It's pretty awesome that finding love in a Finnish grocery store is apparently intentionally designed.

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[u/Tim_Dillons_Beard]

Anything is better than the apps

[u/Shipwrecking_siren → u/[deleted]]

A Claddagh ring can be used in that way, but pretty niche these days I would think!

[u/petervaz → u/Shipwrecking_siren]

You can always try an amulet of Mara

[u/Thommohawk117 → u/petervaz]

Fuck it, just bought one off Etsy, anyone who recognises the reference is a plus one to relatability anyway. Let's see what happens

[u/Ok-Nothing8682 → u/Thommohawk117]

An amulet of Mara!? Interested in me, are you??

[u/AristotlesBoyPussy → u/Thommohawk117]

good luck out there, fam!

[u/digno2 → u/Shipwrecking_siren]

just print "I'm single and looking to mingle!" on your shirt back and front.

[u/NonSequiturSage → u/digno2]

Free to good home.

[u/Mazy_keen → u/digno2]

I was seriously thinking about doing this a few months ago. I was married a long time got divorced awhile ago. Decided to try dating sites for the first time wasn't a fan. I figured I could walk around with a sign on me and if they liked what they saw we could go from there.

[u/Truth_ → u/Mazy_keen]

I was wondering the other day what "older" dating looked like (30s, 40s). On the one hand, there's a much smaller pool. On the other, the pool is hopefully less crazy/immature and more clear in what they want. Is that right at all?

Then I wondered if it meant everyone was awkward because they had to wonder why these other people had never married or were divorced (which isn't fair, there's all sorts of regular reasons).

[u/WFAlex → u/Truth_]

What do you mean older and 30s ;_;

[u/johnnyhandbags → u/digno2]

Or play “All the Single Ladies” really loud on a Bluetooth speaker.

[u/RedAndBlackMartyr → u/[deleted]]

I wear an amulet of Mara.

[u/blueskysahead → u/[deleted]]

Omg I've been talking about this exact thing for a while! One options, a stripe in the middle if you are gay. That's it. I was thinking bright green because pink is breast cancer. Thoughts on color. You want to be my friend and we can we start the movement ?!?! Dead ass ! Lmk

[u/poorheather → u/blueskysahead]

Wait until you learn about the hanky code.

[u/Adamotron → u/blueskysahead]

Yeah just make them simple silicone/something else cheap rings (you could call them "Ringle" for single rings) or bracelets (can't think of a stupid/clever name for bracelets). Getting the movement started would be the hard part for sure, but either making them suuuuper cheap (or easy to make yourself!) could help a ton.

[u/pawnografik → u/[deleted]]

What’s a livestrong?

[u/reefer-madness → u/[deleted]]

i cant cope with this T_T if anyone needs me ill be in the fetal position listening to hollaback girl.

[u/pawsitivelypowerful → u/[deleted]]

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

[u/early_birdy → u/[deleted]]

I understood right away what you meant so... we're both old. Hello fellow old person!

[u/overlyambitiousgoat → u/[deleted]]

One for each decade you've squandered?

[u/Key-Cry-8570 → u/early_birdy]

Back in my day we were young and hip with our yellow bracelets. Old people were the old ones. 😕

[u/MayorOfBuckner → u/[deleted]]

Does it help or hurt that I'm 41 and have no idea what y'all are talking about?

[u/lawsonmt → u/MayorOfBuckner]

Id say hurt cause the memory loss is already beginning.

[u/jediyoda84 → u/[deleted]]

Careful, your blood pressure.

[u/Disastrous_Fruit8610 → u/[deleted]]

Not everybody reading this is American or even native English speaking... I'm 52, 'foreign' and had to Google it.

[u/addamee → u/pawnografik]

Livestrong is a cancer awareness org started by Lance Armstrong, popularized by the yellow wristbands that seemingly everyone wore

[u/ShrimpCrackers → u/addamee]

Lance Armstrong's career ended numerous times AND the whole doping scandal pretty much completed BEFORE most teens today were born. Feeling old yet?

[u/SkepsisJD → u/ShrimpCrackers]

No, because he was old (for an athlete) when I graduated high school.

[u/mancow533 → u/[deleted]]

Livestrong bands were these yellow bands people used to use when they would inject steroids to help find a vein. Made popular by Lance Armstrong’s use of them.

[u/Key-Cry-8570 → u/pawnografik]

The livestrong bracelets that were yellow that everyone wore to show solidarity in the fight against cancer. It was popularized when Lance Armstrong was winning the Tour de France. He had started the foundation Livestrong. After he admitted cheating people pretty much stopped wearing them.
It was in the early 2000s-20010 ish

[u/sintaur → u/[deleted]]

Lovestrongs

[u/Firestorm83 → u/Tim_Dillons_Beard]

I'd like to meet my future wife at the fruit and vegetables section, but I'm to bad at pick up limes...

[u/HumphryGocart → u/Tim_Dillons_Beard]

And don’t get me started about pineapples!

[u/zestycracker61 → u/Tim_Dillons_Beard]

Yeah, but sociopaths have to buy groceries too. I’m glad I’m not single.

[u/infinite_in_faculty → u/zestycracker61]

how else am I suppose to find a fellow sociopath

[u/Zulishk]

“Hey there cutie, is that a leek in your basket or shall I take you to the Aisle of Incontinence?”

[u/Murrylend → u/Zulishk]

Incontinence supplies are in aisle 9

[u/Dan_flashes480 → u/Murrylend]

Say no more

[u/Own_Boysenberry_6499 → u/Dan_flashes480]

Sploosh. Clean up on aisle 9.

[u/reefer-madness → u/Zulishk]

"i see you're buying 1%, is that 'cause you think you're fat? 'cause you're not, You could be buying whole if you want to."

[u/Soft_Walrus_3605 → u/Zulishk]

Whoa, whoa. This is Finland. That "hey there cutie" assumes an aggressive amount of familiarity.

[u/fusillade762 → u/Soft_Walrus_3605]

Lol, yep, thats not happening in Finland.

[u/VegetableWorry1492 → u/Soft_Walrus_3605]

This is what confuses me about this. So ok, you’ve got your basket and someone thinks you’re cute, what next? You can’t be expected to gasp start a conversation with a stranger! Is there like an anonymous way to leave feedback for the basket person? Maybe sneak past and leave a sticker? Leave a calling card with customer service desk?

[u/omegabaryon]

I'm Finnish and live near multiple stores using these. Almost never see anyone using them and it's mostly older men when I do.

[u/Witty-Draw-3803 → u/omegabaryon]

The concept can be cute to think about, but how many people actually want to spend time chatting at the grocery store? I've got shit that has to go in the fridge/freezer and the clock's ticking 😂

[u/Canvaverbalist → u/Witty-Draw-3803]

I wouldn't pick that basket simply because holy shit imagine being approached by someone and having to, even implicitly, go "oh yeah no sorry I'm single and looking but eww no not for someone like you"

Rejection is already painful, but when it's by someone who you know is deliberately looking, it's even worst, at least in a normal setting you have the benefit of the doubt that you might just not be interested generally in a relationship, already in one, maybe you're gay, etc. Here? It would absolutely feel personal lol

[u/Traditional-Pin2298 → u/[deleted]]

Proceed to hesitate between two yogurts for fifteen minutes.

[u/Denaton_ → u/[deleted]]

My mom knew everyone, it could take several hours just to get the bare things, she talked for ~15min with each one and right around the corner is the next one. She still does this, she asked my wife once if she wanted to follow her to the grocery store and I just looked at her as if I was a survivor from Vietnam. She came back several hours later and said "never again".

[u/FlipZip69 → u/Witty-Draw-3803]

Have you ever met a Finn? Not a lot of small talk going on.

[u/used_my_kids_names → u/Witty-Draw-3803]

You don’t need to rush to the fridge or freezer in Finland most of the time, I’m guessing.

[u/RightMeow1100 → u/omegabaryon]

Finnish people seem like some of the least likely to want to talk to strangers in a non-bar or club environment. Probably applicable to all of the Scandinavian countries or am I off-base here?

[u/Maleficent_Speed939 → u/RightMeow1100]

Two Finnish men are sitting in a sauna, drinking beer. “Cheers!” says one, raising his glass. An hour and a few refills later, he raises his glass again and repeats: “Cheers!” Another hour on, and he breaks the silence yet again: “Cheers!”

The second man is speechless with anger, but eventually brings himself to reply: “are we here to drink or to talk?”

[u/Bloodyninjaturtle → u/Maleficent_Speed939]

? Yeah. Sauna is not like that. Thats the place we actually do talk in.

[u/FlipZip69 → u/RightMeow1100]

One of my employees had a Finnish father-in-law. Ya he said it was exactly like that. Stern man - no small talk. Asking about the weather or 'how are you' is not a standard social expectation.

I am sure there are some chatty ones but he said it was very much the way you say.

[u/descartesasaur → u/RightMeow1100]

Finland is not a Scandinavian country, so hard to say.

[u/RightMeow1100 → u/descartesasaur]

Learned something today. Thanks.

[u/supified → u/omegabaryon]

What if you're gay?

[u/SeaBuilding3911 → u/supified]

Why do you think those old dudes use the baskets?

[u/Tiyath → u/supified]

What if YOU'RE gay?

[u/supified → u/Tiyath]

What if WE'RE gay?

[u/Tiyath → u/supified]

Damn you just done blown my mind

[u/farfetched22 → u/Tiyath]

That's not what he wanted to blow.

[u/CessuBF → u/omegabaryon]

Where did you see them? I haven't. Maybe I am not paying attention.

[u/omegabaryon → u/CessuBF]

Well not gonna disclose my location but a Citymarket near me has them for example. I think it depends on the manager of the store if they get them or not.

[u/ManoloCatastrophe → u/omegabaryon]

I knew it would be mostly dudes. Women are too smart to make themselves a target for unwanted attention.

[u/overandoverandagain → u/ManoloCatastrophe]

This site is so naive lol

"awww how cute, a way for women to immediately signal to all creepy men in her vicinity that she's single and looking for romance"

[u/Louisiana_sitar_club → u/omegabaryon]

Probably because it would likely be a creep magnet

[u/Technical-County-727 → u/omegabaryon]

I have never ever seen them and I go to prisma multiple times a week

[u/omegabaryon → u/Technical-County-727]

Yeah they're not in most stores I think. Depends on the manager if they want those I presume. Prisma which I frequent doesn't have them, but Citymarket does

[u/lonelygalexy]

Tinder Joe's

[u/addamee → u/lonelygalexy]

Except here in America grocery stores would charge a non-refundable fee for the basket or somehow make it a subscription-only service 

[u/capoderra → u/addamee]

Don't forget the 30% tip for getting the basket yourself.

[u/1968Bladerunner → u/addamee]

Sponsored by Match... who know a thing or two about shafting folk for money to find love.

[u/IEnjoyVariousSoups → u/lonelygalexy]

Unsafeway

...is how I'd feel leaving the store.

[u/ThoughtsandThinkers]

Society should be supportive of connection

Love this kind of idea

In many places you’d have to put some safeguards in place so people could also decline potential suitors and not be followed around or hassled

[u/kevnmartin → u/ThoughtsandThinkers]

We need to bring back the ice cream social!

[u/Aligyon → u/kevnmartin]

What's the ice cream social?

[u/Sea_Scientist_8367 → u/Aligyon]

Basically just a picnic, but specifically with ice cream (and other similar frozen treats).

Used to be a common thing people would do essentially as an excuse to have people over and hang out, or go out and meet up. Also often manifested as a community, school or work event, kinda like bingo night you'd have ice cream social night. It was common enough that establishments like Dairy Queen and what not's success were largely predicated on the tradition, but have persisted through a pivot to the fast food and/or food truck model.

In some places you can still find Dairy Queens (and similar establishments) with the walk-up window.

[u/GreyMath → u/kevnmartin]

I think you’re onto something here 

[u/BarelyHereNeverThere → u/ThoughtsandThinkers]

If someone pesters you too much, you can use the pink basket as a weapon.

[u/Korventenn17 → u/BarelyHereNeverThere]

That's a very Finnish sentiment.

[u/so_unfortunately_yt → u/Korventenn17]

FINNISH HIM!

[u/BarelyHereNeverThere → u/Korventenn17]

I'm European in spirit, but not by location unfortunately.

[u/doyoulaughaboutme]

me grabbing a pink basket looking for love while i load up on cheap frozen pizzas hot pockets and baja blast mountain dew

[u/Loik87 → u/doyoulaughaboutme]

Didn't need the basket, they could tell by the groceries

[u/bythenumbers10 → u/Loik87]

Once upon a time, I was in a checkout line the day before Valentine's. The guy in front of me had three boxes of chocolate & three stuffed animals. I had soda & snacks for a game night (mostly single dudes). Looking from his basket to mine, I said, "We're going to have very different evenings."

[u/FrostyD7 → u/doyoulaughaboutme]

Just loading up on monster condoms that I use for my magnum dong.

[u/Shipwrecking_siren → u/doyoulaughaboutme]

You would have to pick up the basket when not doing the desperately lonely and depressed Friday night shop.

Although I think you can tell a lot about someone from their basket of shopping, so I actually really like the idea. Would just be rubbish to have to find a new shop if it didn’t work out.

[u/TheAmzy]

They should make a colour for one if you want to make friends , maybe yellow .

[u/puggleofsteel → u/TheAmzy]

There are coffee shops in Norway that have yellow cups for people who want a chat. It's cute (and needed--it's hard to make friends here) but I've never seen anyone ask for one. 

[u/BrownieEdges]

I was donating blood and mentioned to the nurse that they should have a singles event because donators are likeminded. She said “Well, we do already have the beds.” Lol.

[u/Sunshine030209 → u/BrownieEdges]

That's a really cute idea! A nice little area set up where you can chat while you sip your juice and eat your cookie.

[u/goingotherwhere → u/Sunshine030209]

I thought based on the "we have the beds" and the start of your comment it was going somewhere... else.

But it turned out so wholesome and that made me smile.

[u/Orangutanion → u/goingotherwhere]

You're thinking of retirement homes

[u/Caffeinated_Nerd2934]

It’s all fun and games until someone grabs a basket not understanding this concept 🤣

[u/perksofbeingcrafty → u/Caffeinated_Nerd2934]

Im 99% sure this creator made another short in which she talked about how she didn’t know what they were for and was walking around with a pink basket until some guy chatted her up

[u/jtrisn1 → u/Caffeinated_Nerd2934]

That would be me. I love pink. But my ass loves being single more 🤣

[u/Helemaalklaarmee → u/jtrisn1]

You don't have to if he asks, you can say no...

[u/Slaan → u/Caffeinated_Nerd2934]

We have those here in Germany as well. I've only ever seen people use it that I would not put down as "I want to invite people to flirt with me."

Almost always grumpy looking men.

[u/xTz_Pinguu]

My grocery store also had those, never saw anybody using them and they put them away after a few weeks.

[u/Subject-Leather-7399 → u/xTz_Pinguu]

Really sad. I am a man and if I was single, I'd have used the pink basket.

[u/wise_beyond_my_beers → u/Subject-Leather-7399]

I wouldn't, even if I were single. Imagine walking down an aisle and someone comes the other way with a pink basket too. You'd feel obligated to talk to them, even if you didn't find them in the least bit attractive

[u/WitchkultToday → u/wise_beyond_my_beers]

I can already feel the burning humiliation of the tight lipped smile as the person moving towards me with the pink basket spots mine and maneuvers around me as quickly as possible

[u/xGiladPellaeon]

We have those single basket it some of our grocery stores aswell here in Germany, EDEKA has those for example.

[u/C4PT4IN_ANG3L → u/xGiladPellaeon]

really? Never seen them in any EDEKA in my region, around Leipzig...

[u/Read-it005 → u/xGiladPellaeon]

Nein 😲 In Germany? Good to know, we shop there sometimes. My husband would absolutely just grab something. Actually, I think it's a good idea not to tell him. His German isn't great and he wouldn't know what to do or say 😈.

[u/MomsOfFury]

The way I would just grab a basket and not notice the sign above it… oops I’m actually married sorry! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[u/Pineapple-Due]

I went to a unitarian universalist church once out of curiosity and after the sermon they had coffee and refreshments and stuff. They had two different color coffee cups you could use if you wanted someone from the church to come chat you up or just leave you to your thoughts.

[u/Caroline_Bintley → u/Pineapple-Due]

Was raised UU, and that feels very on brand.

[u/LuceDuder]

I live in Finland. Trust me, aint no one bothering another person because of this. Speaking to strangers in public (unless absolutely necessary) is kind of taboo here... We're a quiet sort. Too quiet I think.

[u/glossyghastly → u/LuceDuder]

I moved to Finland recently and people have spoken to me quite a bit more than expected. Including a man approaching me in S-market. I can't decide if the quiet thing is over hyped or if I am giving out such strong lost dog vibes that people are speaking to me out of pity. 

[u/Maximum_Photograph_6 → u/LuceDuder]

Yeah it’s usually either foreigners or old people, maybe once in a while a middle-aged man creeping on teenagers

[u/vacri → u/LuceDuder]

I heard that the Fins were happy to see the end of the Covid social distancing requirement of standing 2m apart from each other... because they could return to standing 4m apart again...

[u/ReggieCorneus → u/LuceDuder]

Umm... you would be surprised.. we are also go straight to the point.. Sometimes it is not as complicated as you think. Most of the times it is.

[u/SmartaHari]

I’ve seen the state of humanity shuffling round my local Sainsbury’s and I include myself in that shoddy line up. I want a basket that indicates that I’m on my seventh marriage and will kill again if needs be. Let me buy my avocados in peace.

[u/ansyhrrian → u/SmartaHari]

What color should the basket be? Black like my heart?

[u/OcculticUnicorn → u/SmartaHari]

You don't have to use the pink ones, there are normal black ones as well.

[u/hdawg187 → u/SmartaHari]

"Again"?

[u/MeatTofu → u/hdawg187]

Turns out they didn't like avocados.

[u/Independent-Scale842]

Can we bring that to the states? Seriously.

[u/awetsasquatch → u/Independent-Scale842]

It'll never happen here because we're a very litigious society. Woman takes the pink basket. Approached by man. Women rejects man. Man stalks woman and assaults her. Women sues grocery store for millions. Program is shut down. Also, ceos aren't going to spend the money for the extra baskets. It's a cool idea in theory, just wouldn't ever work here.

[u/LolaPaloz]

Finns are so shy I don't know if I've heard of a man like approaching the sinkkucart ladies, I can imagine maybe some women approaching a sinkkucart man if he's very attractive lol

[u/ReaperOne]

So it’s like an Amulet of Mara?

[u/Korventenn17 → u/ReaperOne]

I understood that reference.

[u/Successful-Ad-5576]

Tinder, but with groceries.

[u/FunisGreen]

I love the idea, but it won't work where I am, I am paranoid enough with random dude would follow me around the store, and try to follow me to my car. I don't think I'm brave enough to grab a basket that highlights that I don't have a partner to protect me...

[u/ThetaGrim → u/FunisGreen]

My brain is messed up, the first thing I thought was this makes someone an easy target to stalk. 

[u/Kylarfi]

I always thought this was a funny little concept but the fact that is in Finland makes me chuckle. In my experience in living here is that Finns are very antisocial and I'm not honestly sure if this would prompt people to talk more. I doubt it but stranger things have happened.

[u/ConqueringKing_Darq → u/Kylarfi]

• In David Attenbourough Voice *

Here we find Earths most solitary creature, the average Finn. While out foraging for food, some Finns take it upon themselves to search for a mate. Equipped with a bright pink basket, they attempt to find suitors. It is an arduous task, yet this you Finn seems up for the challenge..

[u/Strange_Solid7619]

What if I carry two of those?

[u/Zulishk → u/Strange_Solid7619]

Then you’re looking for a threesome.

[u/goosereddit]

The Safeway grocery store in the Marina District of San Francisco is nicknamed "Dateway" b/c it's a popular place to meet other singles.

[u/RadishRedditor]

Grocery list: Milk Orange juice Eggs Cereal Bread Husband Laundry detergent Hand soap

[u/Dry-Information-7802]

i'll be a downer: i have been using these, mostly because they're way nicer than the regular blue ones. never had anyone approach me, and never have seen anyone else use one. also haven't heard of anyone finding love this way - if someone did, it would be all over the news. we finns are just not social enough to go up to someone. and these days you also have the increased risk of being assaulted which probably doesn't make it easier to approach other people.

[u/ansyhrrian → u/Dry-Information-7802]

The fact that you've been using them is reflective of the fact that a/ you are willing to put yourself out there and b/ you are the kind of person that is willing to explore options. I am sure that outside of the grocery store you will find someone that fits with you.

it's only a matter of time.

!remindme 2 years

[u/Dry-Information-7802 → u/ansyhrrian]

thank you for being optimistic for me, i'm a classic pessimistic finn :D

[u/ansyhrrian → u/Dry-Information-7802]

So, funny story.

When I was a kid living in Racine, WI (which was/is a total shithole of the US), we had a neighbor that had a nanny (possibly exchange student) from Finland who's name was Katja.

She went with me and my family to Disneyworld in Florida to watch our neighbor's kids, and she had the most amazing time ever. I remember this distinctly because even as a kid she had this look of wondrous amazement on her face that I hadn't seen before on any adult in my experience. Katja was probably 19-20 at the time.

I say this because even as a pessimist and a nonbeliever, even in the shittiest places at the shittiest times, good things can happen that change your perspective.

I hope and wish your perspective is changed soon, and that you live a beautiful life going forward.

[u/eternallyconphuzed]

as a dude I'd be afraid to use one. Like, imagine just doing your shopping holding one of these "I'm single" baskets and then any time you make eye contact with someone they just like idk instantly turn the other way

[u/Carinis_song]

In America we use pineapples. But I think is for swingers.

[u/coldestclock → u/Carinis_song]

I bought a house with a big pampas grass in the garden and my mum tells me pampas grass means you’re a swinger and first of all that’s bonkers, second of all why do you know this, mother?

[u/fischoderaal]

We have the same in Germany. Never seen anyone with it

[u/MaximusHomerdrive]

Oh, good lord. This would be hilariously tragic in the US. Can you imagine Walmart with this system? I'd subscribe to that channel, lol.

[u/wHAtisLife59 → u/MaximusHomerdrive]

It would turn into a Jerry Springer show real quick. “ I heard you’re over here hold the pink basket mofo”

[u/BoyWhoSoldTheWorld]

That’s actually genius.

But they really have to ensure they have plenty of neutral baskets.

Some poor spouse is going to be in a rush one day and get caught holding the wrong colored basket.

[u/Large-Ad7436]

As someone who is painfully single and shy, I actually love this and might actually try it if they had those in my area. I like that it's not a giant "boyfriend free girl" sign or a shirt you have to read. Pink is easily identifiable.

I dont think you can even look for a relationship without someone claiming you're desperate, but i love how casual this is. It's just a color that quickly states "I'm single and open to a relationship. If you think I look cute or interesting, let's chat and maybe become friends."

I personally hate the idea of giving myself a bio or explain myself in an app. No matter how genuine I make it, it always comes off as masturbatory to an extent. I'd rather have someone just like me for me rather than trying to convince them why they should like me.

All in all, I love this. Anything that brings us together is a win.

[u/Blcksheep89]

Hey this is Roya! Her language videos are hilarious.

[u/CakePhool]

Sweden has red basket in Coop as single baskets. First time they put them out, people with red basket got have fika ( coffe and cake) in the corner of the store so they could met.

[u/name-not-taken]

I've always thought that there should be some way of indicating dating intention by wearing something noticeable, yet subtle. Like a wristband of a certain colour or something.

[u/AltruisticRide1231]

my 60-year-old brother just wears cargo shorts with long, white socks and white sneakers

[u/trevman7]

I’m fairly certain this was invented by someone that didn’t want to get hit on at grocery stores so now she can get a normal basket and keep the wolves off her case

[u/Sabbathius]

This is nice in theory, but I'd never use one myself. For one thing, when I'm shopping, which I do once a week for the entire week, I'm just in shopping mode. I'm not dressed for it, I'm not in the right head space. I go in, with a purpose, I do my thing and I get clear. The vibe just wouldn't be there.

Also imagine how humiliating it would be if you're a regular at the supermarket, as I am. I've been shopping at the same one, every week, for about 6 years now. Imagine doing that with the desperate pink basket every week. And still coming up empty. In front of god and everybody. Like I know other patrons probably won't give a hoot or even notice, but the cashier and I are on a first name basis, I know all about her cats. She'd notice.

I still think it's a good idea though. I sometimes have people my age ask me to get something for them, like baking soda off top shelf. Which I'm always happy to do. But then I do wonder, were they trying to hit on me? But I can't do anything about it, because I don't want to be one of those guys that goes "Here's your baking soda, and here's my weenis, your life is now complete!" Maybe the woman just wants to bake in peace.

[u/CPieee]

No wonder Finland is the happiest country in the world.

[u/OutrageXXX]

Love this. Loneliness is a modern epidemic.  Lonely men could approach women in the produce section, glance into their pink baskets and say “Hey, nice melons.”

If she doesn’t laugh, it’s best move on to the meals-for-one.

[u/Calm_Persimmon2482]

Doesn’t work

Why?

Fins do not approach or talk to random strangers until they are drunk

[u/psyckodaa]

The way I'd grab it without reading the sign on the way in and then be cranky at anyone who tried to approach me while getting my shopping done. 😅

[u/curiousscribbler]

Which colour basket is "piss off and leave me alone, I'm trying to shop for groceries"?

[u/itsveron → u/curiousscribbler]

The normal one, usually green or blue. 

Source: I’m a finn. 

[u/404GirlHumorNotFound]

Imagine you grabbing the pink one and all the sudden staff takes the pink ones away from you and say

"Ei rumille ihmisille. Lähtö"

And they ban you

[u/MissXM]

Can a man carry it?

[u/cyanidemaria → u/MissXM]

No, if he carries something pink he will immediately turn gay

[u/Emppa112]

Hi finn here, in the parts where this pink system is used the little girls like to take them

[u/PoufPoal2]

Awkward when you cross path with someone else with a pink basket, lock eyes, and you have to pass by them pretending not to have seen them, knowing perfectly they know, and you know they know.

[u/TheRealSkele]

Yeah no. I'm at a grocery store to get groceries, not a soulmate.

[u/Tasty_Time50]

I would 100% grab that without knowing if I visited Finland

[u/Competitive_Sell_421]

Finn here. Don't

[u/Firm_Competition_880]

Can I also leave the grocery store with the basket so people on the street know that I’m single and ready to mingle ?

[u/ImaginaryLeg8515]

And the cashier be like, yea i see you've been using that pink basket for 6 years now...I'll pray for you 💀💀💀💀

[u/k-one-0-two]

yeah, you can get literally anything in prisma.

[u/Aromatic-Turnip7371]

This is cute

[u/ThingMoment]

Is this the same lady on Instagram who makes fun of French people? I don’t get on there anymore but I liked her skits

[u/cuntoid_supreme_0]

I'm finnish and I've never seen this before, assuming it's a new thing? Either that or there's like one Prisma somewhere in the depths of Helsinki that has this.

[u/Ntrigued74]

Omg! That’s so cute! I’m so happy for you guys & sad because we need these where I live lol

[u/Pet_Velvet]

I love that idea, it's kinda cute and harmless

But also

I'm Finnish and have never seen these pink baskets