The Melt by Jason Diamond

The Melt by Jason Diamond

Shorts and Socks Season

August, baby!

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Jason Diamond
Aug 10, 2023
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Here’s how I remember my life in shorts and socks.

1990: I showed up to school with a pair of basketball shorts and a pair of Jordan 4s. I thought I looked fly, but this kid I always hated whose name was Nathan, started making fun of my socks. I asked what was wrong with them, he told me they were too long, white, and had stripes. I had missed the memo …

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