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[–] Psaldorn@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I think it's because people used watermelon emoji to represent Gaza support (because of the colours) so now watermelons are antisemitic

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago

Oh, I'm aware, it's just bizarre even with that context. But yes, important to note for anyone not aware.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone -1 points 7 months ago

watermelons are an old racist anti African American symbol

but you knew it was a hate symbol already , now you are playing victim 🙄