I have the opposite reaction when I see these memes. To me it’s a reminder of how inclusive some of my favorite nerdy communities are, on top of being a fun little in-joke like any meme should be. And I’m an old beardy middle aged dad too for whatever that’s worth.

However, that doesn’t mean the image itself is innocent or appropriate for most audiences. I’m not going to be asking the family’s opinion on this one, lol. But I don’t see it as a manga fetish thing at all. More empowerment than exploitation for the owners of the legs shown.

I like the way this comment assumes the unix socks meme is perpetuated by horny neckbeards, not horny transwomen.

That’s just straight up Unix, the mother of it all.

Also you fine folk wear your disto-wear over or under your Gimp-wear?

“You’re wearing socks aren’t you!?” -Microsoft

plan 9:

Is that real? Can one hypothetically actually get them? If so, where?

For all we know, those could be thigh high socks

If they don’t smell like shit, they won’t count.

Nice trousers.
Need to get it tailored to get a fit like this nowadays. No OTS

You ment Lederhosen