A good rule with news stories is to try out for yourself what has been

alleged, just to see if it’s possible. It only takes a minute, and it’s

surprising how many stories about things that are supposed to have happened

suddenly develop a high implausibility quotient.

I just tried stuffing papers into my socks and walking around nonchalantly

thus cumbered. I couldnt do it. These were newish white tube socks, with a

good length above the ankle and decent elasticity.

It occurred to me that the thing might work better if I wore sock

suspenders… but I can’t find mine, not having worn them for 10 yrs or so.

If anybody has a pair of sock suspenders handy and would like to try the

Berger thing, I’d be interested to hear a report.