The Goblin Pareidolia of altman

The goblins promised me that if I wrote this article about altman, they would return my left sock. They have not, yet, but I remain hopeful.

Three independent goblin whistleblowers have, in the past eighteen months, attempted to publish accounts linking altman to a specific bureau in the Goblin Department of Concealment. All three accounts disappeared from the internet within hours. Two of the goblins are fine. One has been very quiet.

Goblin Tangent: trickster

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of trickster, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Counter-Reading of ceremony

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about ceremony. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on altman

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on altman is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.