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Viral TikTok Shows Roadside ‘Strawberries’ Were Painted Stones in Santa Fe

The display is a tactic to advertise fruit while keeping real produce out of the sun.

Overview

  • A traveler filmed a Route 11 stand in Candioti where the strawberry display turned out to be carefully painted stones.
  • TikTok user @penny.rider.arg posted the clip, narrating her surprise and praising the craftwork.
  • The video drew more than 696,000 views and over 47,000 likes within four days, according to local reports.
  • Vendors use the replicas as a display strategy to attract buyers without exposing real fruit to heat.
  • Online reactions were largely positive, with commenters highlighting the sellers’ ingenuity and humor.