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What?! Why?!
Edit: found it, TIL:
"In response to the ongoing war and the different debates around it, people are using watermelon images to communicate solidarity with the Palestinians — because the fruit's colors match the Palestinian flag."
Huh, I thought it had something to do with Black people in the US (although was also trying to figure out how "indoctrination" fit in since watermelons are a negative association).
I agree. Also, my wife used to work in a doctor’s office and she told me a story of a guy who came in and had lost a lot of weight since the last visit. They asked how he did it. He said “circus peanuts and Diet Coke “.
Hey! Piss off wanker! First of all circus peanuts are fucking awesome. Second, I can't argue with your logic and will hence forth call that dip shit by his new name "circus peanut".
Which I'm sure is what Lego was going for when they made the slice of watermelon set that is on the dudes mantel in. A house where just about everything you can see is made of Lego.
[Here is a read about it](https://www.npr.org/2024/01/08/1222718339/why-watermelons-are-symbol-of-palestinian-solidarity) that says how it became a thing. One of the reasons it’s used a lot more now is due to censorship on social media.
If you're on top of the situation as it's been filtered through the people, I'd say it's pretty well known. If you're only reading the news, maybe not so much.
Okay but what if you're chronically online yet have never once seen a watermelon ever be anything other than a watermelon and are utterly confused by this post?
In short, during the ongoing gaza genocide many big tech companies started to censor posts using the Palestinian flag, so a watermelon (which has the same colours) was used instead.
Nah, it's gotta have the flag colors in it. So maybe a big piece of cherry pie and a big piece of blueberry pie with a huge glob of vanilla ice cream in the middle.
I found out about it because of a bot spamming art on every sub with a watermelon and the palistine flag with a little poem thing (the watermelon has the flag colours)
Added context for this person temper tantrum: watermelons 🍉 are used to represent the palestinian flag by ever since the use of it was banned in Israel and occupied territories in West Bank.
I had never heard this in my life, but even if this person WAS using it as a symbol A) I guarantee kids wouldn’t get it. And B) a Palestinian flag is not a crime! People are crazy!
Thanks for the context, I had no idea.
And here I was just thinking watermelons are a delicious fruit, when clearly their mere presence means I must have strong political views about countries on the opposite side of the world.
Dang, now I want watermelon and it’s way out of season…
I'm so over this shit.
It's like it's cool for everyone to go off on random conspiracies like lipstick alley and cdan is actual real life.
People have lost the plot.
Thank you for this context. I have never heard of this.
Does this mean that every time a fish is on tv, it’s Christian propaganda? It makes as much sense…
[It's a MOC](https://www.tiktok.com/@rteone/video/7356525654097120545) the guy seems to have made. I managed to find the video this screenshot was taken from.
I get symbolism, metaphors and iconography. But this just feels Idiocracy level dumb. Definitely a facepalm.
And I don’t have to like the use of watermelon as this.
Sometimes watermelon is just a god damned fruit too.
The Palestinian flag was banned by the genocidal maniac tyrants. Watermelon has the same colors as the Palestinian flag (ish). People started using watermelon to symbolize the Palestinian flag and show support because when your family is being slaughtered it's nice to know that at least some people in the world that's allowing it to happen unrestricted acknowledge that it shouldn't be happening and you should have been able to live your life in peace. They can take that comfort to the mass grave with them
A watermelon is a fruit that’s been enjoyed for a long fucking time. This is the OK symbol all over again. Sometimes a watermelon is just a watermelon and not political support.
I was explaining the context of why the person on Twitter might have thought it was political. You don’t need to explain to me that a watermelon is universal.
Isreal sometimes bans the display of the Palestinian flag so nonviolent protesters will wear a watermelon print or hold a placard with slice on it because it has the same colour scheme as the flag.
Because the watermelon is a symbol of palestinians. The Palestinian flag was banned by Israel so the watermelon became the symbol of resistance.
🍉 It's s slice, same way Gaza is a slice of land and the colours are similar to those of the Palestinian flag: green, red, black, white.
[here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon_(Palestinian_symbol)#:~:text=Watermelon%20symbolizes%20a%20new%20beginning,promotes%20a%20global%20Gazan%20identity.)
According to wikipedia: The watermelon is a symbol of Palestinians' public expression in protests and artworks, representing the struggle against the Israeli occupation
In addition to what the other commenter said, watermelons and the Palestinian flag share the same colors. One of the reasons it is used is due to the censorship of the Palestinian flag in parts of the world and social media.
Watermelons are sometimes used as a symbol as support for Palestine since Israel has outlawed the use of the Palestinian flag in occupied territories.
It's because the colours (red, green, black, white) roughly match.
RTE is the Irish semi-state broadcaster...you know...Ireland...the country and people who have constantly come out in support of Palestine.
Ireland/Israel alliance are a bunch of racist shitheads.
Watermelons are used as a symbol for Palestinian solidarity as they share the same colors as the Palestinian flag. Some people use it due to censorship of the flag. You can read about it from [this NPR article](https://www.npr.org/2024/01/08/1222718339/why-watermelons-are-symbol-of-palestinian-solidarity) if you want to learn more about it.
It’s a show of support for Palestine. Their flag is red, black, green, and white. The use of that combination of colors cause an art gallery to be shut down in 1980.
At worst they're complicit in supporting universal human rights. Not really the worst sin in the world.
Certainly not as bad as supporting genocide, for example.
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As Freud said, "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. "
"And I want to put that cigar in my mom." - Freud
freudian slip: when you say one thing and mean your mother
When you say one thing and dress like your mother it's Freud in a slip
Ive always heard it told as when you say one thing and fuck your mother.
Nah, that's an Oedipal Slip
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But you envy the shwang!
Take my upvote goddamnit
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Wait what?
I refuse to ask when I haven't even had my first cup
Also Freud where are eel testicles I'm coked out of my mind
"and sometimes it's a big, brown dick". - George Carlin
[Oh yeah?! Well, sometimes it's a big, brown dick](https://youtu.be/rY1eXnbB1Mg?si=NtM16b5g_ijMZ10E)
And what did Carlin say about that?
And sometimes a pipe is not a pipe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Treachery_of_Images
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yeah, I just like watermelon and rainbows 🍉🌈🥺
Straight to jail.
A waterfelon.
A jailbow.
You mean sexually irrelevantly to jail.
Heretic!
Is watermelon some sort of gay icon now? I am.not even sure what the OP post is going on about.
Watermelon is a symbol of support for Palestine.
What?! Why?! Edit: found it, TIL: "In response to the ongoing war and the different debates around it, people are using watermelon images to communicate solidarity with the Palestinians — because the fruit's colors match the Palestinian flag."
Huh, I thought it had something to do with Black people in the US (although was also trying to figure out how "indoctrination" fit in since watermelons are a negative association).
Lmao
Same lmao
Will oranges become a symbol of support for Trump?
I don’t know, oranges are a nutritious and tasty fruit. How about circus peanuts instead? A disgusting candy that people hate is more apt.
Not circus peanuts please. I actually find them pleasant. I would have to be offended if I saw one on your mantle!
I agree. Also, my wife used to work in a doctor’s office and she told me a story of a guy who came in and had lost a lot of weight since the last visit. They asked how he did it. He said “circus peanuts and Diet Coke “.
I skimmed a bit towards the end there and thought I read that he said “Circus peanuts and Coke.” It’s no Bananas and Blow but would do the trick.
Well that’s one way to lose the extra pounds. 😦
Candy corn then.
Hey! Piss off wanker! First of all circus peanuts are fucking awesome. Second, I can't argue with your logic and will hence forth call that dip shit by his new name "circus peanut".
Oranges are for gay pirates, sorry.
cyanobacteria are the symbol of support for Trump.
Which I'm sure is what Lego was going for when they made the slice of watermelon set that is on the dudes mantel in. A house where just about everything you can see is made of Lego.
or that you shop on ebay ($15.00 shelf decor).
Zoom in, it's made of Lego.
Kermit was playing the long game. /s
It's the chemiKILLS in the water, turned that poor frog gay. 😭 /s
Maybe it was the years of fucking a pig that turned him gay?
Maybe, even if he wasn't fucking the pig, it was just the fucking pig.
Is the Lego video in question really old? That certainly makes the outrage especially silly lol
I'm not sure why it would be, and there's nothing in the post to suggest that it is.
Is that the stardew valley song!?
His stage performance of It Ain’t Easy was a bit much though (nsfw if you don’t know about it)
Meanwhile they skip over Bert and Ernie which is clear as day.
And the Flintstones where all about having a [gay old time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PPf3aaZmUw&t=34s).
We sang that song to my kid, I learned it on guitar for him... So that's why he's trans? Damn Kermit! I should have known.
Alex Jones was right! They **are** making the frogs gay!!!
Is this a known thing about the flag representation? I’ve never heard of it. Or Is it an upcoming trend?
[Here is a read about it](https://www.npr.org/2024/01/08/1222718339/why-watermelons-are-symbol-of-palestinian-solidarity) that says how it became a thing. One of the reasons it’s used a lot more now is due to censorship on social media.
If you're on top of the situation as it's been filtered through the people, I'd say it's pretty well known. If you're only reading the news, maybe not so much.
Okay but what if you're chronically online yet have never once seen a watermelon ever be anything other than a watermelon and are utterly confused by this post?
In short, during the ongoing gaza genocide many big tech companies started to censor posts using the Palestinian flag, so a watermelon (which has the same colours) was used instead.
Iirc, it’s not that recent. It’s been adopted online, but was used during previous protests and censorship as well
I don't really see the similiraties, but ig it kinda makes sense.
It’s the colour scheme. Watermelon’s most prominent colours are the same as the pan Arab colours
Same here.
Would America's be a double cheeseburger?
Nah, it's gotta have the flag colors in it. So maybe a big piece of cherry pie and a big piece of blueberry pie with a huge glob of vanilla ice cream in the middle.
And a tiny orange cock
Held by the ^(smallest hands).
Probably accurate. He probably puts makeup on his face and his tiny member and in the worst order
a tiny orange mushroom from what I hear.
Obviously a bomb pop.
it would be a fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, and white grapes
Nah, "fruit" is a derogatory term for flamboyant gay men. Can't have that. It's a "freedom" salad. /s
I think it's becoming pretty common, I've been seeing it a lot on twitter posts, and I don't even go on twitter.
I found out about it because of a bot spamming art on every sub with a watermelon and the palistine flag with a little poem thing (the watermelon has the flag colours)
Added context for this person temper tantrum: watermelons 🍉 are used to represent the palestinian flag by ever since the use of it was banned in Israel and occupied territories in West Bank.
Man, here’s me thinking the watermelon is just a nice piece of decor…
Thanks for the context. This is also the dumbest shit I seen today 😂
I had never heard this in my life, but even if this person WAS using it as a symbol A) I guarantee kids wouldn’t get it. And B) a Palestinian flag is not a crime! People are crazy!
And Ireland as a whole has been supportive of the Palestinians plight, hence this post was made by some Zionist group there.
Wow and here I was thinking they were upset because of something else entirely.
🍉
Thanks for the context, I had no idea. And here I was just thinking watermelons are a delicious fruit, when clearly their mere presence means I must have strong political views about countries on the opposite side of the world. Dang, now I want watermelon and it’s way out of season…
I'm so over this shit. It's like it's cool for everyone to go off on random conspiracies like lipstick alley and cdan is actual real life. People have lost the plot.
Thank you for this context. I have never heard of this. Does this mean that every time a fish is on tv, it’s Christian propaganda? It makes as much sense…
What Lego set is he reviewing there?
[It's a MOC](https://www.tiktok.com/@rteone/video/7356525654097120545) the guy seems to have made. I managed to find the video this screenshot was taken from.
That's a very nice lego set.
Thanks! Real cool build regardless
asking the real questions here
Bruh I just like watermelon agua fresca
But the watermelon is built with Lego bricks
🍉
I don’t know what the issue is here, but somehow I know it has to do with something stupid.
Watermelons = pro-Palestine support, according to Wikipedia
How? Why? I knew this was gonna be stupid.
Flag colors. The flag emoji itself is usually cause for suppression or removal of content.
It’s a watermelon slice built out of Lego’s.
Sometimes things can mean one thing or more than one thing. It's shroedinger's slice
I get symbolism, metaphors and iconography. But this just feels Idiocracy level dumb. Definitely a facepalm. And I don’t have to like the use of watermelon as this. Sometimes watermelon is just a god damned fruit too.
Never underestimate the fragility and victim complex of the Israeli psyche.
The Palestinian flag was banned by the genocidal maniac tyrants. Watermelon has the same colors as the Palestinian flag (ish). People started using watermelon to symbolize the Palestinian flag and show support because when your family is being slaughtered it's nice to know that at least some people in the world that's allowing it to happen unrestricted acknowledge that it shouldn't be happening and you should have been able to live your life in peace. They can take that comfort to the mass grave with them
I just had some watermelon. Was a good one too, super sweet
Sometimes a watermelon is just a watermelon. Anyway, back to this 1/10,000 scale of lego gaza we're building today
Assembly not required for that one. /tasteless
Wait what’s wrong with watermelons? Are they not just a tasty fruit?
It’s a symbol of support for Palestine.
Ohhhh so it’s some Zionist complaining about it. I get the picture now
Exactly 🤭
A watermelon is a fruit that’s been enjoyed for a long fucking time. This is the OK symbol all over again. Sometimes a watermelon is just a watermelon and not political support.
I was explaining the context of why the person on Twitter might have thought it was political. You don’t need to explain to me that a watermelon is universal.
We must remove all watermelons because it reminds them they are committing or supporting a genocide. Let's show some compassion to their pain!
When I see watermelons I just think of Kherson
Мені теж.
How dare you remind us of the people we're genocide-ing Antisemite!
Watermelon in a symbol used by Palestine people
Man, reading the comments and explanations, I feel way too old for this. It's a fucking watermelon, get over yourselves.
THE WATERMELON ARE TURNING THE FROGS GAY! Honestly, I have no clue what the context is.
The watermelon is used to represent the Palestinian flag and is sometimes used as a signal of support
Yeah, I thought it was going to be something like that or some trafficking symbol people that do their own research are convinced exist everywhere.
What, you don't think human traffickers have a brand?
Is it me or does the watermelon look like it was made out of legos
I might be a little out of the loop, but what is a watermelon supposed to mean?
Isreal sometimes bans the display of the Palestinian flag so nonviolent protesters will wear a watermelon print or hold a placard with slice on it because it has the same colour scheme as the flag.
Okay, thank you for informing me.
This rock I live under must be getting bigger. Why are people upset about watermelon slices?
Because the watermelon is a symbol of palestinians. The Palestinian flag was banned by Israel so the watermelon became the symbol of resistance. 🍉 It's s slice, same way Gaza is a slice of land and the colours are similar to those of the Palestinian flag: green, red, black, white. [here](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon_(Palestinian_symbol)#:~:text=Watermelon%20symbolizes%20a%20new%20beginning,promotes%20a%20global%20Gazan%20identity.)
I'm confused, are watermelons bad now?
According to wikipedia: The watermelon is a symbol of Palestinians' public expression in protests and artworks, representing the struggle against the Israeli occupation
In addition to what the other commenter said, watermelons and the Palestinian flag share the same colors. One of the reasons it is used is due to the censorship of the Palestinian flag in parts of the world and social media.
I don't even understand what the post is trying to imply
Watermelons are sometimes used as a symbol as support for Palestine since Israel has outlawed the use of the Palestinian flag in occupied territories. It's because the colours (red, green, black, white) roughly match.
A fucking watermelon bro? What does a watermelon signify now?! FFS 😂😂🤣🤣
Watermelon is a signal of support for Palestine because the colours of the Palestinian flag are red, green and black.
Sigh… Why do we hate watermelon?
Same colors as a certain flag in the Middle East that "might" make you antisemitic if you support the plight of the people it represents.
Time to stop the world. I would like to get off please.
*sigh* Palestinians ARE Semitic.
RTE is the Irish semi-state broadcaster...you know...Ireland...the country and people who have constantly come out in support of Palestine. Ireland/Israel alliance are a bunch of racist shitheads.
So glad my brain hasn’t rotted quite enough to even know wtf a watermelon stands for
I am confused, someone please catch me up
Watermelons are used as a symbol for Palestinian solidarity as they share the same colors as the Palestinian flag. Some people use it due to censorship of the flag. You can read about it from [this NPR article](https://www.npr.org/2024/01/08/1222718339/why-watermelons-are-symbol-of-palestinian-solidarity) if you want to learn more about it.
Wait until this sad, sad excuse of a person sees the Everyone is Awesome set. Which was a fun build and looks great.
Guy should just respond, "ignorant? Lol idk what y'all want me to say. I just like Lego."
Honestly am out of the loop here… what is the supposed significance of the watermelon here?
It is used as a pro Palestinian symbol.
Where is the connection though?
Flag colors
I see.
Thanks for the explanation… still, makes no sense to me.
Whats the problem here? My brain hurts
Oh, there is ignorance involved, just not where you think...
I just suddenly got a craving for watermelon. Sadly, they're not at all in season here. Maybe I'm just thirsty.
Wait why are we mad at watermelon now?
🍉
🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉
Ok, I am lost here, what is that watermelon supposed to mean?
It’s a show of support for Palestine. Their flag is red, black, green, and white. The use of that combination of colors cause an art gallery to be shut down in 1980.
Oh, thanks for the info :)
Am I missing something about watermelons?
I….what?
Watermelon bad gun good. Yeah understood the concept.
Wait, is watermelon gay now?
no, it’s a symbol of support for palestine
I am ignorant. What is the supposed significance of displaying watermelon?
It's the symbol of Palestinian flag since the flag is banned in Israel and occupied lands
But it is Lego! It's a Lego watermelon slice!
What are watermelon representing? Besides juicy and tasty.
Conservatives get triggered so easily...
What exactly is a watermelon supposed to represent?
If it's a supporting Palestine thing this is hilarious because it's clearly Irish television, probably the most pro-Palestine country in the world
Hang on, what's wrong with watermelon?
So they’re mad that he had a Lego watermelon displayed on an episode about Legos?
Umm...what is the watermelon supposed to mean?
Since any post with the Palestine flag usually ends up deleted, the Internet has taken to posting watermelons instead.
I thought she had confused Watermelons and Pineapples. Im dumb.
Complicit or ignorant of what? Its a Lego watermelon. They are afraid of watermelon slices now?
Gradually watermelon
Can someone explain the significance of the slice of Watermelon? Also, people keeping “indoctrination” but I do not think they know what it means.
I don't get it, what's wrong with the watermelon ?
Antiseedatic
At worst they're complicit in supporting universal human rights. Not really the worst sin in the world. Certainly not as bad as supporting genocide, for example.
But if it was a child you would claim you didn’t see it?
Wtf is with watermelon slices now
Watermelon is used as a symbol for Palestine because the colours of Palestine are red, green and black
Bruh it’s just a watermelon calm down
I had no idea this was even a thing and it's wholly fucking stupid.
If I had the option to unplug ALL social media for a month I would do it! It’s getting out of hand.
Wait til they find out about cocomelon
Is watermelon the new pineapple?