article_snippet.sent: When Instagram users try to search for the aubergine, or eggplant, emoji hashtag no posts appear - even if there are posts tagged in this way .
article_snippet.sent: When people try to search for the aubergine, or eggplant, emoji using a hashtag on the app, no posts appear - even though there are posts that have been tagged with Instagram.
article_snippet.sent: the app also appears the hashtag itself isn't banned across the app, instead the hashtag itself just can't be searched for.
article_snippet.sent: Despite issuing an apparent ban on searching for the aubergine, searches for emojis such as the gun (left) and a syringe (right) are allowed.
article_snippet.sent: But Emoji also noted that despite issuing an apparent blanket ban on searching for the aubergine emoji, searches for emojis such as the gun and a needle and syringe are allowed.
highlights_snippet.sent: When people search hashtags for the aubergine emoji no posts appear .
  