Character Socks - Yes or No?

Here are the socks that I am wearing today, no doubt a thoughtful present from a recent birthday or Christmas (men in their thirties will attest to the fact that socks, and Simpsons socks in particular are a common present). I would never wear a character tie (a no-no unless one is a primary or junior school teacher) but think that character socks are quite charming – the jury is still out on character boxers however. Note that my shoes, socks and trousers all match in colour though, so whereas the picture of Homer Simpson challenges the rule, the predominance of black in the sock adheres to it.