"Oh, yeah. You could say that," Wright replies.

"Does this happen often?"

"No, not really. On a regular laundry day, we just steer clear of bleach. You know, we just go with the flow and relax."

"And… what happens to the rest of the laundry? Who fixes it?"

"I don’t know. But our trade union supports us. They say it comes with the territory, so we shouldn’t give it too much thought…"

"I see. So let's move on to what I'm sure our listeners want to know."

"Okay, shoot."

"Why are there so many of you unpaired in households, and where do you go?"

"Well, it depends. Some just retire — they’re too old to keep up with all the hustle and bustle. Others take a depression leave, and the luckier ones go on vacation. You know, pick a calm, secluded spot and just wind down."

"Is that it? I’m kind of disappointed. I thought you went to some kind of secret place. Just like elephants!"

"Oh, no, no, no. We have a special place for that," Wright says, shaking his head.

"Really? Sounds mysterious!"

"Actually, it’s not mysterious at all. It’s called the waste bin. When our nerves wear thin, that's where we go."

"Okay. Mystery solved! But before we wrap up, any final words for our listeners?"

"Just this: it takes two to tango, so always make sure to pair us up! The next time you lose a sock, remember we’re not gone — we’re just taking a break."

"Great advice, Wright. Thank you for joining us. So, that’s all for today on ESPAIN, dear listeners! I’ll be back soon with more exciting news! In the meantime, don’t go too far and follow us on social media. Have a great day!"

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