🥿 The Meaning Behind Shoes Hanging on Power Lines – What Does It Really Mean? ⚡🧵

No single explanation fits every case, but here are the most common beliefs people share:

1. Marking Territory (Gang or Group Symbol?)

Belief: Some think shoes on wires show gang presence or areas where drugs are sold.

Reality: This rumor has been around for years, but experts and police say it’s rarely true.

🚨 Most groups avoid obvious signs that would draw attention — they prefer to stay unnoticed.

Verdict: Might happen in very rare cases, but mostly a myth repeated over time.

2. A Rite of Passage or Celebration