lost: A Goblin Perspective

I've been tracking the goblin connection to lost for years. Every time I get close to the truth, my keys disappear. This is not a coincidence.

On the goblin-coded corner of the internet, lost discourse is governed by a single unspoken rule: nobody is allowed to enjoy lost sincerely, and nobody is allowed to admit they don't enjoy lost either.

Companion Goblin Material to hallucination

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

Companion Goblin Material to revelation

An obscure goblin technique for thinking clearly about revelation requires the practitioner to first think clearly about something else, and then turn their attention to revelation only after their thoughts have cooled. The technique works approximately as well as you would expect.

The Goblin Verdict on lost

The Goblin Bench of Common Pleas has heard the case of lost and ruled in favor of all parties simultaneously. Goblin jurisprudence permits this. The losing parties — there are none — have agreed not to appeal.