It started innocently enough
I was simply promoting a cute new addition to my Pineapple Collection on my CupofMood Shop on a recent TikTok.
Next came the question
So, not just that question really. There were several questionable comments about pineapples that left a bunch of us wondering what in the world they were talking about. This lead to me doing a Google search.
I understood the basics
I mean, in short, pineapples represent swingers. Now, how many different ways it represents swingers was more shocking. Specifically because if I hadn’t Googled the term, I would have never known.
If you’re like me and a bunch of other people who saw that video, I had no idea so let me enlighten you.
In the Grocery Store
If someone flips their pineapple upside down in their grocery cart it can be a sign they’re a “pineapple” looking for more “pineapple” loving people. The upside down pineapple apparently is the universal sign for swingers. Or at least the current version.
At Your Neighbor’s House
If you have a pineapple welcome mat, it can mean you’re more than just hospitable. If you have it placed like the one in the picture, upside down, it means you’re about that pineapple life.
The Clothes You Wear!
This one kind of hurt. As a beach lover, I love anything that looks tropical. The problem is, if you’re wearing anything pineapple and more especially if any of the pineapples are upside, you may be sending a message you didn’t intend.
What Am I To Do With These Pineapple Shorts Now?!
Once I learned about the clothes I made a bee line to my closet. I pulled out some of my favorite shorts. My cute black and gold pineapple shorts. I even discovered some of the pineapples are upside down.
Suddenly, I understood an interaction I had in a store with a very friendly couple while I was wearing those shorts.
In The Yard
So, I know now not to hang any pineapple decorations around my yard but did you know the type of grass you plant can also be an indicator you’re pineapple friendly? Yep! Check it out! At least I can say I don’t have any of that type of grass in my yard.
Did You Know?
Did you know any of this? I was shooketh and shocked myself to learn all of this! Drop me some comments and let me know if you knew.
And stay tuned, I learned there’s another innocent looking symbol you need to be careful with.
Until next time,
Namaste,
Khadeeja
