Strange Banner 'Get Rich or Die Trying' Appears on Kaunas Building
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A strange banner with the slogan "Get rich or die trying" appeared on an abandoned building in Kaunas, Lithuania.
- A reader reported the incident, noting that the individuals who hung the banner were wearing masks and that the message seemed illegal.
- Police have stated they have not yet received any reports regarding the banner.
An unusual and provocative banner bearing the slogan "Get rich or die trying" has appeared on an abandoned building in Kaunas, Lithuania. The banner's appearance has sparked curiosity and concern among locals.
As a reader told Delfi, teenagers in Kaunas, according to her, are rampant, who decided to hang a banner that says 'Get rich or die trying'.
A reader alerted the news outlet, describing the individuals who hung the banner as teenagers wearing masks. The reader expressed concern about the legality and nature of the message, which appears to promote a dangerous or illicit lifestyle. The banner was reportedly placed on one of the city's derelict structures.
Authorities have been notified of the banner's presence. However, the Kaunas police department stated that they have not yet received any official reports concerning the incident. They indicated that further information would be gathered and the article updated if more details become available.
It doesn't look legal, they are also wearing masks.
The message itself, "Get rich or die trying," is a well-known phrase often associated with ambition, risk-taking, and sometimes illegal activities in the pursuit of wealth. Its public display in this manner in Kaunas has raised questions about its origin and intent.
Police told Delfi that they have not yet received any reports about it.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.