Shoes on powerlines

"Hey buddy, have you ever seen shoes hanging on a powerline and wondered why they're up there? Well, sometimes kids or teens will tie their shoes together and toss them up there as a sort of fun game. It's kind of like throwing a Frisbee or ball, but with shoes instead! But sometimes, people will also hang shoes on powerlines as a sort of symbol. It could mean different things in different places, but sometimes it's supposed to show that someone has left a neighborhood or moved away. Other times it's used as a sign of gang activity, so it's important to be careful and not assume anything about why the shoes are up there."