The Significance of Shoes Hung Up on A Power Line and…

Though less frequent lately, you have probably seen shoes laced together

and thrown over electricity lines. I first thought it was only a local

prank, but some hypotheses point in a different direction. One hypothesis links it back

to troops who threw their boots on electricity lines following training.

This might have inspired additional concepts, including the dubious assertion that gangs employ

Some say it comes from bullying, akin to movie situations where children lose their shoes this way, while others say it marks territory.

films where children lose their shoes like this. Yet, the most often cited reason

The one I think most likely is that some do it for enjoyment. Me

It’s probably just a benign custom others carry on following.

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