"In the REAL ghetto, in the REAL Brooklyn..."

[mik3cap]

"Why do white people hang shoes?"

Comments

[ultimatepsi.livejournal.com]

You know I always wondered that when I lived in Brooklyn as a kid. I was hoping for a more decisive answer.

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

I didn't know you were a Brooklyner! What neighborhood?

Come visit me and show me around! :)

[rotting-orange.livejournal.com]

people still do that? i thought it was a 90s thing.

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

The Billyburg hipsters are so advanced that the 90s are now totally retro...

[ultimatepsi.livejournal.com]

I lived in Park Slope about 17 years ago when I was 6-8 years old. I'm not sure how much I'd have to show you. However, it looks like there's going to be a carpool trip down to NYC early in May, so I could visit then easily.

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

That would be awesome!! And we could game! :D

Consult my various and sundry maps (http://mikecap.livejournal.com/674267.html) for things you might find cool.

[kitteridge.livejournal.com]

Does anyone actually ask why *white* people hang shoes? I have to admit I got bored with all of the non-answers though I did watch most of it.

My favorite part of the whole thing was the "translation." Especially the comment about "High Hill Shoes."

Snopes has some thoughts on the subject, though not Billyburg specific:
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/sneakers.htm

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

There was one dude he asked who said: "Yo, why do white people hang shoes?? I dunno man."

[kitteridge.livejournal.com]

Musta missed that section! Thanks!