They want WHAT? Actor David Boreanaz reveals the bizarre item his superfans ALWAYS ask for at meet-and-greets

By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 08:35 EDT, 27 April 2017 | Updated: 09:39 EDT, 27 April 2017

He's garnered loyal fans for his roles on Buffy, Angel and Bones.  

And David Boreanaz has revealed the bizarre request he is always asked by his most-devoted fans during meet-and-greets.

Ahead of his appearance at Australia's Supanova comic-con event this weekend, the American actor told The Project panel on Thursday: 'They want my socks!'

They want WHAT? Actor David Boreanaz reveals the bizarre item his superfans ALWAYS ask to receive from him at meet-and-greets during an interview with The Project on Thursday

They want WHAT? Actor David Boreanaz reveals the bizarre item his superfans ALWAYS ask to receive from him at meet-and-greets during an interview with The Project on Thursday

His Bones character Seeley Booth regularly sported eccentric socks on the series, which may have started the fascination with fans.

'I like Paul Smith socks, so they are always asking for my socks,' David told the panel hosts.

While a pair of Paul Smith socks usually retail for around $32, the sentimental value must far outweigh this for his hardcore superfans. 

'They are always asking for my socks!' David revealed his fans always ask for his socks, claiming he doesn't know why when the Project hosts questioned the strange request

'They are always asking for my socks!' David revealed his fans always ask for his socks, claiming he doesn't know why when the Project hosts questioned the strange request

When the confused Project team asked 'why?', David appeared just as bewildered.

'Who knows... Cristiano Ronaldo gets asked for them, too.  Amazing. I don't even play soccer,' the actor joked.

He also hinted that he may indulge the common fan request, saying: 'If you come down to Supernova, maybe you will get a pair of my socks. Who knows.' 

The reason? His Bones character Seeley Booth regularly sported eccentric socks on the series, which may have started the fascination with fans

The reason? His Bones character Seeley Booth regularly sported eccentric socks on the series, which may have started the fascination with fans

'If you come down to Supernova, maybe you will get a pair of my socks': While he's unsure where the fascination by fans with his socks came from, he appears to indulge their requests by hinting he usually does give in to the requests

'If you come down to Supernova, maybe you will get a pair of my socks': While he's unsure where the fascination by fans with his socks came from, he appears to indulge their requests by hinting he usually does give in to the requests

In the past he told Entertainment Weekly: 'I like socks. I’m a sock guy.' 

When the interview turned to reflecting on Buffy's recent 20th anniversary EW cover shoot, David added: 'it became this cult sensation. It just took all of us for a ride and it was a great time. Come down the Supernova and we will talk about it.'

While his character Angel was only meant to appear for six episodes, David went on to act in 58 and get his own spin-off in Angel.

The Project team asked when he knew the gig was turning into a full-time role, which David wrapped up with a joke.  

'That is a good question. I think when my socks were disappearing,' he said with a chuckle.

David Boreanaz will appear at Supanova this weekend in Melbourne. 

Meet him... and his socks! David Boreanaz, known for his roles on Buffy, Angel and Bones, will appear at Supanova this weekend in Melbourne

Meet him... and his socks! David Boreanaz, known for his roles on Buffy, Angel and Bones, will appear at Supanova this weekend in Melbourne

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