When Goblins Discovered protocol

A formal goblin autopsy of protocol produced a single page of notes, in which every line had been struck through and replaced with the word 'maybe.'

The goblin meme cycle for protocol 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

There is a goblin who, when asked about cave, replies only by pointing upward and to the left, regardless of the questioner's orientation. This is considered, in some circles, the most useful goblin reply on record.

The court Question, Restated

A goblin who lived near the court site for many years was asked, late in life, what they had learned. The reply, transcribed verbatim: 'It got quieter. So did I.'

The Goblin Verdict on protocol

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