BLOOMINGTON, IN – A timeless dorm room tactic used as a do not disturb measure is now being utilized to watch a classic coming of age show in total privacy.
A sock hung on a door handle was historically meant to signal to passers by that there is hot and heavy activity taking place in the room that requires no interruption.
There is a trend emerging, however, wherein dormers dubiously use the sock to indicate a hook-up but instead relax with a box of Franzia and binge the late 1990’s WB show, Dawson’s Creek.
“It’s brilliant,” said IU Freshman Sara Thomas. “I can put on my sweats, pour a plastic cup of wine, and watch the Dawson and Joey love story in complete and total peace.”
The strategy seems to be catching on as more and more socks have been seen on door handles with no sounds of inexperienced intimacy coming from the room.
“I think it sucks,” said dormer William Stone. “We love to put our ears against the door and hear dry humping, but now it’s just that stupid ‘do do do do do do do do’ theme song.”
Several older shows are making comebacks and Dawson’s Creek seems to strike a chord with young people.
Set in the fictional town of Capeside, Dawson’s Creek depicts a universally relatable story of teenage angst, love, and the uncertainty of the future.
“I’m so glad I found this show,” said Luke Iger. “To be able to watch it in peace and quiet because of the sex sock is just an added bonus.”
Students are now assuming a sock means a show, leaving giggling voyeurs profoundly disappointed.
Limestone Ledger 
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