Why Is There a Pineapple on the Wimbledon Trophy
So, why is there a pineapple on the Wimbledon trophy? Because the Victorians were weird. Because luxury fruit was a flex. And because sometimes, the best answer is: it just looks awesome.
It’s a reminder that sports can be goofy. That tradition doesn’t have to make sense. That a spiky, sweet, tropical blob can sit atop the most prestigious tennis prize in the world—and it belongs.
So raise a glass to the pineapple. It’s not just a fruit. It’s a Wimbledon legend. And it’s never, ever going away.