I don't like to clean up, so I'm distressed;But I'm also very good at tidying up, so I'm proud of it. Instinctively taking care of a neat and clean home, but too lazy to clean up every day, this kind of "can but not love", after all, still makes me very painful, because I am not a person who likes to mess up.
I believe in you, this kind of pain is definitely not for me alone, but for thousands of people, maybe there is you in front of the screen.
There aren't many things that are comfortable in the adult world, and we are always expected to put aside what we want to support those things that society needs us to have, but it's a stupid way of life. So, welcome to the world of goblins, where you can live comfortably!”
When I saw this passage, I was instantly **. Yes, in the adult world, there are not many things that are comfortable, and we always have to live in the expectations of others. So in your own home, why can't you let go of worldly standards and live comfortably and how to live?
This is a quote from the cover of the book Goblin Mode, and I think it could also be the opening sentence of the book. This passage seems to tell me, "You're not messing around, you're just a jolly goblin." ”
Goblin mode, which has been selected as the word of the year by the Oxford Dictionary, is used to describe people who are looking for comfort, self-determination, behavior, and diet, and are less concerned with personal hygiene and attractiveness, and do not care about pleasing others or impressing them. To put it simply, Goblin mode is all those lifestyles that we all have felt tired, given up on perfection, and wanted to indulge. The book says that the popularity of this model somewhat illustrates a collective state of mind in which we are taking care of ourselves in unconventional ways.
The author of the book Goblin Mode, McKela Coyle, is a writer based in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, who enjoys reading fantasy in his free time and making a lot of jams. Do you feel the same way as me: haha, this great writer is a goblin himself. Coyle wrote this book to teach us to be a goblin like him.
Okay, let's go into the jolly Goblin Mode together!
First of all, as a beauty controller, I have to talk about the appearance of this goblin mode first.
In my opinion, this is a very small goblin book at first glance. On the dark green folded cover, I am dissatisfied, goblin mode small objects: green vines, all kinds of small flowers and grasses, all kinds of small mushrooms, and thriving ginger;Colorful and variously shaped bottles and jars seem to be filled with magical potions, teacups, teapots, bread and honey, knives, sachets, and all kinds of small animals: snails, lizards, frogs, beetles.
The most interesting thing is that the folding page is also cut-out, and a window is opened, and inside the window is the title of the book: "The Geblin Pattern", and the subtitle: How to Live Comfortably, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Mud.
Turning the page, there is a goblin goblin sitting cross-legged on it, he is draped in a blanket, barefoot, with pointed and long ears and nose on his head, and a bubble like smoke and fog comes out of the glass in his hand, it may be a cup of tea, it may be a candle, and he closes his eyes and indulges in the burst of fragrance from the cup in his hand. What a cosy and comfortable goblin!
Flip to the front fold inside the cover, on it is a brief introduction to the content, also with dark green as the background color with black and orange, the color matching is very comfortable, and below is a lazy goblin goblin, half-lying and half-lying on the ground, holding a large basin of snacks, looking at the computer while eating, and the computer is on the knee of the limb. This pose is really good, goblins are so enjoyable!The fallen leaves that are turned back are dark green as the background color, and the font is white, which looks very forested and very goblin.
The content pages, blackboards and decorations in the book are simple and fresh, and the illustrations inside, dark or light, dark green, give people a comfortable and natural feeling, very Goblin mode. The back ring lining at the back of the book is also painted on a green background with various geblin elements, small animals and small plants. The back cover and cover are in the same vein, with dark green as the background and light green as the background, which is also a very fresh, natural and comfortable goblin style.
Comes with a fold-out booklet where you can find out what kind of goblin animal you are. These goblins are moths, spiders, earthworms, frogs, turtles, snails, lizards, axolotls, snakes, and hermit crabs. I tested it, and I should belong to the snail-type goblins who like to stay at home, but know the truth about the world. If you want to know what type you belong to, please open the book with me and take the test!
After talking about its appearance, let's go into the goblin life together!
Goblin is a kind of green-skinned pointy-eared monster that lives in caves, often appearing in European and American games and movies, and its personality is usually cowardly and despicable, cunning and greedy.
"Goblin mode" was originally a slang term that originally referred to unabashedly self-indulgent, lazy, sloppy, or greedy behavior like a goblin, often in the form of a rejection of social norms or expectations.
The term first appeared on Twitter in 2009, and suddenly became popular on social media in February 2022. With the relaxation of epidemic control in some Western countries, many Western netizens have begun to use the "goblin mode" to describe their "rotten" life at home. It has been argued that the term "goblin mode" captures the general sentiment of those who refuse to return to "normal life" and encourages people to accept their own unorganized, indulgent, mischievous side.
The literal translation of "Goblin Mode" in China is "Swing Mode". Different from the wide applicability of "rotten", European and American netizens use the term "goblin mode" more in the social field.
Society is always full of rules and constraints, and the home is the stage to release nature. To try Goblin Mode, you'll first have to prepare a comfortable bed, a bunch of snacks, and a device to watch the show. Then you just lie back and enjoy the comfort and freedom!Don't forget, the core of Goblin is to let yourself go and live your life however you want
If, as many people do, you think that goblin mode is just for the sake of rotten, you are very wrong. Goblin mode just allows us to feel anxious about facing the kind of "friend zone-style" perfect life of others, so that we no longer have to force ourselves to be pretentious and subservient. Goblin mode just teaches us to be better ourselves, even if it's imperfect, even if it's a weird self to look weird.
Some typical manifestations of Goblin Mode are:
Work remotely while lying in bed.
Instead of a glass, just pick up the drink bottle and "goo-goo-goo-goo-
Wear pajamas all day long and get ready for the day ahead in a more relaxed way.
Not showering or wearing the same outfit for several days in a row.
Don't make your bed, throw clean clothes on the floor, or pile takeout boxes on the table.
A variety show that swipes for hours in one go.
Wake up from bed at two in the morning and go to the kitchen and eat an ice cream.
Such a way of life may be difficult for a glamorous person to accept, but when we take off the disguise, who has never thought of a comfortable life of "how to do what you want, how to be comfortable"?If you look down on Goblin Mode, you might as well think:
Are you willing to wear a rigid professional suit every day, pedal on a beautiful but pitted hate, and apply fat and powder to work every day?Or are you willing to look at comfortable pajamas, pull up your lazy hairstyle, and lie in bed without a filter every day like during the mask period?
I believe that if there is a choice, no one wants to be beautiful and tired every day, right?Otherwise, there is no need for loungewear and slippers, and you can also wear glamorous professional wear high heels at home.
In fact, to put it bluntly, the pursuit of comfort is the nature of each of us, it depends on whether you dare to admit it. And the cute goblins have the courage to be their true selves without fear of the eyes of others. They accept their own imperfections, but they can also accept the flaws of others. Goblins themselves are eccentrics who can appreciate other weirdos, and Goblin mode will resonate with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life.
Goblins don't care whether they are dressed brightly, they don't care about their tall, short, fat and thin, and they are not afraid of whether their faces are beautiful or not, they like a healthy and comfortable lifestyle, they like to be close to nature, they like plants and animals in nature, and they are willing to raise all kinds of strange pets, such as slimy snails, cold lizards, etc.
Goblins also like to be frugal, hate waste, and prefer to do it themselves, decorating their huts with branches and flowers, transforming their clothes into comfortable looks, and cooking natural and delicious food by themselves. They like to make themselves happy, rather than just meeting other people's expectations and wronging themselves. In fact, this is the true love of ourselves, of others, and of nature and Mother Earth, on which we live.
As the book says, the goblins' rejection of following trends to create a perfect self is a relief to everyone. Anyone who supports this new world, you are welcome to call yourselves Goblins!
Dear Goblins, please take care of yourself!
Remember: you're not messing around, you're just choosing a comfortable and natural lifestyle!Be a jolly little monster with peace of mind!
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