In Spain, "pineapple-gate" TikTok trend at Mercadona supermarkets, initiated by comedian Vivy Lin, causes chaos, police involvement, and employee complaints.

A TikTok trend called "pineapple-gate" has emerged in Spain, where singles visit Mercadona supermarkets between 7-8 PM with upside-down pineapples in their shopping carts to signal romantic interest. This fad, initiated by comedian Vivy Lin, has caused chaos in stores, with some teens roaming without purchasing items, prompting police involvement. Mercadona clarified that the trend was not started by them, resulting in increased disorder and complaints from employees.

September 03, 2024
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