goblin
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Spielberg turned one of science fiction’s grandest ideas — first contact with alien life — into the story of a boy and his weird little space-faring goblin best friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Because ‘helpful minion in a power suit’ was taken, so I evolved into goblin mode,” came the reply, according to another post.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
While since retired, it said its testing found the personality was responsible for 66.7% of all "goblin" mentions in ChatGPT.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Anyone who’s ever felt like an oddball or unappreciated genius will identify with the misfit Mitchells and their pet Monchi, who appears to be more goblin than dog.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
She batted her eyes at him, then led the way down the stairs that the goblin had been guarding.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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