would make the pants plural, sort of. Wait just a minute Slick, if that were true you would ask for a pair... Sign in to see full entry.