Spanish Singles Turn to Supermarkets for Romance with Upside-Down Pineapples

A viral TikTok trend sees Spaniards seeking love in grocery stores, leading to both excitement and chaos.

The craze involves placing an upside-down pineapple in a shopping cart at Mercadona between 7pm and 8pm.
The trend has led to chaotic scenes, including police being called to manage crowds in Bilbao.
Many singles are participating as a reaction to fatigue with dating apps and a desire for face-to-face connections.
Mercadona has acknowledged the trend but clarified it was not part of any marketing strategy.
Other supermarkets like Lidl have started similar initiatives, using different fruits to signal availability.