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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 155 points 1 month ago (3 children)

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

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 48 points 1 month 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 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

Turkish: Sugar?

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

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

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] breakingcups@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 month ago
[–] ton618@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

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