Day 2: Why the Eggplant? The Unexpected Origin Story 🍆🌈
Hey Goosify legends! Quick history drop of the eggplant emoji—before the eggplant emoji was making all our chats a little spicier, this purple veggie was busy conquering ancient Asian gardens like a boss. The eggplant first took root over 2,000 years ago somewhere between India and China. Back then, it looked more like a tiny wild berry than the big, shiny purple dude you know today. Ancient farmers probably whispered, “What is this weird, purple thing? Can I eat it?” Spoiler: they did, and it was delicious. Fast forward—Arab traders gave the eggplant a fancy ticket to ride all the way to the Mediterranean, where it went from “weird fruit” to dinner VIP. Later on, European explorers carried it across the ocean like the veggie-version of a rockstar on tour, landing in the Americas. Now, here’s the magic Goosify twist: @Goose Dunlavey told me today in the Super Star Call, that he picked the eggplant as our community symbol because of the color purple—rainbows, vibes, and all the greatness that purple represents. So, this isn’t just a regular veggie; it’s a purple rainbow ambassador for all things quirky, fun, and surprisingly deep. So every time you drop that eggplant 🍆 emoji, remember you’re flashing a little rainbow of Goosify spirit—bold, fun, and unmistakably legendary. Your turn: What’s your favorite emoji or color that totally vibes with your personality? Drop it below and let’s paint Goosify our way! Stay colorful, — Your resident eggplant fan and storyteller Fex PS: this one goes straight to @Gunta Skrastiņa (she is my accountability buddy for this 20 page/day) challenge PPS: Kudos to @Michelle McMillionairess my Blitzpartner in crime to make a shoutout about our Blitz name fruit salad this evening on the Super Star Call