What is a 'shoey' and why did Harry Styles do one on stage in Australia?

  • Written by: Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney

“Shoey” is Australian slang for having a celebratory drink out of a shoe. Usually the beverage is alcoholic and the celebration follows a sweaty quest to victory. The shoey has become a popular part of some sports and music festival cultures.

As a cultural phenomenon, the shoey represents overcoming adversity - literally drinking out of...

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