Dating trend in Spain: Pineapple code at Mercadona – News

And the idea is working: There have already been mass gatherings of highly motivated people interested in dating. In two supermarkets in Bilbao and Madrid, the crowds were so big that the police had to be called, reports the BBCThey sent people home so that others could shop in peace.

“One or two people here are said to have actually had a falling out between the supermarket shelves. But that’s not really the point. It’s more like: taking part is everything. You’ll post good, funny videos and join in.“, says Michael Wrobel.

Are the coffers at “Mercadona” filled by the trend?

It is not clear how much the campaign has filled the “Mercadonas” coffers. However, in some branches the pineapples are said to have sold out between 7 and 8 p.m.

The trend hasn’t caught on here yet. As with football, there is a German version. For example, in Erlangen, singles can go shopping in bright pink carts and show that they are free.

For several months now, a supermarket in Hagen in the Cuxhaven district has also been offering single customers pink shopping baskets to shop and fall in love with. They are meant to signal: Hey, I’m single, talk to me.

Couple shopping instead of Parshipping

Nothing is known about the success of these ideas so far. But perhaps there will soon be fewer single people there and in Spain. And it will be a case of couple shopping instead of dating.

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We will also report on this topic on September 20, 2024 in WDR aktuell at 9:45 p.m.