In recent weeks, Mercadona It has been the scene of a viral phenomenon that has gone viral on social networks, since it is said that from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the supermarket becomes a meeting place for those looking to hook up. pineapple placed upside down in the cart It has become the main symbol of this trend, indicating that the person is open to a relationship, whether sporadic or long-term. Additionally, colliding with another cart with the same symbol would be the way to “match”, similar to a real version of Tinder.
Despite the hype, the reality seems less exciting than expected. Young people go to the supermarket Making videos on social media has turned this so-called fad into chaos, with little real results. Although some try to flirt seriously, most do it for fun and to follow the rules. virality current. However, as in any conquest scenario, attitude and charisma seem to be more important than any passing fashion trend.
The new viral trend of flirting at Mercadona
Without a doubt, the fact of flirting at Mercadona It is the most talked about thing on social networks, notably on X (formerly Twitter), where it has accumulated more than 60,000 mentions, and on Tik Tok. It all started with a TikTok video by actress Vivy Lin, who explained how she allegedly connected to this supermarket chain.
According to the video, the process includes traveling to Mercadona between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and approach another person who also has a pineapple placed the same way in their shopping cart, especially in key sections like wine or frozen foods, depending on your age.
The phenomenon has generated multiple reactions and memesSome users claim that the technique really works, while others see it as a well-designed marketing campaign. Already in 2017, a First Dates contestant mentioned that there was a specific time to flirt on Mercadona, and in 2018, the German chain Edeka launched a similar campaign for singles.
Despite speculation as to whether this phenomenon is real or a advertising strategy Secretly, the truth is that it attracted public attention and raised Mercadona’s profile.
The viral video of an Asturian
@senen98_ Flirting in Mercadona with a pineapple at 7:00 p.m. 🤔🙄😂🍍 #mercadona #mercadonatiktok #humour #ligar #girlfriend #asturias ♬ original sound – SLDJ
One of the most viral videos of the moment is that of a young asturian who, accompanied by his mother, goes to Mercadona at 7:00 p.m. to check if this way of flirting really works. The mother, somewhat skeptical, tells him that they are only going to buy, to which he assures her that no, what he wants is “funny.”
They then place a pineapple upside down in their basket and begin moving around the basket. supermarket aisleswhere they see other people who are also looking for a partner. But things don’t end there, and the young man takes candy and puts it in the cart to show that he is a sweet person. But in the end, he has no luck: “I can’t even flirt with the pineapple.”
Top tips
Sylvia Johnson, a language and intercultural expert at Preply, shared five tips for flirting while shopping. First, the expert emphasizes the importance of the composition of the basket, since what we carry can reveal aspects of our personalityas if we were taking care of our health or our leisure time. Products like pineapple, chocolate and wine have become key symbols for those looking for more than just groceries at the supermarket.
The second tip is know languagesespecially with the increase in tourists in Spain during the summer. Speaking English or helping foreigners with product questions can be a great way to break the ice and open up the possibility of an international encounter.
Additionally, according to a study by Preply, the most talkative Spanish cities, such as Córdoba, Granada and Palma, are ideal places to strike up a conversation in the supermarket without feeling too awkward. Talk to dependents When making a purchase, this is one of the most common interaction situations in these cities.
As for the perfect time to flirtJohnson points out that the time depends on the location and the type of crowd. In coastal areas, the best option is late afternoon, while in historic cities you’ll be more likely to find people around lunchtime.
Finally, the expert underlines the the importance of naturalness. There is no need to dress in a particular way to make the purchase; everydayness and authenticity are the factors that have made this trend of hooking up at the supermarket so popular.
