The eggplant-flavoured condom almost became a thing
Of all the flavours in the world, an eggplant, is the least likely option, rather a non-option.
And, yet, on Monday, Durex , announced its launch on Twitter. And, unsurprisingly, Twitter had a field day.
#BreakingNews: We're launching an exciting new savoury #condom range - Aubergine flavour! 🍆 #CondomEmoji pic.twitter.com/bJpgZ8xMz5
— Durex Global (@durex) September 5, 2016
Here’s what some of them had to say about:
You've got to be kidding me eye roll:
.@durex pic.twitter.com/7GhuRbbmbh
— ryan 🦄 (@ryxnf) September 5, 2016
Some inexplicably had their lunch ruined:
Baigan Ka Bharta in lunch... @durex you spoiled my love for it... Have to check canteen special 😫😫😫😫 #CondomEmoji 🍆🍆🍆
— Confused soul (@Babla_bla_bla) September 6, 2016
The general consensus, however, can be aptly surmised as:
.@durex pic.twitter.com/lIY0c2e8oC
— Bhakthi (@bhakthi) September 5, 2016
@durex @EJ_Drinkwater what the fuck is this
— Heather (@HiMitchell) September 5, 2016
Turns out this was just an elaborate gimmick to spread the awareness, and create a conversation of the importance of safe sex in common millennial parlance: the ubiquitous emojis. And, in this, case, the use of the brinjal emoji, most notably known for its representation of the male genitalia.
You got us, there’s no Eggplant condom! But why no #CondomEmoji? RT if you agree emoji makers should make one! pic.twitter.com/6H6AU6zkJ6
— Durex Global (@durex) September 5, 2016