Singles in Spain are putting pineapples upside down in supermarkets shopping carts in the new TikTok dating craze. Social media and search engines are buzzing with ‘upside down pineapple trend,’ upside down pineapple dating trend, and ‘upside down pineapple dating fad.’ We have often seen viral trends emerge out of TikTok. The upside down pineapple trend is the latest dating fad to emerge out of TikTok that is becoming a viral craze with young Spaniards. In the past, dating meant turning to friends or a dating app for helps. But it seems like that is not the case anymore. Supermarkets are the new cupid!! Imagine going to a supermarket to shop for groceries and necessities only to have people bump into your trolley, deliberately! Well, that is exactly what the upside down pineapple dating fad is about. It seems as though young Spaniards are bored or fed of using dating apps and are heading to supermarkets with the hope of finding some love and romance. Yes, the craze involves an upside down pineapple. So, what is the dating fad all about? What is Fizzling? Why is it Gaining Popularity Among Dating App Users? Know Everything About This Trend.
This trend is not exactly new, but it is gaining popularity in Spain now, especially with young Spaniards. So how does the trend work? The upside down pineapple dating trend involves singles ready to mingle and looking for love and romance visiting a Mercadona store between 7 PM and 8 PM. Next, the person needs to head to the pineapple aisle and pick one; turn it upside down and place it in the trolley. Then the person needs to head the wine aisle next. This is where almost all the people with upside down pineapples in their trolleys will be present. If they like someone, they simply bump the trolley with theirs. If the other person is also interested, they do the same before starting a conversation. But this trend is not restricted to just pineapples. Various items can be used to indicate different levels of interest.
Adding items that are fresh indicates a desire for nothing serious and just a short fling. On the other hand, adding non-perishable items hints at a more serious or long-term relationship. For instance, if a person’s cart has sweets or chocolates, it indicates that they are looking for a more serious relationship. However, if their cart has items like lettuce or legumes, it means that they are not looking for anything serious and would prefer a short fling or something casual. This dating fad has become such a craze that it has caused shortage of pineapples in some stores. Top Dating Trends: For Gen Z, These 5 Dating Trends From Situationship To Dry Dating Are a Hit!
Quirky Upside Down Pineapple Dating Trend
🇪🇸In Spain, a quirky dating trend is sweeping supermarkets! At certain times, people walk around with a pineapple upside down in their carts, signaling they're open to connection. Fresh items hint at shorter flings, while non-perishables suggest a desire for something long-term.… pic.twitter.com/4ItZxNzdiD
— DaveO 🗽 (@Patri0tCx_) September 2, 2024
The Upside Down Pineapple Dating Fad
There's a trend in Spain where if you hit the supermarket from 7-8pm and have an upside down pineapple in your trolley - you're single and/or ready to mingle 🍍 pic.twitter.com/Zkh49DXmu1
— Priyant (@Priyant1987) August 29, 2024
While the trend has become a craze, there were reports of it causing chaos across supermarkets in Spain. There were also reports of people unnecessarily banging on trolleys, with the police being called to control the crowd.
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