Goblin mode

Mornings dawn late these days at 48.7519 degrees north latitude here in Bellingham, Washington, and yesterday morning I found myself — in between double ...

Finally, as a self-proclaimed grinch, I heard the first telltale sounds of Christmas songs on the radio the other day (shudder... While this training included a capsize for the Italians, in their "distinctive-looking" LEQ12, it also included plenty of flight time for American Magic, who has returned to their winter training base off of Pensacola, Florida. In addition, the Women's America's Cup is set to start on October 16, 2024. The 2022 Moth Worlds just wrapped up on the waters off of the Yacht Club Argentino, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While this was likely calculated to encourage Christmas shopping, it instead made me think of my favorite holiday tradition, namely the Sydney Hobart Race, which starts on Boxing Day (December 26). TOR sent out a press release last week announcing the VO65 Sprint Cup. The last Vendee Globe, which also featured delicate IMOCA 60s, saw 33 boats start, while only 25 solo skippers crossed the finishing line. Aside from my daily (forced) walks and constant visits to the Route du Rhum webpage, I've done almost nothing but rest. Racing will take place in two classes, IMOCA 60s and VO65s, however fine print is involved. Mornings dawn late these days at 48.7519 degrees north latitude here in Bellingham, Washington, and yesterday morning I found myself — in between double shots of espresso — going extra deep on the world headlines. And this meant a skipped newsletter (I'm sure you all were just waiting on pins and needles, ahem). While I'll spare you the grammar-hammer argument that this is two unhyphenated words, not one, the 'word' rang true for me.

As you read this, look around. Are you still in bed? Are there piles of clothes and takeout food boxes strewn across the floor? Do you have chip crumbs on ...

“Goblin mode” triumphed, racking up 318,956 votes – 93% of the total. “Given the year we’ve just experienced, ‘Goblin mode’ resonates with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point. Among the most vivid was quoted in The term was first used in 2009 but went viral on social media earlier this year, OUP said. A group of lexicographers at OUP gave people a choice of: “Goblin mode,” “ In its place is goblin mode – the opposite of trying to better yourself.

As 2022 is drawing to a close, it's time to find out what has been crowned Oxford Word of the Year. Without further adieu, we're pleased, ...

'I've gone goblin mode': couch-bound in PJs, the Oxford English Dictionary lexicographers capture the mood of 2022.

The term relaunched in 2021 with a Associate professor in linguistics at Macquarie University Annabelle Lukin says the choice indicated a desire to validate cultural habits by giving them names — a particularly pandemic-related predilection. It was nothing short of a landslide with “goblin mode” securing 93% of the vote.