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[–] [email protected] 157 points 2 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] stringere 4 points 2 months ago

Turkish: Sugar?

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

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