Finding a significant other in 2024 is basically the equivalent of try to talk a toddler into taking a nap — it’s not an enjoyable experience. What if all it took to find a potential partner was heading to the supermarket at a specific time and placing a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart? If that sounds like something you could see yourself trying, you might want to catch the next flight to Spain. A recent dating trend has gone viral in Spain, where eager singles head to the supermarket chain Mercadona between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and use a fruit-based code to try and find their soulmate. By placing a pineapple upside down in their cart and lingering in the wine aisle, individuals are signaling to others in the store that they’re not just looking for ingredients to make a fruit salad — they’re actually looking for romance. So, is this trend actually working? Believe it or not, stores have reported that they are inundated with shoppers during the 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. time slot. So, if you find yourself picking out some nice wine at your local grocery store around 7 p.m., try popping a pineapple upside down in your cart and see where the night takes you.
