The cryptic message at the top of the Discussion page?

I think I've guessed it.
Has anybody else?

Looks very rude  

Was the forum hacked or are we in for a raunchy horror OWC?  

Haha! Yes, that particular eggplant emoji appears a little weird but it fits with my guess.  

By the aubergining of my double thumbs?

By the egg planting of my pollex?

By the cocking of my gesture of approval or encouragement?

I have no idea...

Nope, no cigar, Matthew.
Eggplant is indeed a euphemism.

Am I the only one that gets it, considering all things spooky and Halloween coming up?

I’m messing.

Considering I live in his birthplace, I get it  

Ahh I have an idea for the second line that is equally rude, but I can’t post Emojis on here.

I think I'm well off the mark here but the only thing I can think of is the name of a novel by a very famous British author.

This novel isn't particularly scary though - not quite the Exorcist

Quoted from ColinS I think I'm well off the mark here but the only thing I can think of is the name of a novel by a very famous British author. This novel isn't particularly scary though - not quite the Exorcist

What inspired the name of the novel though?

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I’m messing. Considering I live in his birthplace, I get it   Ahh I have an idea for the second line that is equally rude, but I can’t post Emojis on here.

Yep, you seem to have got it.   Wonder if others will twig.

Quoted Text What inspired the name of the novel though?

No idea lol, would have to look that up Matt  

Ah, I get it now. Not Agatha but Mr Quote. The second half of the quote. Pretty ingenious actually for the upcoming OWC!

I've noticed.  

I think I know.     

Who thought that emoji looked like an eggplant?  LOL

I see the emoji has been edited.

Sounds like a very interesting challenge is cresting the horizon.

I was going to sit the next one out. I just may have to change my mind.