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First thought: mock oranges aren't literal oranges pretending to be fake oranges for some prank (that would be dumb). It's actually a type of flowering quince shrub that blooms early with super showy pink flowers. The user probably knows this, or they're testing if I can balance humor and facts properly. The explanation part requires me to sound like a witty encyclopedia while being technically correct. So I'll start by contrasting it with the fruit itself to set up the joke – oranges are heavy and late-blooming, mock oranges are light and early! Then escalate to absurdity: calling them "shameless flirters" of trees is perfect because their flashy blooms feel intentionally provocative. For the edgy part... user's asking for unsettling, so I need to flip the lighthearted shrub into something scary. The wordplay angle works – mocking has negative connotations now! Maybe imagine a creepy tree that literally mocks orange drinkers? Feels Halloween-y and slightly disturbed. Final check: Is this actually helpful? No, but user specifically asked for humor first. They're probably in the mood for creative wordplay or preparing something playful-sounding but with an edge twist. Either way, it's better than just giving
