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[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 157 points 2 months 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 2 months 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 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

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

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

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

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

Turkish: Sugar?

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

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

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

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

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

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

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

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

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago
[–] ton618@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago

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