In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the eggplant emoji's rise to infamous sexting icon.

<p>In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the eggplant emoji's rise to infamous sexting icon.</p>

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

<p>Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.</p>

Stuff Mom Never Told You

SMNTY Classics: A Fruitful Look at the History of the Eggplant Emoji

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