Now we all know The trend of ‘flirting time’ at Mercadonaand what started as a simple joke on social networks has become a phenomenon throughout the country and now it’s getting out of control. In fact, Last Thursday the Ertzaintza had to appear at a Mercadona in Bilbao to control the massive entry of crews into the warehouse who were not looking to buy, but to hook up.
Social media is full of videos of young people “looking for a partner” in the supermarket aisles with a pineapple in their shopping cart. A bachelor party, teenagers running around the store, pineapple shortages, general disorder, abandoned carts in the middle of the aisles, shouts, videos, among other endless events related to pineapple, have caused both workers and customers to start filing complaints and, even, Some Mercadonas have decided to remove the pineapples from the sight of anyone who enters..
Until now, Mercadona has not issued any statement or declaration in this regard.but workers are becoming increasingly irritated when the clock strikes 7 p.m. and regular customers try to avoid having to go to the supermarket during the peak time slot.
Where does this trend come from?
The trend of “dating with pineapple” in Mercadona has its roots in a TikTok video in which the question arises as to what time singles go to Mercadona to flirt. The funny thing is that when I searched for it on Google, it was possible to confirm that the key time to meet other singles is between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. This video went viral, helping to spread the idea that the supermarket is a good place to socialize and find a partner.
It is possible that the answer given by Google is based on the appearance of Lea, a contestant on the famous show First Dates in 2017, She revealed that between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. is when many singles go shopping.
The truth is that this now seems to be the reality of shopping at Mercadona. Workers are reporting an increase in disruptive behavior that hinder the normal flow of work. From people wandering the aisles with no intention of making a purchase to more awkward situations where misunderstandings arise between customers, employees find themselves in the middle of situations that are not part of their job description.
It is also possible to hook up in other supermarkets
For many people, the shopping experience at Mercadona has been affected by the presence of these “flirts” who hang around without a clear purpose. However, Although customers want to avoid the ravages of the trend, it has spread to other chains such as Lidl, Alcampo, DIA and Carrefour in different time slots. For example, if you need to buy fish between 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning, it is advisable to avoid going to the supermarket. DAYLikewise, if you feel like buying cheese between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., don’t go to Alcampo.