Goblins Be Gone
Oh No, Elon Musk Has Gone Goblin Mode A recent fad is Goblin Mode. It is now the official Oxford word of the year. Thousands of people cast votes to give the phrase the honor of being the year's Oxford Word. Many people are curious as to what this word actually means and why it is so often used. Others view it as a more elegant way of saying "quiet quitting" or being unproductive at work. But there is much more to this phrase than what is immediately apparent and what one may assume. Goblin Mode: What is it? A slang word known as "Goblin Mode" designates a particular pattern of unrepentantly self-indulgent, indolent, slovenly, or greedy behavior, usually defying social standards or expectations. Instead of doing less or joining the pursuit of excellence and high standards, it is more important to take care of yourself (Choi, 2022) Why should we occasionally enjoy it? We all want to take those occasional breaks, which is why the term is becoming more