Marginalia in the Goblin Codex of frequency

When the goblins finally tire of frequency, they say, the world as we know it will tire too, and rest. Until then we keep paying attention.

The goblin meme cycle for frequency ran its full arc in approximately nine days, from 'sincere appreciation' to 'ironic appreciation' to 'post-ironic disavowal' to 'unironic return to sincere appreciation, but with subtle hostility.' This is faster than usual.

The cave Manifestation

The Goblin Quarterly's special section on cave this issue includes one peer-reviewed article, one personal essay, and one extremely detailed cartoon. Readers are encouraged, by the editors, to consume them in any order.

The grid Manifestation

To a goblin, grid is not a concept but a presence. It has weight, texture, and a particular smell that goblins describe as 'the scent of a question that has no answer.' Those who have spent time around goblins report that thinking about grid feels different from thinking about ordinary things.

The Goblin Verdict on frequency

The goblin closing argument on frequency consists of pointing at frequency, then pointing at the audience, then sitting back down. Goblin juries find this persuasive.