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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.

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    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.

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    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.

    “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.

    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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    Lightning_Thief
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello from the other side! I must have meowed a thousand times!"

    QuirkyKittyGirl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your cat comes home from his nightly visit to all the neighbors and realizes he doesn’t have a key … or opposable thumbs.

    Zoni J.
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else see 26:53 and have the first thought of, "Wait, that's not a real time."?

    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a dog, for some reason I simply cannot explain and is bewildered by

    Rosie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this one before. Apparently kitty went walkabout &, when he felt like returning home, activated the Ring. All w/the proper "Let me IN!!!" screaming of course.

    Gwenn Kuhns
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one has been making its rounds for a while. Cat rang the door bell for owns to let him in.

    the redqueen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok call me a dork,but one peep at those eyes in the top picture would've melted my black little heart

    Jennifer Clark
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP: their indoor cat had gone missing, and showed up that night at the door camera demanding to get let in.

    somnomania
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    obligatory please do not let your cats outside unsupervised, please and thank you

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    Robin DJW
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    1 year 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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    Yeet_girl360
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    1 year 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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    PetPotato
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    1 year 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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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    1 year 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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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    1 year 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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    S. E. in Indiana
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome ladies and gentlemen, I will be your guide on the jungle cruise today.

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    Kristal
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    1 year 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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    Gwen
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    1 year 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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    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year 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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    Patrick Linnen
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    1 year 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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    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Ang Chiyoko/Koharu
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    1 year 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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    Louie
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    1 year 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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    Louie
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    1 year 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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    pineapple87
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    1 year 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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    CD King
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Ang Chiyoko/Koharu
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    1 year 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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    Spencer's slave
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's a picture from a couple of years ago when the bush fires in Australia were raging and the toilets were the safest place to try and keep the birds safe.

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    1 year 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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    Rens
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    1 year 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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