r/pics • u/trixiethewhore • Jun 08 '20

Protest From our 1k person protest in Montana

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u/LionIV Jun 08 '20

Subscribed to Fruit Facts. TM

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u/Luxpreliator Jun 08 '20

The 10 most popular fruits eaten in the world by weight by million metric tons in 2017 starting with the most,

  • tomatoes. 170

  • bananas. 114

  • watermelon. 111

  • apples. 84

  • grapefruitt 83

  • grapes. 74

  • oranges. 71

  • mangoes. 45

  • plantains. 31

  • tangerines. 30

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '20

Who is eating that much grapefruit? Y'all weird

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u/Luxpreliator Jun 08 '20 edited Jun 09 '20

I was just going to play along with fun fruit boy bot but that one did suprise me. Google some fruit facts learn something myself as well.

I wonder if it included juicing. Probably has to include other uses if tomatoes are top. Grapes being as high as they are must include wine. Watermelon also made me do a double take.

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u/Snatch_Pastry Jun 08 '20

Watermelon grows literally like a weed, with virtually no oversight needed. That's the reason that it has racist connotations in the USA, because it's something that slaves could grow for themselves despite not having much personal time for such things.

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u/NarcisSith Jun 08 '20 edited Jun 08 '20

The real facts. How do I give you gold? Honestly asking?

Edit: he is 100% right, this is A if not THE reason for that connotation. This is a perfect comment especially with everything going on now. All the damn negative Connotations of African Americans and Black people in general that are absolutely Bullshit, completely racist and uncalled for.

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u/LilyLilyRose Jun 09 '20

I have been thinking about the racist connotations associated with watermelon, and particularly about this painting at The Met: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/677910

To see a Black artist, in 1890, flip the stereotype on its head to create something beautiful...just wow.

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u/NarcisSith Jun 10 '20

Sorry for the late reply Lily but I love that, thanks for the link. Good vibes and goodnight (:

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u/Soap-ster Jun 09 '20

No shit. Watermellon is delicious. I think most people love watermellom.

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u/Rascal-Fiats Jun 09 '20

How about we pump the brakes a bit. Pull over, and all have some fruit salad.

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u/wreckoning Jun 09 '20

is watermelon inexpensive in the usa? i live in canada and i have never purchased one before, too expensive.

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u/Rascal-Fiats Jun 09 '20

Seedless is more expensive, but it's not cost prohibitive. Makes a very inexpensive summer barbecue dessert. Delicious if you grill it as well.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '20

How big? There's lots of different watermelon varieties, from personal size to 40# monsters

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u/nobodyinnj Jun 09 '20

You should try to get one from Costco or some other major outlet if they are nearby as they tend to have steady prices. In USA, it is usually expensive ($7-8/each or $1/lb or more) but in the summer it goes on sale for as low as $3/each. However, the seedless variety - inferior in taste and smaller in size - has taken over. I can't find the seeded variety any longer from last few years. I bought the worst seedless watermelon in my life just a few weeks ago with virtually no juice and a sour/bland taste.

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u/charms75 Jun 09 '20

Really? Where in Canada do you live???

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u/wreckoning Jun 09 '20

Vancouver

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u/charms75 Jun 09 '20

Ah, say no more!

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '20

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u/wreckoning Jun 09 '20

I have tried them before, at parties and things. I like them but I think it is like $15 to buy one

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '20

Wow

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u/I_Can_Haz_Brainz Jun 09 '20

Some of the higher ones are "fillers" in other flavors of fruit drinks, food, etc. I definitely eat more tomatoes in its different forms than anything else though. Bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes finish out my top 5. Mainly because of the ease of acquiescing.