The Bell Pepper Code
I was chatting with a friend about how we all should come up with a fun, low-key way to signal to others that we’re... how shall we say, open to meeting someone new in public?
So, what if we start a secret code in the most mundane place of all – THE SUPERMARKET. It’s perfect! No one would ever suspect that your weekly food shop could lead to something a lot more... sizzling. 🛒
Here’s the deal: If you’re at the supermarket, feeling adventurous and maybe not quite as satisfied at home as you should be, you simply put TWO BELL PEPPERS in your trolley/basket BUT the stems have to be facing downward. That’s the key… It’s like a secret handshake, but with veg.
Think about it. You’re casually browsing the aisles, and suddenly you spot someone with the telltale peppers in their basket. Your eyes meet. There’s a knowing glance. An instant connection, all thanks to a couple of peppers.
What do we reckon? Secret meets in Tescos? 😏
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Paula99 - 21 Oct, 2024 - 12:24PM
MagicMouse321….
Words are great aren’t they just 😉
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MagicMouse321 - 21 Oct, 2024 - 12:07PM
@Paul99 😂 The OMO reference has got me thinking about WWII postal acronyms: SWALK and NORWICH (kNickers Off Ready When I Come Home).
There were others Eg. RADIO & BURMA
Romance And Delight I Offer, Be Undressed Ready My Angel.
What saucy bunch our parents were!
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laugar164 - 21 Oct, 2024 - 11:25AM
Thanks Paula
I make a note of that it may come in useful if they ever bring OMIO back 😂
Paula99 - 21 Oct, 2024 - 11:14AM
According to my father when he was in the army… the soldiers used to put OMO in the window …for those who dont know but OMO was washing powder but it was a secret code for …Old Man Out 😂
MoonMoon - 21 Oct, 2024 - 11:09AM
Worked for me, kind of! Tescos in Beckton is the place to be... I went there on Friday night, picked up my couple of peppers and headed for the frozen aisle. Next to the yorkshire puds I noticed someone else with peppers in their trolley, there was a bit of an awkward smile and we spoke for a bit. I don't think we we were quite right for each other but it was nice to have a chat with someone else who clearly isn't happen in their relationship. I'll keep this up! If enough people do it, we could actually be on to something here – and even if I don't find a lover, it's comforting to see I'm not the only one having issue at home!
Tatty Old Lady - 19 Oct, 2024 - 05:55PM
There was a similar signal in the '80s! A pair of grapefruit in your trolley.
Being a young Army wife with two young'uns and a husband on a 6 month UNFICYP tour, I used to get a couple of trolley loads of shopping a month with that.
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