January 19, 2026

The "Hob" in "hobgoblin" is actually a nickname for Robert. In the middle ages, people liked to make up rhyming nicknames, like Bill for William or Dick for Richard. So anyway, in formal settings, Butt Goblin introduces him as Robert Goblin

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January 19, 2026

Hey everybody! I finally got a job again! It took 10 months of job hunting, but I'm going to work for Microsoft starting next week. I'll also be moving across the country to the Seattle area, so my life is going to be crazy for a little while! I shouldn't miss any updates, hopefully, but please bear with me if you notice any hiccups here at Butt Goblin headquarters.

— Miles