Ask Dr Stupid: Watermelons

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From: flow@arkansas.net (jeanette johnson)

Subject: watermelons



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jeanette johnson (flow@arkansas.net) on Sunday, September 03, 2006 at 19:34:41

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realname: jeanette johnson



subject: watermelons



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Message: I bought a personal watermelon {real small}yesterday there were no cracks 

or any signs of it being rotten within a few hours after I got it home clear water 

and white foam started coming out of it it still is bubbling white foam I am scared 

to cut it afraid of what might be inside.Do you know could it just be rotten or what 

could cause this it bubbles as if it was like putting peroxide on a sore?????



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Dr. Stupid was puzzled and confused by your inquiry. Watermelons foaming and oozing? This certainly did not sound normal. Dr. Stupid was forced to do a little bit of research via Google in order to find an answer for your question.

First off, to answer the question about your watermelon being rotten, the results are inconclusive as to the status of ripe versus rotten.

Second, this appears to be a somewhat frequent problem in recent months. Many other people have reported this as well. The results all share the same common symptoms you describe. Others have also reported cracks appearing in addition to the bubbling, foaming and oozing. One even reported dripping. A couple of people suspected that perhaps the watermelons were injected with something.

All who tried these foaming watermelons have spit them out, disgusted with the taste. Some have tried to return or exchange this questionable fruit with various results. Some have received a new one, some were not able to. Almost all were annoyed at the loss of money and food.

Dr. Stupid advises you to not eat this.