A strange new trend has emerged in the grocery store aisle. Shoppers are now discreetly taking photos of other people’s full shopping carts. These pictures then show up on social media platforms like TikTok and Reddit. This act of “cart spotting” can seem like a strange invasion of privacy. However, it is a fascinating new phenomenon. It reveals a lot about our modern anxieties. It also shows our deep curiosity about the lives of the strangers around us.
