eli5: What is the tradition of tying cans to the back of a newlyweds car?

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This is probably just a Hollywood thing, but where did that come from and why is it a thing? I can’t put my finger on how that relates to a freshly married couple leaving for their honeymoon (or home)

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It makes noise and draws attention to the married couple. Same as everybody honking in the car parade going from church to the party venue.

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