I've heard a lot of different things about what they mean - that they mark gang territory, that it's what kids do with old sneakers, and other theories that I can't recall right now. Can anyone tell me?
2006-07-30 14:49:26 · 10 answers · asked by B D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
try this for some answers -- i trust uncle cecil
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_274.html
2006-07-30 14:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by rosends 7 · 11⤊ 2⤋
Well, it's quite complicated. Just kidding. Kids just get BORED AS CRAP. Who WOULDN'T want to throw their old shoes on a utility line in the middle of a busy street? WHAT A RUSH!
2006-07-30 14:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by theamazingkate! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoes over the powerlines means Drugs!
2006-07-30 14:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Scotland it is usually some poor schoolkids shoes that have been stolen and then flung up onto the lines.
2006-07-30 14:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by camshy0078 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good practical joke to play on someone. In my neighborhood, at least. But we don't have any gangs here.
2006-07-30 14:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask me it means someone was a total idiot for throwing their shoes up there.
2006-07-30 14:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that they are in reference to gang territory.........
2006-07-30 14:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy Dearest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it started with kids and thier old shoes.
2006-07-30 14:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by jesse james 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone had to much free time on their hands.
2006-07-30 14:52:53 · answer #9 · answered by rabatvilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drug buys
2006-07-30 14:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by HEY boo boo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋