Hundreds of Spanish singles have swapped their cell phones for shopping carts, creating whats now known as supermarketTinder.
Picking vegetables and certain legumes helps express interest in a serious relationship, andchocolatesare for casual flings.
Theemergencywas short-lived, however, as clients quickly abandoned the premises upon seeing the security officials arrive.
People were carrying upside-downpineapplesand recording on their phones.
The number of customers rapidly exceeded the capacity of the premises.
I flirted with a young man at a Mercadona at 7pm!
wrote one viewer on Lins clip, to which she responded, Its because of this video!
The trend continues to expand, with Spanish netizens sharing other secret dating spots.
Girls, I recommend El Corte Ingles, the perfume section at lunchtime.
Thats whenexecutivestake a break to have a snack, recommended another of Lins fans.
Ill keep you all posted!
Spaniards joked about the situation below other videos related to the trend.
The only happiness in an adults life is going to the supermarket.
Now look at this!
joked one user on a video that showcases a Mercadona packed with teenagers.
Oh how I wish for school to start again, wrote another.
Its clearly a fake viral campaign.
Technology might be different, but this is a tale as old as time, one user toldBored Panda.
This is a publicity stunt.
Its very hard to distinguish fact from fiction in this day and age.
People see a viral TikTok and immediately believe it to be authentic.
Comments in Spanish were translated to English for this article.
When is this becoming global?
asked one user as others pondered about the implications of the trend expanding beyond Spain
