I have been propositioned by swingers quite a bit. It’s to the point that if a couple is nice to me, I start getting suspicious. This has happened with acquaintances, long-time friends, people I’ve met at a party, co-workers, and even strangers at the beach. Three times that I can remember off the top of my head, they propositioned me and my girlfriend at the time (separate girls many years apart). Is this a normal thing? What about me could make me attractive to swinger couples?

I’m a cis-gendered straight male. As far as physical attractiveness, I would say I’m slightly above average based on what women have told me and how they treat me.

    • cybervseas@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Oh my god, I have a pineapple shirt, love pointing it out to people because I find it exciting. I just like it because I think it’s silly (I have a lobster shirt too). This explains some things.

    • kambusha@sh.itjust.works
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      3 months ago

      An upside-down pineapple specifically signals that someone is a swinger or is looking for swinger parties. This association likely stems from the fruit’s historical connotations of wealth and welcome, evolving into a discreet way for swingers to identify each other in public or at events. Displaying a pineapple, especially upside down, can indicate an invitation to join in on swinging activities or parties

      TIL

    • cannedtuna@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      My buddy got a pineapple tattooed on his arm that appears upside down when his arm hangs down. He was not aware of the meaning it carried. 😂

      • hemmes@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Oh man, I totally understand the humor in that, lol! You should post what it means so that others in the thread will know like we’re both know!

        • cannedtuna@lemmy.world
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          3 months ago

          Don’t think so. I just think he’s had some swingers hit him up thinking he’s into it. He thinks it’s pretty funny now.

          If you look at the dudes house he’s got pineapples everywhere, like art pieces and stuff, so it’s pretty on brand for him.