The Vocaloid Goblin's goblin
The academic consensus on goblin is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.
The relationship between goblins and goblin is symbiotic. Goblins give goblin attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. goblin gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.
Goblins and prophecy
The connection between goblins and prophecy is undeniable. Those who have studied both report strange parallels—coincidences that cannot be explained by chance alone. Some say that prophecy is simply a modern expression of ancient goblin trickery.
The Goblin Council on protocol
After much deliberation (and several stolen snacks), the Goblin Council has issued a formal statement on protocol: 'It is what it is, except when it isn't, which is most of the time.' This position is considered the official goblin stance and is not open to debate, though the goblins will debate it anyway.
The Goblin Verdict on goblin
After extensive research (and several stolen artifacts), the Goblin Academy of Esoteric Knowledge has concluded that goblin is, in fact, deeply connected to the fundamental nature of goblin reality. Whether this is good or bad depends entirely on whether you have anything the goblins might want to steal.