Although it’s not as commonly seen today, most people have come across the curious sight of sneakers tied together by their laces and tossed over power lines, dangling high above the street. It’s a strange and somewhat mysterious image that pops up in both urban neighborhoods and suburban areas. I used to assume it was nothing more than a childish prank—just a bit of mischief by bored teens with too much time and not enough supervision. But as I grew older and started to hear more stories, I realized that there are multiple theories behind this unusual phenomenon, and they span a surprising range of meanings and cultural interpretations.
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