The ‘Animals Going Goblin Mode’ Instagram account does exactly what it says on the tin. It shares photos of animals acting unusual, mischievous, devious, and even downright weird. Today, we’re showcasing some of the funniest ones, so scroll down for a good laugh!
The phrase is directly linked to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing global lockdowns. After all the restrictions began to ease, some people faced a new reality that they despised.
Having spent so much time cooped up at home, they found that they simply didn’t want to go back to their old lives and how things used to be. Instead, they wanted to embrace their inner goblin. That means being lazy, greedy, and realistic without guilt instead of keeping up a pristine and perfectionistic image.
“We were hoping the public would enjoy being brought into the process, but this level of engagement with the campaign caught us totally by surprise,” the president of Oxford Languages, Casper Grathwohl, commented on the overwhelming response during the popular vote. A lot of people loved the idea of ‘goblin mode.’
“The strength of the response highlights how important our vocabulary is to understanding who we are and processing what's happening to the world around us. Given the year we've just experienced, 'goblin mode' resonates with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point. It's a relief to acknowledge that we're not always the idealized, curated selves that we're encouraged to present on our Instagram and TikTok feeds,” Grathwohl said.
When’s the last time you saw an animal going full-out goblin, dear Pandas? How derpy and mischievous are your pets and local wildlife? Do you embrace your own inner goblin, or do you shy away from it?
We’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic. So, if you have the strength to climb out of ‘goblin mode’ for a moment, crawl down to the comment section to leave your thoughts.
