How can one man put Iceland in a pickle? Enter Canadian TikToker Logan Moffitt, aka “Cucumber Guy” who is responsible for a cucumber catastrophe in Iceland. Welcome to the wild world of social media, where the power of a viral video can take a country’s salad supply from fresh to frazzled. His simple, yet surprisingly addictive post on the “best way to devour an entire cucumber” set off a veggie revolution no one saw coming. With his now-famous catchphrase, “Sometimes you just need to eat a whole cucumber,” Moffitt demonstrated his method: using a mandoline to slice the cucumber straight into a quart-sized takeout container, sprinkling in some seasonings, giving it a hearty shake, and chowing down right from the tub.
This quirky recipe quickly hit the TikTok jackpot, garnering millions of views and, unexpectedly, going viral in Iceland. Icelandic influencers, never ones to miss out on the latest trends, eagerly jumped on board, each adding their twist to the cucumber craze. But here’s where things took a turn for the worse—or should we say, the crunchier. It looks like Iceland might be headed for a cucumber shortage of epic proportions. Supermarkets could soon be hanging up signs: “Lettuce inform you: the cucumbers are gone!”
According to Iceland’s Farmers’ Association, the demand for cucumbers has skyrocketed so dramatically that local farmers are struggling to keep pace with the soaring sales. The once-humble cucumber has become the new must-have item, and supermarkets are facing empty shelves, with cucumbers practically flying out of produce sections. Who would’ve guessed a TikTok trend could send an entire country’s cucumber supply into a tailspin?
Although one supermarket chain, Hagkaup, expressed skepticism about directly linking the surge in demand to the viral trend, they did admit that cucumber sales had more than doubled. It wasn’t just cucumbers flying off the shelves either—other key ingredients featured in the viral recipe were selling out at a rapid pace. Despite initial doubts, the supermarket acknowledged that the TikTok sensation had sparked a shopping frenzy, with customers eager to recreate the trendy dish at home. Whether it’s due to TikTok’s influence or a newfound love for cucumbers, it’s clear that Iceland’s grocery scene is feeling the crunch!
I’ll gladly chow down on a mountain of cucumbers over Hákarl any day! Seriously, someone needs to hire this kid for the farmers’ association—he could sell a boatload of veggies without breaking a sweat. Forget Ozempic; if you want to slim down, just follow this guy’s lead. His cucumber craze could put the entire nation on a vegetable diet. Who needs appetite suppressants when you’ve got a TikToker making green veggies look this good?