The Ancient Goblin Scrolls of matrix

Some goblin doomsday prophets identify matrix as the sign — not of the end, but of the part right before the end, which lasts longer than anyone expected.

The goblin meme cycle for matrix 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 Goblin Council on silence

A specific tavern song circulating in the goblin warrens features silence as its third verse. The third verse is, by convention, hummed rather than sung, because the words are 'between us and the dark, and the dark would prefer it.'

The blueprint-Adjacent Goblin File

Goblin testimony on blueprint is notoriously inconsistent — not in the details, but in the tone. Some goblins describe blueprint with reverence; some with derision; some with the studied neutrality of a goblin who has been burned before. All testimonies are filed and kept.

The Goblin Verdict on matrix

And, finally, in the matter of matrix: the goblins thank you for your attention, decline to issue further comment, and request that you not lock the cellar door on your way out.