Dublin is no stranger to quirky attractions, but the viral rise of the Cherry Tomato Bridge has left many scratching their heads—and maybe reaching for a snack. This unassuming bridge in Drumcondra has become an unlikely landmark thanks to TikTok. Intrigued? Let’s dive into the juicy details.
How Did This Tomato Trend Begin?
The Drumcondra Bridge recently found fame on TikTok, with visitors capturing videos of cherry tomatoes left scattered along its surface.
It is unknown how the tomatoes got there in the first place, but the cold snap earlier in the week froze them to the surface of the bridge. Then, new tomatoes started to appear…
Eventually, other tomato paraphernalia was placed on the bridge, like tomato paste, ketchup and framed, AI generated photos of a tomato-headed man. However, tomatoes of the non-cherry kind are prohibited on the bridge, and a brief incident of a large sliced tomato amongst the cherry tomatoes sparked outrage online, leading to it being thrown off the bridge.
Now, netizens refer to visiting the cherry tomato bridge as a ‘pilgrimage’ due to its shrine status.
Why?
Why tomatoes? No one seems to know for sure. Some believe it started as a joke or art installation, while others see it as a playful way to leave a mark on the city.
Whatever the reason, the bridge’s connection to cherry tomatoes has now become a viral sensation – so much so that the location is marked as a ‘Shrine’ on Google Maps, complete with reviews:
“Questions the nature of self”, “I thought the Split Rock of Dromore was great, and it is, but this is in another league. Unmissable”, “A must see. Will go again.” are just some of the reviews left by visitors.
People are encouraged to bring their own cherry tomatoes, place them carefully on the bridge, snap a photo or grab and video, and post it online with the hashtag #CherryTomatoesBridge.
The Bigger Picture
The Cherry Tomatoes Bridge might sound like an odd addition to Dublin’s attractions, but it reflects the city’s unique ability to embrace fun, whimsy, and creativity! Why not grab a punnet and head over?
