TikTok creators are talking about the “Shoe Theory,” and many viewers are confused about what it means. Here’s the Shoe Theory explained and information on why some people consider gifting shoes unlucky.
What is the Shoe Theory on TikTok?
The Shoe Theory that is trending on TikTok states that gifting someone a pair of shoes will eventually cause them to walk out of your life.
For example, if you gift a pair of shoes to your significant other, you can expect to break up with them. Some consider it bad luck to gift a pair of shoes and believe it is linked to an eventual breakup.
Those who believe in the Shoe Theory will avoid gifting shoes to their loved ones. One workaround can be to have the recipient of the shoes to buy them for $1 instead. This way it isn’t considered a gift and so shouldn’t technically be unlucky.
Why is gifting someone shoes unlucky?
Gifting someone shoes is apparently unlucky due to how “Shoe” sounds in Chinese.
Creator angela.chaan explained this in a dedicated video:
For whatever reason, the shoe theory idea is now trending on the platform with many other creators sharing their stories of unlucky shoe gifting scenarios and/or other gifts that could result in bad luck. Other videos are being posted by those who have bought shoes as gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
This superstition appears to have traveled the globe, with commenters from the U.S., U.K, Poland, and China stating that they are familiar with the “Shoe Theory” idea. Now, through TikTok, even more people will know about the Shoe Theory.
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