Sock monkey

Some information in this article or section has not been verified and may not be reliable. Please check for inaccuracies, and modify and cite sources as needed....See more » Some information in this article or section has not been verified and may not be reliable. Please check for inaccuracies, and modify and cite sources as needed. * In 2006, Viking Studio published, Sock Monkey Dreams (ISBN 0670038083) by Whitney Shroyer, Letitia Walker, and photographs by Michael Traister chronicles the daily life of sock monkeys at the Red Heel Monkey Shelter. * In 2005 the sitcom "How I met your mother" featured sock monkeys prominently in the fourth episode, entitled Return of the Shirt. A giant sock monkey is offered as compensation by Ted for dumping a girl (who collects sock monkeys) on her birthday. * The alternative comic Sock Monkey by Tony Millionaire features a sock monkey named Uncle Gabby as its protagonist. * In 2001, the popular ITV Digital advert campaign featured Johnny Vegas and a knitted sock monkey named Digital Monkey. * In 2003, Cece Bell wrote, illustrated, and published a series of children's books about sock monkeys. * A sock monkey named Dickie narrates the 2004 novel Sock (ISBN 0-312-32805-2) by Penn Jillette. * Designer Paul Frank sells a line of merchandise featuring a sock-monkey-like character named Julius. * A 2004 film short by puppet filmmaker Justin Bastard Sane explores The Secret Lives of Sock Monkeys. * In 2005, Mandy Jouan created Buttons, a 15 foot tall sock monkey.See less »