“Red onions are clearly fucking purple”
A “red onion” looks like a purple onion to many people.
“why call it a red onion when it is clearly purple?” was posted on Facebook by Andrew Ross on April 16, 2010. “Red onions are clearly purple” was posted on X/Twitter by♌ Christian on October 30, 2011. “Red onions are clearly purple” was posted on X/Twitter by Nathan Critcher on June 4, 2012. “Red Onions Are Clearly Purple” (shown on a sign was posted on Reddit—Funnysigns on March 11, 2022.
“Red onions are clearly fucking purple” was posted on X/Twitter by Jordan on March 14, 2016. “Red onions are clearly fucking PURPLE” was posted on X/Twitter by HEATED🔥on July 4, 2024. “Red onions are clearly fucking purple” was posted on X/Twitter by Leanne 🤮 on November 10, 2024, and this received over 236,000 likes.
“The fact that somebody looked straight at a purple onion and named it red onion really bothers me” is a related saying.
Wikipedia: Red onion
Red onions (also known as purple or blue onions in some mainland European countries) are cultivars of the onion (Allium cepa), and have purplish-red skin and white flesh tinged with red. They are most commonly used in cooking, but the skin has also been used as a dye.
Facebook
Andrew Ross
April 16, 2010 at 6:34 AM ·
why call it a red onion when it is clearly purple?
X/Twitter
♌ Christian
@Vivala_Juiceyy
Red onions are clearly purple
3:26 AM · Oct 30, 2011
X/Twitter
Nathan Critcher
@NatheCritcher
Red onions are clearly purple
11:18 AM · Jun 4, 2012
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Megan Huerter
@TheHuerter
RED ONIONS ARE CLEARLY PURPLE
6:59 PM · Apr 14, 2013
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Scotty
@Scottford_Yard
Red onions are clearly purple #justsaying
8:25 PM · Apr 22, 2013
X/Twitter
Jordan
@Jordan_06_04
Red onions are clearly fucking purple
4:17 PM · Mar 14, 2016
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BEBO Distributing Co
@bebodist
Red onion is also called Spanish onion or purple onion and is the most popular type of onion in India, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. #MondayMotivation #FreshProduce #RGV #Veggies 🧅
12:57 PM · Apr 12, 2021
Reddit—Funnysigns
dollartreecandle—March 11, 2022
He Ain’t Lyin’
(“Red Onions Are Clearly Purple” is shown on a sign.—ed.)
X/Twitter
Grokstar
@Grokstar_1
Fact: red onions are clearly purple
Let’s debate this I’m here all day..
#redonions #purple #notred #onions #signs #funny
(“Red Onions Are Clearly Purple” is shown on a sign.—ed.)
7:01 AM · Apr 25, 2023
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ANNE-MAREE
@polliesRwrong
Replying To @SamInspired
Re: Red Onions Are Clearly Purple.
👎Man Protesting About Onions.
That Prick Needs To Get A Job.
(“Red Onions Are Clearly Purple” is shown on a sign.—ed.)
12:27 PM · Mar 23, 2024
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HEATED🔥🇯🇲
@4everRnbGenius
Red onions are clearly fucking PURPLE.
1:10 AM · Jul 4, 2024
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Leanne 🤮
@shutupleanne
Red onions are clearly fucking purple
1:24 AM · Nov 10, 2024
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dazy
@6dazy
Red onions are clearly fucking purple
5:57 AM · Apr 19, 2025