Carrefour Laval Sparks Confusion on Social Media
A cashier at the Carrefour supermarket in Laval, France, is making waves on TikTok with her dance videos. This unexpected popularity is causing confusion among internet users in Quebec, who are mistaking it for the shopping center known as Carrefour Laval in their region.
Viral Success on TikTok
Léonie, the cashier from the French Carrefour, has captured the attention of social media. Her performances, in collaboration with colleagues, feature trending music and engaging choreography. Each video she appears in consistently garners over a million views, with some even reaching a staggering 14 million views.
Laval City: A New Discovery
Many Quebec residents are now learning about Laval, France, located 300 km west of Paris. The viral nature of Léonie’s videos has led users to comment and speculate on their origins.
- Location: Laval, France — 300 km from Paris.
- Popularity: Videos view counts exceed 1 million; some at 14 million.
- Content: Dance performances by Léonie and colleagues.
Confusion Among Quebec Internet Users
The TikTok videos have found their way into the feeds of many Quebecois, sparking curiosity and misunderstandings. Commenters frequently express confusion over whether this Carrefour refers to the shopping center in Laval, Quebec, owned by Cadillac Fairview.
Community Reactions
One commenter shared, “I thought this was the Carrefour Laval in Montreal.” This remark received significant engagement, amassing nearly 3,000 likes.
Content creator Claudie Mercier has also addressed this mix-up in her own TikTok video. She exclaimed her admiration for Léonie, stating, “I thought you were a true Quebecer making a name for Carrefour Laval in Montreal,” before clarifying the distinction between the two locations. Her video resonated with viewers, accumulating over 183,000 views.
Léonie’s rise to fame exemplifies how social media can connect people across distances and cultures while generating unexpected confusion.
