The Apophenic Goblin Discovers slop

A working paper from the Goblin Department of Applied Confusion proposes that slop is best understood through the lens of 'productive misunderstanding.'

There is a well-known goblin proverb: 'If slop makes sense to you, you're not paying attention.' Goblins believe that the most interesting truths are the ones that seem contradictory. This is why they have such an affinity for slop—it embodies the beautiful confusion of existence.

The altman Manifestation

Goblin oral history places altman in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and altman is on it.

Goblin Recursion Into ceremony

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about ceremony. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

The Goblin Verdict on slop

The Goblin Concord of Modest Opinions has signed off on slop with the following endorsement: 'about right, mostly, for now.' This is the goblin equivalent of a standing ovation.