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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 152 points 2 years ago (3 children)

This feels like one of those things that sounds really reasonable but is, in fact, complete bullshit.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 47 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don’t know about all of it, but a heavy watermelon is well watered and more likely to be sweet since it’s had the resources to put tons of energy into growing all season. The same principle works for finding good citrus, you want something that feels heavy for its size.

[–] Jivebunny@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

'Heavy is reliable' - Boris, Snatch (2000) Heavy is reliable

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Boris the Blade? As in... Boris the bullet dodger?

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

Turkish: Sugar?

Bricktop: No thanks Turkish, I'm sweet enough.

[–] Slovene@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] ton618@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

Actually I follow this guide somewhat and its worked for me so far.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

At a specific time of year, in a specific part of the country.

[–] breakingcups@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago