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yumekei-collective · 2 years

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i was walking down the high street When I heard footsteps behind me And there was a little old man (hello) In scarlet and grey, shuffling away (laughter) Well he trotted back to my house And he sat beside the telly (oaah..) With his tiny hands on his tummy Chuckling away, laughing all day (laughter)

Oh, I ought to report you to the gnome office (gnome office) Yes (hahahahaha)

Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you don't catch me" Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you can't catch me" Said the laughing gnome

Well I gave him roasted toadstools and a glass of dandelion wine (burp, pardon) Then I put him on a train to eastbourne Carried his bag and gave him a fag (haven't you got a light boy? ) "here, where do you come from? " (gnome-man's land, hahihihi) "oh, really? "

In the morning when I woke up He was sitting on the edge of my bed With his brother whose name was fred He'd bought him along to sing me a song

Right, let's hear it Here, what's that clicking noise? (that's fred, he's a "metrognome", haha)

Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you don't catch me" Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you can't catch me"

"haven't you got an 'ome to go to? " (no, we're gnomads) "didn't they teach you to get your hair cut at school? you look like a rolling gnome." (no, not at the london school of ecognomics)

Now they're staying up the chimney And we're living on caviar and honey (hooray!) Cause they're earning me lots of money Writing comedy prose for radio shows It's the-er (what? ) It's the gnome service of course

Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you don't catch me" Ha ha ha, oh, dear me

(ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you can't catch me" Ha ha ha, hee hee hee "I'm a laughing gnome and you can't catch me")

I NEVER SHOULD HAVE SHARED THE GNOMES-

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the-science-of-stars · 10 days

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ecognomics. is this anything?

#gnome post

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patronsaint-ofthedenial · 3 years

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Lgbt stands for

Laughing

Gnome

Brings me to

Tears

#jack's thoughts #davib bowie #it's downloaded on my phone (as a joke) and now when i'm out and about in the city listening to my music it comes on out of nowhere #it's starting to make me insane #'didn't they teach you to get your hair cut at school you look like a rolling gnome' 'eh not at the london school of ecognomeics' FUCK YOU #FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU #AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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jonpertwee · 5 years

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Ecognomeics

Economics for gnomes

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craanbery · 2 years

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majoring in ecognomics

#turgle turgle

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stormwindtimes · 6 years

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FLYING DEVICE FALLS FLAT

Local genius Ignacius Corbin suffered several injuries today when his Goblin Glider Mark Two (patent pending) failed to achieve the desired lift.

About his design Mr. Corbin said “It’s a thousand percent more ecognomical, and you can quote me on that. Did you see what I did there? Eco-gnome-ical? Clever isn’t it? Anyways. I redesigned it to use about half as many materials as those pointy-eared greenies.”

Specifically, Mr. Cobin had removed the treated animal skins that usually make up the main body of the gliders from his design, replacing them instead with absolutely nothing.

“That was a practical necessity.” He explained as he put on the large wood and iron frame. “Have you tried to get properly sumptuous furs these days? Almost impossible. And the rates from any reliable source are basically extortion!”

Mr. Corbin proceeded to plummet eight stories, landing safely in the cart of a local distressed cabbage vendor. Mr. Corbin is expected to make a full recovery. The cabbages, alas, are not.

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bowies-thighs · 6 years

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an't catch me""haven't you got an 'ome to go to? "(no, we're gnomads)"didn't they teach you to get your hair cut at school? you look like a rolling gnome."(no, not at the london school of ecognomics)Now they're staying up the chimneyAnd we're living on caviar and honey (hooray!)Cause they're earning me lots of moneyWriting comedy prose for radio showsIt's the-er (what? )It's the gnome service of courseHa ha ha, hee hee hee"I'm a laughing gnome and you don't catch me"Ha ha ha, oh, de

PLS TAKE MY MONEY TAKE MY CHILDREN ILL GIVE YOU ANYTHING JUST END IT

#WHYBARE YOU TORTUING ME #IM CRYING #asks #hybrid-lomein #david bowie #the laughing gnome #I WANT TO DIE #my post

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thebrightgreen · 6 months

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Gnomes: A Masculine Role Model?

Upon occasion on the internet, I see people searching for good, healthym non-toxic male role models. Such searches often yield a variety of different figures, real and fictional. However, I have yet to see the objects of my own field of study mentioned in such discussions, and so I wish to put them forward: I believe gnomes to be good examples of healthy masculinity.

When elaborating upon this, I will be using the terms 'masculine' and 'masculinity' rather than 'man' or 'male'. The reasoning is obvious, not all gnomes are male or men. Rather, I believe it is traditional gnomeic cultural markers which can provide the fine example of a healthy form of masculinity for any human who wishes to pursue such an ideal.

As I have mentioned in previous posts, my theory regarding gnomes is that, for them, existence and culture are one and the same. If an earth spirit did not wish to embody the cultural archetype of the gnome to some degree, it would not take the form of a gnome. Thus, for a gnome to exist physically is for it to partake in gnomish culture.

With this in mind, let us consider the archetypal gnome.

[Above: John Bauer, Swedish Folk Tales Illustrations]

I believe the cornerstone and foundation of 'gnomishness' to be respect. Respect for nature, respect for others, respect for themselves. Existence as a gnome is to respect corporeality and all other physical things. Respect for existence itself. The boundaries between forms, their shapes and limits, what can and cannot be done by one shape to another shape. To get more specific, I see gnomish respect as a matter of autonomy. Gnomes are often depicted as individualists, they live on their own terms. Yes, the gnomes' shared culture means that their lives will often superficially look similar but this does not mean that they aren't still living on their own individual terms. A gnome respects itself and it's wants and needs. It also equally respects others. It's all about respect, above and beneath all other things. This is the most admirable of the gnomes' traits.

Other traits strongly associated with gnomes are resourcefulness and tenacity. Gnomes are often defined by their labour, by their work. Gnomes are inherently tied to the earth, usually to guard and maintain it. They were often depicted as deep folk bearing the tools and garb of miners in times of old. Nowadays they are more typically depicted as gardeners, though this is no less a tie to the earth nor a lesser occupation for them. They were consistently spoken of as great craftsmen and have evolved in more recent pop culture as being depicted as brilliant tinkerers, inventers and scientists. A departure from their roots, perhaps, but still a depiction which unifies their culture under a profession. In truth, it does not matter what work a gnome will find for itself - it will find work, as a gnome finds beauty in its labours, for it's toil is self-directed and a product of passion. Gnomes are often taken to crafts and the arts as well as conventional forms of labour. To a gnome, taking the time to compose a song or paint a picture is no less important. It is all part of constructing their lives. This is a gnomeic cultural trait. Gnomes choose to exist because existing is interesting and fun and a challenge compared to being an incorporeal spirit of the earth. Gnomes are small creatures in a big world and they work hard to make a place for themselves in it because they love the world and they love themselves. They work hard, they play hard.

This ties in well to another notable trait of gnomekind. Strength. Gnomes are strong and hardy. This is hardly surprising considering what they are and what they contend with. To a gnome, a fox or dog or common house cat are vast and powerful kaiju to be feared in a way a human would fear encountering a T-Rex. But admiring the trait of strength is less about strength itself and more about the reason behind the pursuit of strength. This is the greater and more noble pursuit of fulfilment. Gnomes do not coast through life without examining themselves, what they want and what they stand for. This takes strength, not just of form but of character. So, to build a life, one must build strength, explore who they are, their drives, their thoughts and their feelings. It is a hard thing to do, I admire those who are able to communicate with themselves so eloquently.

[Above: Jakub Rozalski, Forbidden Fruit]

When these traits are considered and viewed together, the view of gnomes becomes one of rugged cowboys, frontier homesteaders, romantic poets and proletarian labourers all rolled into one, rather than simply as rosy-cheeked lawn ornaments. With this said, gnomes are rosy-cheeked, good natured and whimsical! Gnomes are individualists, yes, but they are gregarious and form strong bonds of community and friendship! Just as no man is an island, neither is a gnome. To be a gnome is to love life, another unifying trait which underlines all of the others.

So, here we have some good, key gnomish cultural traits. Not all of them, but prominent examples.

Before I conclude, I will address a potential elephant in the room. All of these traits are not exclusive to masculinity, men or maleness. Anyone can embody and uphold ideals such as respect, tenacity, strength, and so on. I have no desire to try and enforce any gender roles nor to try and dictate how anyone should live their lives, please do not take this post to indicate as such.

I do not believe that these traits are inherently masculine on their own. Rather, when I think of masculinity and try to reason what it even is, I believe it is more about sets of traits, taken together, which can help to define it, rather than the individual qualities themselves. The whole being greater than the sum of the parts, one might say. I think the specific traits of gnomish culture mentioned form a picture of what healthy masculinity can look like when combined. Not the only kind of masculinity, by any stretch, but a form of it!

I do hope this makes good sense and seems well reasoned. I am a gnomologist and not a sociologist. Gender studies are not quite my forte! But gnomes have always struck me as good role models and I do think that they can be viewed specifically through the lens of masculinity quite aptly also. I think if we chose to live life as gnomes do - full of respect, wonder and joy - then it may be the key to a heartier, healthier, happier life. So, if you or any in your life are wondering how best to be a modern man, consider gnomes as a fine example.

As always, I welcome peoples' notes and opinions, wisdom comes when we share our thoughts.

#gnomes #gnome posting #gnomeposting #gnomology #the bright green #ecognomics #role model #masculinity #gender #Respect #Tenacity #Resourcefulness #Strength #fulfilment #Jakub Rozalski #John Bauer

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thebrightgreen · 8 months

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Gnot a Gnoblin?

I've mentioned the idea that gnomes and goblins are essentially the same thing a couple of times and I wanted to expand on that in a longer post so it can be referred back to.

The overall concept essentially boils down to three key ideas. Firstly, the idea that gnomes are antignostic incarnations of earth- spirits by choice. Secondly, the idea that the term "gnome" is more about culture than species. Thirdly, Ted Holiday's concept of the 'Goblin Universe'.

[Above: Troll in autumnal mushroom forest, 1929, O. Herrfurth]

In regards to the first point, I've already mentioned my theory that gnomes are anti-gnostic Earth spirits who choose to take incarnate physical form because they consider our mode of reality to be a paradise. The point which ties this to my gnome/goblin hypothesis is that they are formless spirits in origin. They stem from a source, which you could call Fairyland, Avalon, Mother Earth, Sylvanus (or whatever vital planetary genius loci you personally prescribe to), which other fairy folk and creatures of similar nature originate from also. This includes goblins. They are born of the same essence. In essence, they are the same.

This leads into the second point wherein (bearing in mind the idea that gnomes and goblins come from the same essence) we must consider the idea of gnomishness. If the creatures of Fairyland are simply instances of formless living-will born from the same source, why are they different? Form is not the differentiating factor. Form to spirits is a fluid thing, based upon thinking, upon lifestyle. Their form follows culture and it is in culture we find the difference. The rustic living of gnomes is far removed from the court intrigue of Oberon and Titania. Gnomish culture is different from fairy culture. This is why gnomes look gnomish and fairies look fae. Their form is simply filling a groove carved out by the very concept of gnomishness itself. The study of gnomes is a matter not of biology but of sociology. The reason I choose to focus upon gnomes' similarity to goblins specifically is because, in my opinion, they are culturally very similar, which I will speak of at the end of this post.

In regards to the third point, I mention the Goblin Universe often and I want to explain what I mean when I refer to it. A paranormal researcher named Ted Holiday wanted to create a theory to explain all paranormal phenomena, which he dubbed the Goblin Universe. It essentially makes a point similar to my first point here but more broadly, stating that all pan-paranormal instances are examples of the same thing. That there is no difference between the mysterious fairy-lights in the woods which stole people away to fairy-land centuries ago and mysterious alien abductions and UAPs of modern times. What occurs is an encounter with a non-physical phenomena wherein a human being is peeking into the Goblin Universe and giving shape to what they see. The shape is dictated by surroundings, by culture, by society, by the collective unconscious but it is the human psychic response which guides the shape. Hence why gnomes look gnomish, it's because of preconceived notions. The Goblin Universe, I feel, ties my idea that gnomes and goblins are of the same essence with the idea that 'gnome' refers to culture rather than species since it is cultural markers which define the gnome's form.

I could speak more on how, historically, there was far less delineation between gnomes, goblins and other small folk of the forests and how the differences in modern times are exacerbated by media properties like World of Warcraft, D&D and so on, but that's another post, really.

What's more important is that whilst all this speaks about how gnomes and goblins are similar if not the same, I can also speak about the primary difference. I believe I have mentioned it before. I've referred to one of the key points in gnomish thinking being the high value placed upon respect. For nature, for others, for themselves and so on.

I believe this is where the key difference lies. What is a goblin but a gnome who has abandoned respect?

They have that same industriousness, the same individual streak, the same capacity for mass co-operation. But where a gnome thinks in shades of compassion, a goblin thinks in self-indulgence. Goblin is essentially a gnome sub-culture.

There are other options to consider, of course. A grim explanation of the difference between the two is that goblins are not a specific culture but rather a vocation some gnomes take. Specifically, a military vocation. It has been suggested that goblins are simply the forms gnomes take when performing aggressive asymmetrical warfare against humanity. Commandos, spies, guerillas. This is, in my view, plausible, but unpleasant to think about.

At any rate, when I say brashly "Gnomes and Goblins are the same" (I'll admit, it's simplifying it to say "the same", but the point does stand), hopefully people can see where I'm coming from.

#Gnot a gnoblin and gnot a gnelf?#absurd and false claims #Much like with humans it's all about perception and self-determination #They're gnomes because that's what they want to be #they want to be alive and feel stuff and enjoy existing #Just like goblins also want this but usually more destructively #They're different but the same #depending on what you're asking #gnomes #gnomeposting #gnome posting #gnomology #ecognomics #the bright green #goblins #goblinology #cryptids #the goblin universe

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