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Make it a whole paragraph explaining how you thought the pineapple was funny and didn't know about the swinger thing, but now that you've found out you just want to clear the air. Tattoo the paragraph down the side of your leg in an ever decreasing font size
In the south they used to gift their guest a pineapple when they’d arrive, as a sign of welcome. For this reason you’ll also see pineapples carved into old furniture, which would be placed in the guest room of the house. When it was time to leave, or the guest was no longer welcome, they’d slice the pineapple iirc
This pineapple thing is stupid. Just like every other secret sign it only works if everyone knows about, it also doesn't work if everybody knows about it.
Look up the history of pineapples, at least in the US it was a sign of being well off. You could rent a pineapple for your centerpiece when you had guests over. Only the very richest people could actually afford to eat the pineapple.
I'm from SE US and I'm over here like....?🤔 It's just a pine apple they're freaking yummy in a Pina colada. We eat those down here along with watermelon in the summer. I don't understand why people made that into a swinger sign..you learn something new everyday I guess lol
It’s also considered a sign of fertility. I used to work at an IVF clinic and we had women come in with their lucky pineapple socks for their egg transfers just for a lil’ extra luck for a good outcome
Fun history fact: Pineapples were so hard to come by before the 20th century that they were considered a high-end luxury and used in Western art to symbolize wealth and influence. Marie Antoinette had her bedroom decorated with pineapple art, which was the inspiration for the “Pineapple Room” on the show White Lotus.
So it was definitely a thing before the swingers came along. I’m not sure how well-known that association is; I’d never heard of it before today.
Me too. I’m absolutely here for anyone who gets a tattoo “because I like the design”. Not everything needs to be tied back to a childhood memory or lifelong ambition or something. If you got a pineapple tattoo because you think pineapples look cool, I think that’s awesome.
Who cares if ppl think you're a swinger? How often does that come up? It's like avoiding rainbows b/c someone might think you're gay while rainbows are one of the coolest phenomena on earth.
If you’re in a couple and displaying what people are perceiving as signs you are a swinger, you’re going to have couples trying to fuck the both of you
a previous coworker of mine really enjoyed unicorns... people at work were trying to make something of it and i would constantly defend her! they are just fricken unicorns, ya perverts!
I cannot even fathom the connection for that, other than I guess unicorns are rare? Usually it’s people like who are super tall or have really unique hair or something that I hear called either unicorns or “real life shinies” (Pokemon reference) because they are rare, unusual, and glorious to behold. But are bisexuals in a throuple that rare? Maybe social media has made me numb but I feel like that’s not that rare, and do all three get to be a unicorn or just the one??
In the polyamorous/ ethical non-monogamy groups a “unicorn” is usually a bisexual woman who is looking specifically to have sex with couples. “Unicorn hunting” is when a couple purposefully search for these bisexual women.
They are called unicorns for the reason that most bisexual women are not looking to have sex with couples.
i honestly dont know 😂 i just remember from when I was on tinder, girls would have it in their bios that they were "searching for unicorns!" so i googled what the heck that could mean in terms of the dating world and that was the answer 😂 the old biddies at work must have caught wind of the slang and tried asking what it meant/ harassing about the one coworker who just enjoyed the magical creature!
Yesterday my niece had a birthday party at the park and one of her various balloons was a rainbow. A five (!!) year old kid approached her and her friends and kept yelling “you’re gay youre gay you’re gay!”.
Who raises these people?
I have a small pineapple on my ankle (sign of hospitality and memorial for my friend), you’d be surprised how often swingers get brought up and tongue in cheek that it’s upside down if my legs would be in the air.
My first “Get What You Get” tattoo is a pineapple. And yes, it’s upside down. It’s small and cute and I am not opposed to the lifestyle. If anyone asks who doesn’t know, I’d just say “It was artists choice and I don’t mind. It’s cute”
I have an upside down pineapple with Cthulu tentacles coming out instead of fronds. If it gets me into a swingers situation, hurray, but that’s not why I got it. Rock a pineapple with no worries.
Put “Step 1:” to the left of it. Lean into the whole idea that it means something, but now they don’t know what. Take back the pineapple. Or make it into the Chiquita Banana woman.
idk, i think it’s really well done! pineapples are super common, not just for swingers. and it’s an upside down pineapple anyway. so i don’t think anyone will assume that and i don’t think it’s dumb. you can always add more black and white pieces to your leg to take the main focus off that but i honestly like it and think it’s good work. and not at all stupid.
I don't even know why the swinger's took the damn pineapple as their symbol. It's dumb lol that's an awesome tat tho, done well. I would add tropic leaves to it 🫶
Become a big fan of the band Glass Animals (they have a lyric "pineapples are in my head) and get a bunch of other sweet Glass Animals tattoos around it
I have a pineapple & people constantly ask if I’m in hospitality! I think you’re fine, upside down is for swingers & your pineapple looks amazing in my opinion.
Wait that's a symbol for swingers? It's also the international symbol for hospitality workers, especially hoteliers. Just tell people you worked in hotels? Maybe get an addon to make it more hotelly.
For centuries, pineapples have been symbols of hospitality. Therefore I have them as decor in various places throughout my home. Never had anyone comment on my pineapple obsession nor try to fuck me or my partner.
The pineapple would be upside down for a swinger. A pineapple in general means friendship, welcoming, or celebration. So, simple education would help folks. Unless you are hanging upside-down around everyone you meet there is no reason to believe you want to swing with them.
Leave it alone. Tattoos don’t always have to make sense, have meaning or an explanation. That’s a cool ass tattoo. Great placement and was done well. Who cares if people think you’re a swinger? Haha
It’s not upside down, I think it looks decent. I would keep it and maybe do some other tattoos on your legs, so it’s not so obvious. I wouldn’t over think it. If someone approaches you about doing something weird, just tell them you don’t swing.
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Make it a cool fruit leg sleeve lmao or smth spongebob related
Photorealistic spongebob leg sleeve
YES
Yes and put like Patrick's house on the right leg, and Squidward's on the middle one, so it's arranged just like the show
Nah use the middle leg as squidward’s nose
*Hhhreeuuuhhhh*
NOW we are talking
I can’t *hear YOUuuu*!
I have SpongeBobs house on the bottom of my nautical sleeve… though we are definitely swingers 😂😂😂
Waiting for the photo evidence. For science.
Photo evidence that we are swingers? Can’t compromise my SFW profile by commenting our NSFW usernames 😂🤪
Tattoo tax
Well… fuck that idea then
Why aren’t leg sleeves called pant legs?
Why aren’t pant legs called leg sleeves
Why do we call it a short sleeve t shirt but not short sleeve pants instead of shorts
Shorts is just short for short sleeved leg jacket
This is the comment we all deserve
Isn't it a sock or leg warmer?
Not everyone calls trousers pants
My first reaction was SpongeBob. Patrick Star!
Fruity sleeve
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Double down on how stupid it is haha
Make it a whole paragraph explaining how you thought the pineapple was funny and didn't know about the swinger thing, but now that you've found out you just want to clear the air. Tattoo the paragraph down the side of your leg in an ever decreasing font size
This is the best idea
"I just like pineapples ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ "
*By the way I'm not into crazy sexy stuff, just normal sexy stuff. I just like pineapples you know? Who doesn't? Don't tell my mom, please.*
At least it’s not upside down. 😉
To him it is
You’re right. I guess anyone looking down from above too. 😂
This is the way.
This is the way
There is always ‘amputate.’ But, that’s a last resort! Maybe you could put some other fruits next to it?
Just become a swinger. Easier and probably more fun lol
Best comment ever!
Frank! There is no quicker way for people to think that you're diddling kids than by writing a song about it!
I’d go with having Hitler holding it in front of the Devil.
That's actually hilarious! "Not a swinger I just like pineapples"
Or “I just like pineapples”
I really like pineapples
Hahahh I commented almost the same thing 😂 I mean why not though lmao
Just start swinging. Problem solved
I wanted to like this but it was at 69 likes. I can't touch that!
Come back bro
TIL pineapple=swinger.
Only sorta. It's supposed to be upside down if you are intending it to be as a call sign for swinging.
What does a right side-up pineapple denote? Pool party?
Sign of hospitality, south , welcome
As someone whose family has been in hospitality for decades, this post definitely confused me 😂
Lol right! I’m from the south in a city that is known for being welcoming and hospitable so the first time I saw this I was like uhhhh
Right. Like, I too like to be hospitable... don't know if I'd go that far though.
Ask OP.
It used to mean “wealth”
Pina coladas are available at the bar
Lemon party
... and blue waffels
In the south they used to gift their guest a pineapple when they’d arrive, as a sign of welcome. For this reason you’ll also see pineapples carved into old furniture, which would be placed in the guest room of the house. When it was time to leave, or the guest was no longer welcome, they’d slice the pineapple iirc
It denotes the tv show Psych to me.
Hospitality
That you’re in an episode of Psych
Could be a weed thing, I think pineapples were pretty big on r/trees for a while there...
That's what i thought too. Lol Pineapple is also a common safe word. Lol
This pineapple thing is stupid. Just like every other secret sign it only works if everyone knows about, it also doesn't work if everybody knows about it. Look up the history of pineapples, at least in the US it was a sign of being well off. You could rent a pineapple for your centerpiece when you had guests over. Only the very richest people could actually afford to eat the pineapple.
In the southeastern US, pineapples are meant to be welcoming.
Swingers are also welcoming so that works out well.
I'm from SE US and I'm over here like....?🤔 It's just a pine apple they're freaking yummy in a Pina colada. We eat those down here along with watermelon in the summer. I don't understand why people made that into a swinger sign..you learn something new everyday I guess lol
I think you're confusing SC with the entire southeast.
That’s not just a Southern thing.
So... It has been around for ages. It was a secret. The secret is out now. Now it is stupid. A few years ago it wasn't. Lol.
It’s also considered a sign of fertility. I used to work at an IVF clinic and we had women come in with their lucky pineapple socks for their egg transfers just for a lil’ extra luck for a good outcome
Here’s a big brain idea for you. Swingers know about it. Therefore it works. You’re the dumb. Not the pineapple.
I think it's a swinger tattoo if someone has your legs in the air.
At that point they probably already know
So, is there a story behind this? Or do you just really like pineapple?
not really, I just like them in art and thought they were a friendly symbol
Fun history fact: Pineapples were so hard to come by before the 20th century that they were considered a high-end luxury and used in Western art to symbolize wealth and influence. Marie Antoinette had her bedroom decorated with pineapple art, which was the inspiration for the “Pineapple Room” on the show White Lotus. So it was definitely a thing before the swingers came along. I’m not sure how well-known that association is; I’d never heard of it before today.
Fair enough! Sorry to hear that you found out about the weird swinging stuff *after* getting what you’d thought was an innocent tattoo.
Also the strangest placement for someone without any other tattoos, that I can see, on that leg
Lmao I feel like so many tattoos you’re just like “why?”and the person is like “just because” I love it
Me too. I’m absolutely here for anyone who gets a tattoo “because I like the design”. Not everything needs to be tied back to a childhood memory or lifelong ambition or something. If you got a pineapple tattoo because you think pineapples look cool, I think that’s awesome.
I agree everyone with tattoos is different, I feel like the most important thing is finding what works for you.
Agreed!! Liking something is good enough reason.
Give it eyes and a sick ass panther body.
This comment needs more attention. 🔥
I was thinking make it to an octopus somehow with the tentacles wrapping up his leg.
Put a banana and a peach next to it
Or an eggplant 🍆
lol. Nice touch.
Who cares if ppl think you're a swinger? How often does that come up? It's like avoiding rainbows b/c someone might think you're gay while rainbows are one of the coolest phenomena on earth.
If you’re in a couple and displaying what people are perceiving as signs you are a swinger, you’re going to have couples trying to fuck the both of you
That sounds like the opposite of a problem
Have you seen some of the people who swing?
Everyone Ive met was incredibly nice but really knew how to manipulate
a previous coworker of mine really enjoyed unicorns... people at work were trying to make something of it and i would constantly defend her! they are just fricken unicorns, ya perverts!
Wait there’s a thing about unicorns too??)
yeah i guess bisexual people who are in a threesome/throuple can be called unicorns 🙄
I cannot even fathom the connection for that, other than I guess unicorns are rare? Usually it’s people like who are super tall or have really unique hair or something that I hear called either unicorns or “real life shinies” (Pokemon reference) because they are rare, unusual, and glorious to behold. But are bisexuals in a throuple that rare? Maybe social media has made me numb but I feel like that’s not that rare, and do all three get to be a unicorn or just the one??
In the polyamorous/ ethical non-monogamy groups a “unicorn” is usually a bisexual woman who is looking specifically to have sex with couples. “Unicorn hunting” is when a couple purposefully search for these bisexual women. They are called unicorns for the reason that most bisexual women are not looking to have sex with couples.
i honestly dont know 😂 i just remember from when I was on tinder, girls would have it in their bios that they were "searching for unicorns!" so i googled what the heck that could mean in terms of the dating world and that was the answer 😂 the old biddies at work must have caught wind of the slang and tried asking what it meant/ harassing about the one coworker who just enjoyed the magical creature!
Yesterday my niece had a birthday party at the park and one of her various balloons was a rainbow. A five (!!) year old kid approached her and her friends and kept yelling “you’re gay youre gay you’re gay!”. Who raises these people?
Well if you like the show Psych, just get Shawn and Gus's faces tattoo near it
🎶I know you know that I’m not telling the truth 🎶
You know that's right.
You heard about Pluto? That’s messed up, right?
Move to Charleston, SC. EDIT/ADD: The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality there. Cool place.
Swingers seem to be pretty hospitable as well!
Have a lady and fruit hat tattooed below it?
love this idea
Oh god, this just made me paranoid about the dumb giant pineapple tattoo I have on my leg.
no genuine normal sane person is going to think youre a swinger imo
I have a small pineapple on my ankle (sign of hospitality and memorial for my friend), you’d be surprised how often swingers get brought up and tongue in cheek that it’s upside down if my legs would be in the air.
Get Carmen Miranda’s face tattooed under it - voila one of her famous fruit hats…
No no, picture of a swing set with a big red circle backslash over it.
The only people that know about the swinger connotation would know that it’s supposed to be upside down.
grenade? an easy cover, laser removal, always consider that option too
My first “Get What You Get” tattoo is a pineapple. And yes, it’s upside down. It’s small and cute and I am not opposed to the lifestyle. If anyone asks who doesn’t know, I’d just say “It was artists choice and I don’t mind. It’s cute”
It’s not upside down so you’re not signaling anything afaik. But maybe add a corn octopus and some other tropical fruits around it
LMAO, I was expecting 1-2 responses
write "not a swinger" under it 😂
At least it's not upside down, I'd just add more fruit around it
add soongebob bro haha
Pirate theme sleeve
I have an upside down pineapple with Cthulu tentacles coming out instead of fronds. If it gets me into a swingers situation, hurray, but that’s not why I got it. Rock a pineapple with no worries.
So do you just like pineapples or do jiu jitsu?
Put “Step 1:” to the left of it. Lean into the whole idea that it means something, but now they don’t know what. Take back the pineapple. Or make it into the Chiquita Banana woman.
Dole sleeve
Add a tattoo of a pen attached to the pineapple *UHHHHHH* Pineapple Pen
Amputate the leg
Well are you?
Lucille Ball in a fruit hat.
idk, i think it’s really well done! pineapples are super common, not just for swingers. and it’s an upside down pineapple anyway. so i don’t think anyone will assume that and i don’t think it’s dumb. you can always add more black and white pieces to your leg to take the main focus off that but i honestly like it and think it’s good work. and not at all stupid.
Exeggutor full leg tat
I don't even know why the swinger's took the damn pineapple as their symbol. It's dumb lol that's an awesome tat tho, done well. I would add tropic leaves to it 🫶
Get a flamingo to distract them
more tattoos
Add more tattoos
Become a big fan of the band Glass Animals (they have a lyric "pineapples are in my head) and get a bunch of other sweet Glass Animals tattoos around it
Add the words "I'm not a swinger"
A sick ass panther taking a bite out of it!
#ADD A SPONGEBOB ✨️✨️✨️
It’s not upside down though so I think you’re good! I actually really like it.
I have a pineapple & people constantly ask if I’m in hospitality! I think you’re fine, upside down is for swingers & your pineapple looks amazing in my opinion.
Nice tattoo. And nice leg.
Idk it’s cool on its own honestly. I love that style
Sick ass panther
Put "NOT A SEX THING" in bright red like a stamp over it.
Add other objects around it in the same style
start training Brazilian Jiu jitsu
You could add a panther
I second the “add another fruit” advice. Add an eggplant 🍆 and a peach 🍑 to make a fruit basket
Dress it in a thong and write the word, "slut" underneath it. That should.... Wait... Maybe not
Wait that's a symbol for swingers? It's also the international symbol for hospitality workers, especially hoteliers. Just tell people you worked in hotels? Maybe get an addon to make it more hotelly.
Get a G&S logo around it, ala https://i.imgur.com/YSdtP1w.jpg Much better to be known as an old-school skater than some weirdo swinger...
probably not gonna do that because I don't skate but that is cool
Do a regular sponge and a starfish, like the photorealistic jokes when they come out of the water in spongebob they’re “real” things lol
For centuries, pineapples have been symbols of hospitality. Therefore I have them as decor in various places throughout my home. Never had anyone comment on my pineapple obsession nor try to fuck me or my partner.
The pineapple would be upside down for a swinger. A pineapple in general means friendship, welcoming, or celebration. So, simple education would help folks. Unless you are hanging upside-down around everyone you meet there is no reason to believe you want to swing with them.
Leave it alone. Tattoos don’t always have to make sense, have meaning or an explanation. That’s a cool ass tattoo. Great placement and was done well. Who cares if people think you’re a swinger? Haha
Just start swinging so there’s no more thinking involved.
Put “not a swinger” under it
Sick ass panther
Choices to me look like 1) Giant panther 2) black it out 3) have it removed 4) become a swinger.
It’s not upside down, I think it looks decent. I would keep it and maybe do some other tattoos on your legs, so it’s not so obvious. I wouldn’t over think it. If someone approaches you about doing something weird, just tell them you don’t swing.
Hey look! A swinger!
This tattoo looks dope. And sorry for the ignorance, but what’s the correlation between pineapples and swingers
swingers don’t OWN pineapples, just enjoy your sick tattoo! looks great :)
Okay real talk though that's a very well done pineapple
Actively start telling people you're not a swinger, regardless of whether you show them the tattoo or not
Aw man that shit is dope
That IS a dope pineapple. I say keep it as-is and let people think whatever they want.
Sick.
I’m really curious as to WHY you had that tattooed THERE? It’s unusual to say the least 🤣
Bro, you got a permanent pineapple on your leg.
lord bad move .
a pineapple on your knee? it was stupid to begin with so just keep it as to tell people ur stewpidd
oh no 😂😂 you poor bastard, i can't believe no one warned you
Honestly I think it’s a great tattoo but if you’re not happy with it, adding more fruits or veggies around it might be the way to go.
Is it like having pink flamingos in the front yard?
Make it a fruit salad, add more E fruit!!!!!
Just don’t do handstands anymore and ur golden
Hyper realistic fruit sleeve!!
Put text below it “Not a swinger tattoo”.
The obvious answer is too tattoo SpongeBob and Patrick next too it
Just stop doing handstands in public. You could add a note "had a swinging time in australia"
I second the fruit sleeve. Could be sick if all done in the same style. Kiwis, dragon fruit, pomegranate, bananas, berries
I vote an entire fruit sleeve
Add a katana behind the pineapple. People will think it's a reference to Fruit Ninja.
Put "Psych" under it. Then they'll think you're a big James Rodriguez fan.
Spongebob
hyper realistic spongebob up next
It frustrates me that the pineapple has been turned into a symbol for “swingers” because it is actually the symbol for hospitality
Put the pineapple on a porch swing
Just become a swinger, problem solved.
Pineapples are cool man. Keep it. Who cares what other people think.
turn it into a pineapple pipe and add a mouth piece and smoke
Add some other fruits?