Just got done showing the separate socks to my friend. Lady across the way asked what I was doing, she was freaking about the DPNs, the 2 socks DK didn’t phase her.
That is the main reason I use DPNs 
(they do make good sock markers).
Yes, those flying sticks do make people sit up and take notice. Maybe only a knitter would appreciate the DK aspect? It would certainly wow me.
My niece was freaked about DPNs, freaked more when I pulled them apart.
Everyone’s impressed until you yoink the wrong needle out of your hand. 