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If you have not been living under a rock, you probably know what ‘goblin mode’ is. This, mostly described as unapologetically self-indulgent and greedy behavior, does not only apply to people but to the animal kingdom as well.

For our entertainment, a Twitter page called “animals going goblin mode" shares the most bizarre images where animals partake in various mischievous acts. They range from making a silly face to “I will destroy you” mode. So without further ado, we invite you to scroll through this collection of hilariously creepy images accidentally captured by people online.

The 'Animals Going Goblin Mode' Twitter page has been active on the social platform since April 2022 and we, as well as other people on the internet, immediately took an interest in it. Goblin mode’s popularity in general extends even to Oxford as in 2022 it was nominated as the word of the year by public vote. This term started to appear in 2009, and when Covid restrictions started to ease, goblin mode skyrocketed since people had gotten comfortable with a new lifestyle.

Goblin mode is good for our mental health since it loosens up our uptight lives. It lets us acknowledge that we are not supposed to be always living an ideal life, which lets us relax and indulge in what we were not essentially letting ourselves do.

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“One premise of ‘goblin mode’ is about saying no to outside pressures and expectations that no longer align with your well-being. I think this is very timely for living through the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought so many restrictions,” says Karmel Choi, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. “After holding it together for so long, people are ready to let go. They want to live on their own terms, even if it’s messy."

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Seeing animals going goblin mode only confirms that it is natural, and we should not be ashamed of that whatsoever. Luckily, we do not have such galleries of us going goblin mode as do our furry friends, and maybe that’s for the best. So whether you let yourself loose from time to time or not, we highly recommend exploring this part of yourself.

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If you feel that this list was way too short for you, we advise you to check out our previous post here. However, if that is still not enough, we have other similar posts, like times when cats hilariously malfunctioned. Feel free to check them out and leave a comment on what you think about goblin mode.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PLease wash his paws immediately. wet cement is corrosive. You seriously don't want him licking it off his feet, either.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your mom walks in on you and your siblings getting snacks in the kitchen at unholy hours of the night:

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those birds can do serious damage. They never left the dinosaur stage.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"talk to your cat about catnip before it's too late"... This is the "too late".

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

‘…and now, a moment of silence for the photographer Larry, who will forever be remembered as a truly brave man who met an untimely and unfortunate end. May there be no geese in heaven.’ /jk

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi. We've been trying to reach you about your vehicle's extended warranty...

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thus came the day when Clifford accidentally fell into a shelf of bleach, he was never the same after that.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello, do you have time to discuss our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is Charles, I can recognize his face 😂

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"Excuse me, I was just wondering if I could talk to you about our Lord and Saviour!?"

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walk slowly down and get your magic staff ready, first level are always harder

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I'm confused. They have a fireplace ... they put a shelf above the fireplace as a mantle ... and they hang the stockings on the wall?

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When your mom tells you to try it because it's good, but in reality, it tastes worse than it looks!

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please get them all off before they get ingested! A dryer sheet may help with the static.

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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎵 Everyone was Kung-Fu Fighting! 🎵 🎵 Those Cats were Fast as Lightning! 🎵

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It's OK little one, you're going to be all right when you're fed, clean, dry and warm.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww, he looks sweet. He looks like he would walk you home and say hi to ur mom, like a childhood best friend

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Airbnb: spacious one of a kind lodging with wonderful view of the lake

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat got more pull than I do. Which isn’t really surprising

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You may want to let him have your nuggets before he decides to eat you instead

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Don't give cats milk. They are lactose intolerant after weaning from its mother.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Daaaammmmnnnn, thats one buff looking cat. He could flick me to New Zealand

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor babies... Probably riding out a hurricane... They sheltered animals anywhere they could.

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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go ahead. Poop on the sign, Seagull. Come on, I know you want to.

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That time Ronnie Coleman accidentally insulted a witch...

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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I remember correctly the story behind this poor monkey is an absolute tragedy. Tourists feeding him so much junk food...

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