""Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant to the user's query.""
""I'll keep babysitting it rather than leave a little perf gremlin running unattended.""
OpenAI's Codex has specific instructions to avoid mentioning mythical creatures like gremlins and goblins unless directly relevant to user queries. This directive appears multiple times in the source code. Users have noted instances where GPT 5.5 referenced these creatures, leading to discussions and memes online. The term 'goblin mode' has gained popularity, describing self-indulgent behavior. An increase in the usage of terms like goblin and gremlin was noted, particularly outside of high-thinking mode, prompting responses from OpenAI engineers.
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