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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 156 points 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

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

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

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

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

Turkish: Sugar?

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

[–] Slovene@feddit.nl 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

[–] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] breakingcups@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago
[–] ton618@lemm.ee 8 points 3 weeks ago

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