Man Praised For Going To Multiple Stores To Get His Pregnant Girlfriend The Exact Sprinkles She Wanted For Her Ice Cream
It’s the little things that count.
Africa Studio | Shutterstock A man documented his hunt for rainbow sprinkles after his pregnant girlfriend asked him to get her some ice cream. Rather than merely grabbing what she asked for, he decided to go the extra mile and plan a special ice cream sundae surprise — but only with the right ingredients.
The man was praised for going to multiple stores to find the exact sprinkles his pregnant girlfriend would want with her ice cream.
Pete Cucinotti took to TikTok to detail his determination to please his pregnant girlfriend.
“My pregnant girlfriend just asked me to get her vanilla ice cream while I was at the store,” he said. “So I had the bright idea to get chocolate sauce, caramel, sprinkles, cherries. I decided to go above and beyond so she could make a sundae.”
When he checked the grocery aisle for sprinkles, he discovered that they only sold all-green sprinkles, and he knew this would not do. “She’s going to be disappointed that they’re not rainbow sprinkles,” he claimed. “So now I’m going to a different store to find rainbow sprinkles.”
After going to two different stores, Cucinotti was unsuccessful in securing the rainbow sprinkles he needed to complete his surprise. "No rainbow sprinkles as of yet," he said. "Apparently, these are a hot commodity right now."
He expressed that while the color of the sprinkles didn't mean much to him, he knew finding the exact sprinkles his girlfriend wanted would make her happy, so he made it a priority to meet these preferences.
"It's hilarious to me that sprinkles don't have any flavor, but I know my girlfriend, and I know the aesthetic of her sundae is really going to matter to her," he said.
After Cucinotti finally secured the elusive rainbow sprinkles, he advised other men to prioritize their girlfriends' happiness.
"Rainbow sprinkles have been obtained," he said as he held the bottle of colorful sprinkles. "Moral of the story, gentlemen — we always have to be two steps ahead, especially if your girlfriend is a Latina."
The color of the sprinkles was irrelevant to Cucinotti's experience. Rather, his TikTok highlighted the significance of individuals prioritizing their partners' preferences and going out of their way to bring them joy in small ways. Oftentimes, it's the little moments that count the most.
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His girlfriend may not have been upset if he had returned home with the initial green sprinkles he found at the grocery store, but she certainly would not have been as pleased as she was when he finally came home with the appropriately-colored sprinkles.
The say to be loved is to be known, and his knowledge of his girlfriend's preferences is clear, as is his determination to make her happy. He set a stunning example of how small acts of love can make a huge difference.
In fact, according to research published in 2013, small gestures were found to have much more significance to romantic partners than expensive gifts. Even flowers and chocolates had less value than the thoughtfulness behind the gesture itself.
People on TikTok praised the man for going above and beyond to make his girlfriend happy.
As many ice cream sundae lovers might agree, enjoying a sundae with your favorite toppings is always better.
Commenters related to the experience of having specific tastes when it comes to sweets and aesthetics. They praised Cucinotti for paying attention to his girlfriend's tedious but quirky preferences, especially as a pregnant woman with particular desires.
"Green sprinkles would’ve made me cry and I'm not even pregnant," one person commented on the post. "Mexican here — I always tell my husband, '[If] they don’t sell what I’m looking for, please don’t buy anything, [because] if you bring me something I didn’t ask for I'm going to be disappointed,'” another woman shared.
Of course, the color of sprinkles you choose to get your partner doesn't define how much you love them, but the lengths you are willing to go to make them happy certainly does. Whether it's finding the right sprinkles or buying their favorite flowers, be mindful of the small ways you can make your partner's day just by knowing what brings them joy.
Francesca Duarte is a writer on YourTango's news and entertainment team based in Orlando, FL. She covers lifestyle, human-interest, adventure, and spirituality topics.