{"product_id":"pineapple-glass-ornament","title":"The Potentially Naughty but Ever Welcoming Pineapple Glass Ornament Large","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__title\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePineapple Glass Ornament\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approx: 5\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial : Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's culture, the pineapple carries two very different and widely recognized meanings depending on how it is displayed: Hospitality versus Swinger\/ Hookup Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Traditional Symbol: Hospitality, Warmth, and Welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe History: Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and Colonial America, Pineapples were extreme luxury status symbols. Because they were difficult and expensive to import from the Caribbean, hosts would display them as centerpieces at grand banquets to show off their wealth and honor their guests.\u003cbr\u003eToday: Right-side-up pineapples in home decor—such as door knockers, welcome mats, wallpaper, and architectural gateposts—still represent hospitality, friendship, and good cheer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Modern Subculture: Swingers and Hookup Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Upside-Down Pineapple: In contrast to traditional decor, an upside-down pineapple is a discreet signal used within the Swinger Community to indicate that a couple is non-exclusive and open to swinging or partner-swapping.\u003cbr\u003eThis symbol is frequently spotted on Cruise Ship doors, resort luggage tags, shopping carts (as viral trends on platforms like TikTok have popularized), or through specific emoji usage on dating and social apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll of our ornaments are hand crafted and detailed in India, Philippines and Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur ornaments are so much fun, and if you'd like more than one of this style, please send us an email (info@beadsofparadisenyc.com) or give us a call during business hours (212-620-0642).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68038679953717,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/files\/pineapple.jpg?v=1793813111","url":"https:\/\/beadsofparadisenyc.com\/products\/pineapple-glass-ornament","provider":"Beads of Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}