What Is Pineapple Dating? Spain's New Offline Romance Craze
What Is Pineapple Dating? Spain's New Offline Romance Craze
In Spain, a fresh offline dating trend is emerging as singles move away from online dating apps. Popularized by the Mercadona supermarket chain, the trend involves a quirky yet simple gesture: placing a pineapple upside down in one’s shopping cart. This subtle signal is intended to attract other singles who are also looking for romantic connections. By displaying the pineapple in this way, individuals can discreetly signal their interest in meeting new people.
The trend gained traction on TikTok, quickly capturing the attention of younger audiences. It has even boosted pineapple sales at Mercadona supermarkets. social media is abuzz with videos of singles shopping while proudly carrying an upside-down pineapple in their carts. The dating code is effective for just one hour each day, from 7 PM to 8 PM. During this time, an upside-down pineapple signifies that someone is open to dating. If another shopper is interested, they should bump their cart into the person’s. If the person bumps back, it’s a match, and they can then head to the wine aisle for a chat.
In addition to the pineapple, other items in the cart also hold significance. Chocolates or sweets signal a desire for a serious, long-term relationship, while legumes or lettuce suggest a preference for casual encounters, according to Spain-based english publication Olive Press.
Television star and humorist Vivy Lin played a significant role in popularizing this trend. She posted a TikTok video where she was seen pushing her cart toward the wine aisle at a Mercadona store. “The time to hook up in Mercadona is 7 PM to 8 PM,” Lin noted in her video, as reported by BBC.
Media reports also highlight that groups of teenagers have been spotted spending over an hour at the supermarket in Madrid, pushing trolleys without buying anything, while one man even donned a giant pineapple suit to celebrate his bachelor party with friends.
In Spain, a fresh offline dating trend is emerging as singles move away from online dating apps. Popularized by the Mercadona supermarket chain, the trend involves a quirky yet simple gesture: placing a pineapple upside down in one’s shopping cart. This subtle signal is intended to attract other singles who are also looking for romantic connections. By displaying the pineapple in this way, individuals can discreetly signal their interest in meeting new people.
The trend gained traction on TikTok, quickly capturing the attention of younger audiences. It has even boosted pineapple sales at Mercadona supermarkets. social media is abuzz with videos of singles shopping while proudly carrying an upside-down pineapple in their carts. The dating code is effective for just one hour each day, from 7 PM to 8 PM. During this time, an upside-down pineapple signifies that someone is open to dating. If another shopper is interested, they should bump their cart into the person’s. If the person bumps back, it’s a match, and they can then head to the wine aisle for a chat.
In addition to the pineapple, other items in the cart also hold significance. Chocolates or sweets signal a desire for a serious, long-term relationship, while legumes or lettuce suggest a preference for casual encounters, according to Spain-based english publication Olive Press.
Television star and humorist Vivy Lin played a significant role in popularizing this trend. She posted a TikTok video where she was seen pushing her cart toward the wine aisle at a Mercadona store. “The time to hook up in Mercadona is 7 PM to 8 PM,” Lin noted in her video, as reported by BBC.
Media reports also highlight that groups of teenagers have been spotted spending over an hour at the supermarket in Madrid, pushing trolleys without buying anything, while one man even donned a giant pineapple suit to celebrate his bachelor party with friends.