Eggplant Licking Fun

A cheeky way to hint at bedroom play between a couple who keep things sweet and low-key, using the eggplant and tongue as a private joke they both understand

Among teens in a big city, the pair of emojis became a secret language for talking about sex ed without parents knowing, like passing notes in class

In a workplace setting, some used it to tease coworkers about flirting, especially when the office was full of unspoken tension and mixed signals

Older folks in a conservative town used it with a wink to show they were keeping up with the younger generation's slang, without getting too forward

On dating apps, it was a quick way to say 'I'm into this' without typing out a full bio, letting the emojis do the talking for confidence and style